INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE

The California Department of Developmental Services is seeking an Information Technology Associate to help implement next-generation IT solutions. The role involves supporting software requests, administrating software licenses, and ensuring IT solutions align with business strategies and goals. Responsibilities Perform a variety of technical and analytical tasks such as documenting architecture, gathering requirements, researching new technologies and supporting project teams to ensure IT solutions align with business strategies and goals Helping to support software requests, software license administration and implementation of new IT systems Identifying opportunities for cost reductions and efficiency while acting as a communication bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders Works closely with programs and IT Staff on various requests to assist with the administration of the Department’s Enterprise Architecture (EA) program and the implementation of State EA policies Skills Candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two page in length Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered The Following Items Are Required To Be Submitted With Your Application Applicants Who Do Not Submit The Required Items Timely May Not Be Considered For This Job Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification Official transcripts may be required upon appointment If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances Knowledge Of: Information Technology; Microsoft Visio; Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) methodology; State IT policies and procedures for Enterprise Architecture, and strategic Ability To: Facilitate and maintain cooperative working relationships; work toward accomplishment of group goals; value and encourage the input and expertise of others; foster commitment and trust; perform completed staff work. Effectively communicate and able to facilitate open exchange of ideas and opinions; actively listen; make effective oral presentations to individuals or groups; inform and build consensus Benefits Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits Retirement benefits Company Overview California Department of Developmental Services is into the development of differently-abled people to make choices & live productive lives. It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is