Department of Transportation
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III
Job Description and Duties
Note: This is a re-advertisement for JC-429224. If you have already applied for JC-429224, your application is on file, and you do not need to re-apply. You are eligible for both Sacramento and Oakland locations.
Job Control JC-461311 and JC-461324 are recruitments for the same position (there is only one vacancy). You will only need to apply to one JC to be eligible for both Sacramento and Oakland locations. If selected, you will be able to pick your preferred location.
Under the administrative direction of the Division Chief, the incumbent is responsible for performing activities in support of discovering, assessing, architecture and delivery of multi-environment enterprise, Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions with integrated GIS infrastructure. Assignments require an advanced level of organizational understanding to bridge the strategic intent and practical technical application. In addition, the incumbent will advise executive leadership on formulating Information Technology (IT) strategy, policy, and governance for Caltrans's current and emerging GIS technology portfolio.
The incumbent serves as a technical lead and solution architect, responsible for defining, designing, developing, documenting, coordinating, and integrating the products managed within the Division, with primary focus around GIS based solutions implemented through IT, to enable the business to meet its objectives. The incumbent possesses a wide and deep practical technical knowledge base with emerging “cutting-edge” GIS technologies, including the department's standard software, Esri ArcGIS. The incumbent is recognized as a subject matter expert in their area of specialization, developing prototypes, models using various business intelligence analytics, procedures, and software. While exhibiting a mastery level of team leadership qualities, the incumbent will direct technical teams, and advise executive leadership on most GIS related projects.
The incumbent performs duties related to the architecture, design, development, integration, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure and software systems, including user research, user-centric design, development or configuration, testing, and implementation.
Domain(s): Software Engineering Information Technology Project Management
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The incumbent may be required to work for extended periods of time in a computer room. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s current telework policy. While Caltrans supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department. The selected candidate may be required to travel to the headquartered location. All expenses to travel to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The incumbent may be required to travel to other Caltrans offices to support and provide expertise for IT operations.
The incumbent may work after regular business hours and/or weekends to perform activities to support business operations and/or systems maintenance. If the incumbent has a Class C driver's license and utilizes their personal vehicle, they may be reimbursed for travel expenses. The incumbent must carry a cell phone and respond to calls after hours to lead multi-disciplinary IT professional team(s) in organizing, analyzing, troubleshooting and resolving IT system problems.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-461311
Working Title: Geographic Information System (GIS) Architect
Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III
# of Positions: 1
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability.
Caltrans Vision: A performance-driven, transparent, and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
Special Requirements
Pursuant to California Code of Regulations § 549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process. This process provides for examination and job-selection specific to each position and consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the classification.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact: Gwen Ling
Phone: (279) 234-2444
Email: Gwen.G.Ling@dot.ca.gov
