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Overview Join to apply for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I role at the California Department of Social Services. Position details and responsibilities follow. This description consolidates the essential information and removes boilerplate not required for the job posting itself. Base pay range The salary ranges are provided by the California Department of Social Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Position details Working Title: Sr. Technical Support Engineer (classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I) Job Code #: JC-494982 Position #(s): 800-771-1402-018 Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Number of Positions: 1 Department information The California Department of Social Services serves, protects, and supports the people of California. The mission is fulfilled by an inclusive, diverse, and equitable approach to services. The Information Systems Division (ISD) develops, supports, and promotes IT that adds business value by improving reliability and efficiency. This position focuses on the Software Systems Engineering domain, including architecture, development, operation, and maintenance of software systems, and related user research, design, testing, and implementation. Job Description And Duties The Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) works independently and as a lead to develop, implement, operate, and maintain critical applications and both modern and legacy systems. The ITS I coordinates with staff on IT system problems and acts as a high-level technical specialist in information technology systems. Primary duties lie in the Software Engineering Domain, including architecture, development or configuration, testing, and implementation of business application services. Special requirements The position requires a Background Investigation to be cleared prior to hire. Application instructions and documents Completed applications and all required documents must be received by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Final Filing Date: 10/20/2025. Where to apply: Applications may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at If submitting a hard copy, send to: Department of Social Services Attn: Classification & Pay Unit 744 P Street, MS 8-15-58, Sacramento, CA 95814 Required application package documents Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (if not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through CalCareers. Include all Experience and Education relevant to the Minimum Qualifications. Resume is optional but may be included. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, or sexual orientation. It is also the State’s objective to maintain a drug-free workplace. Additional information Training and Development assignments may be considered, subject to availability and approval. Candidates outside California may be admitted to interviews with proof of California residency prior to appointment. Reasonable accommodations for the hiring process can be requested when contacted for an interview. Why apply Opportunities to contribute to public service, collaborate with state programs, and support vulnerable populations through information technology initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Social Services

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