INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
Indexed description
Position #(s):
051-340-1402-062
Working Title:
Mainframe Software Developer
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A
$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B
$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Information Systems Division
Department Information
The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future.
The Information Services Division (ISD) of the California State Controller’s Office is the technology hub that drives innovation and efficiency across the agency. ISD is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing critical IT systems that support the State’s payroll, accounting, and financial reporting functions. If you're passionate about software development, cybersecurity, data management, or IT project management, ISD offers a dynamic environment for tech professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.
Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well-being of its employees. Apply today and build a California where everyone thrives!
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Job Description And Duties
Under the general direction of an Information Technology (IT) Supervisor II, the IT Specialist I will act as a mainframe developer, responsible for the analysis, design, coding, testing, documentation, implementation and maintenance of enterprise-wide electronic information processing systems. They will provide advanced knowledge in systems analysis, project management and Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and be responsible for maintaining business knowledge expertise for systems supported.
Projects assigned to this team have enterprise and statewide impact, supporting the business functions of the State Controller’s Office (SCO). The team works in a matrixed environment to maintain and enhance the existing legacy personnel, payroll, financial, accounting and reporting systems using commercial application development technologies consisting of programs, jobs, datasets and/or databases, file interfaces, and any other system components, for the IBM z/OS platform using, but not limited to, mainframe products such as COBOL, CICS, REXX, Assembler, FOCUS, IDMS DML, ADS/O, DB2, XML, VSAM/IAM, MARK IV, Key MASTER, Vision Results (DYL280), JCL languages, ISPF Tools and Utilities and IBM Debug and Problem Determination Tools.
Duties performed:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)
- Serve as a technical lead within a multi-disciplined project team (or independently on complex tasks) to apply mainframe technologies to the full range of SDLC activities including analysis, design, coding, testing, documentation, and implementation of mainframe information systems solutions.
- Coordinate and consult with business customers, administrators, and technical staff to identify business and technical requirements for supported systems. Develop system design and interface specifications.
- Develop system and unit test plans that include testing of complex integration between systems, and provide support for user acceptance testing activities.
- Create and review document deliverables required as part of the SDLC and Project Management processes.
- Perform quality reviews and inspections at critical stages in the SDLC to ensure adherence to architectural design, industry best practices, and SCO’s standards, policies and guidelines.
- Provide post-implementation operational support for systems, preparing and maintaining system documentation and operating instructions.
- Analyze production incidents, identifying root cause, developing and evaluating potential solutions, and implementing those recommended solutions.
- Support the SCO’s technical infrastructure related to mainframe systems specifically in the area of software change management, release management, configuration management, security management, risk and issue management, production incident response, technical documentation, and disaster recovery.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to technical staff; serving in a technical advisor role to provide recommendations, alternatives, and impact as each relates to complex projects and assignments.
- Develop and update project management work plans and schedules.
- Establish and track tasks, priorities, dependencies, status, and completion dates.
- Communicate effectively and professionally, developing productive working relationships with co-workers, management, and internal and external business partners.
- Provide verbal and written status briefings for SCO management, business partners and control agencies, as required.
- Perform impact analysis (evaluate, provide alternatives, make recommendations, and estimate effort) for system changes resulting from new mandates, policies or business requirements.
- Provide impact assessments for current projects when there is a change in priority, scope or schedule.
- Demonstrate advanced subject matter and technical expertise on supported applications, imparting technical knowledge, training and/or assistance to other IT Specialists, business or program analysts.
- Stay current with the latest trends in mainframe software, databases and development technologies with a focus on how mainframe technologies can integrate with distributed technologies, cloud computing and data analytics solutions.
- Assist with the identification, selection, acquisition, and use of new technology solutions to meet SCO’s needs.
- Prepare alternatives analysis, evaluations, proposals, estimates, technical designs, and architectural diagrams for proposed solutions.
Special Requirements
A resume is required.
Take the required examination here: Information Technology Specialist I Examination
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: 7/15/2026
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:
State Controller's Office
Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources Office, J.W.
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Controller's Office
Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources Office, J.W.
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento , CA 95814
Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date.
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:
- 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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