THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging position that will provide the opportunity to build on your extensive programming experience with frequent exposure to managers and staff in the Information Technology Branch (ITB)? The Employment Development Department is looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual to work in our Product Development Division.
As an Information Technology (IT) Specialist I, you will provide strong technical leadership as a lead developer responsible for the implementation, maintenance and upgrade of the Current Employment Statistics (CES) automated system, Labor Market Information website, SQL databases, and other internally developed systems. You will perform complex technical analysis and configuration activities in support of highly critical transaction processing activities. An essential function of the job is the ability to provide root cause analysis of system issues, correctly identifying incidents or defects, and determining the most efficient and effective way to restore full functionality. Through work on service requests, initiatives, and projects, an ITS I is expected to learn the business processes each application supports and how the application functions.
The incumbent contributes toward the growth of the ITB into a customer-focused service organization by following Branch cultural principles and by providing constructive feedback to others within the Branch regarding the application of those principles.
This position is headquartered in Downtown Sacramento and may be eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
Position located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.
Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building!
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
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Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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