Information Technology Project Manager

Information Technology Project Manager INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,323.00 - $10,230.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 4/14/2025

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Information Technology (IT) Manager I in the IT Services Branch (ITSB) within the Administration Division, the IT Specialist I (IT Spec I) serves as an IT Project Manager and Business Analyst for the California Energy Commission (CEC). The incumbent serves primarily as an IT Project Manager on all project management and system development life cycle phases to ensure efficient and effective delivery of information technology products, services, or systems. The incumbent demonstrates a high level of organizational skills utilizing methodologies, processes, and best practices based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), California Project Management Methodology (CA-PMM), and CA Department of Technology Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL). The incumbent acts as a lead Business Analyst for complex IT system problems, independently leads complex system studies, elicits requirements, analyzes issues, and provides IT solution recommendations. The incumbent works independently to provide project management, business process analysis, training, and mentoring services to less experienced project managers, business program managers, and project staff-the incumbent exhibits flexibility in responding to shifting priorities and unanticipated work activities. This position will primarily function within the IT Project Management and Business Technology Management domains. Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at the IT classification specification link . The documents you submit in your application package must highlight how you meet the MQs. If the MQs are not met, you will not be considered for this position. Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey at CEC Recruitment Survey .

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week. Beginning July 1, 2025, all employees may be required to work in-person at least four days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California. You must be relocated to California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
•  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I Additional Documents
•   Job Application Package Checklist
•   Duty Statement Position Details

Job Code :

JC-473061

Position (s):

-009

Working Title:

Information Technology Project Manager

Classification:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,323.00 - $8,475.00 A

$6,954.00 - $9,319.00 B

$7,635.00 - $10,230.00 C

of Positions: 2

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The CEC was established by the Legislature in 1974 to address energy challenges facing the state. Today, the CEC is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency and is leading the state to a 100% clean energy future. Serving all Californians, the CEC embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has taken an active and meaningful role in creating an environment that enables each employee to thrive. The CEC supports a hybrid workplace model with a workforce of office-based and remote-centered workers. The CEC operates under the umbrella of the California Natural Resources Agency and shares offices with the agency in a LEED Platinum Certified Building in downtown Sacramento. The California Energy Commission seeks an IT Spec I in the Administrative and Financial Management Services Division / Information Technology Services Branch/Project Management Office. If you are interested in a challenging and exciting career in clean energy and are passionate about renewable, efficient, and reliable energy that addresses climate change, join our diverse team of global energy leaders. The California Energy Commission plays a lead role in creating the energy system of the future, not just in California but globally. This position is open to interested applicants who qualify. This can be a multi-step process. To be eligible to be hired: 1) Create an online CalCareers account. For a tutorial on the state application process, visit California State Hiring Process Instructional Video Series - YouTube or contact . 2) Complete and pass the Information Technology Specialist I exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams . 3) To apply for this position, submit an application package through your CalCareers account. An application package must include all items under the "Required Application Package Documents" section. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a State Examination and Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications must include "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year), time base (full-time/part-time/number of hours per week/month), and applicable civil service classifications.

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Special Requirements

You must include the following if you are applying by mail or in person: 1) How you are eligible (list eligibility, transfer within state service, reinstatement, SROA/surplus, etc.) in the Explanations box on the first page of the STD. 678. 2) The Job Control number 473061 and the title of the position you are applying for in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) box on the first page of the STD. 678. 3) Request for Personnel Action Number RPA 210-248 in the Explanations box of the STD. 678. 4) Your original signature at the bottom of the first page of the STD. 678. 5) Include unofficial school transcripts with your application package if the position you are applying for has an educational requirement. You may be required to provide official transcripts if hired.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 4/14/2025

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 (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Energy Commission

Personnel Office - Postal

Attn: RPA 210-248 JC-473061

715 P Street, MS-3

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Energy Commission

Personnel Office - Drop Off

RPA 210-248 JC-473061

715 P Street, MS-3

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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: . click apply for full job details