Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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Under direction of the Information Technology Division Technology Business Management Office Branch Chief, the Information Technology Specialist I , serves as a subject matter expert in evaluating software requests that contain Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) features.  The incumbent is responsible for collecting and analyzing technical specifications, conducting market research, developing GenAI standards and staying current on GenAI trends, risks, and compliance obligations. This position plays a critical role into clear requirements for Statements of Work (SOW), solicitation documents and procurement activities to ensure that GenAI-enabled solutions align with organizational goals, polices and security standards.  

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. Incumbent must live and work in California.  All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Open-spaced partition offices;  Prolonged periods on a computer.

Special Requirements

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 pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

1. Describe how your experience, knowledge, and skills would make you the most desirable candidate for a GenAI Specialist that will be involved in the acquisition process. 
2. Explain your ability to research emerging technologies, trends and risks related to GenAI. Give an example of how you have developed or recommended a product for the use of new or emerging technologies.
3. Discuss your experience participating in a procurement or acquisition of IT software. How did you gather requirements, conduct market research, or assist with the procurement or acquisition process to ensure solutions met business and technical needs and followed appropriate procurement guidelines. 

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of:

State Contracts Manual;  California Public Contract Code;  California Government Code;  IT procurement methods;  State Administrative Manual;  State Information Management Manual; Department of Technology’s Project Approval Lifecycle

Ability to:

Stay current with the latest developments in GenAI;  Document technical specifications;  Adapt and manage multiple tasks and priorities;  Develop effective solutions;  Communicate with users, team members and management effectively

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

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. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at:  .

If you have not taken the Information Technology Specialist I exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click here to gain list eligibility.

Required Application Package Documents

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:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

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