Engineering Tools Administrator

Job Description And Duties
Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today

About this Role:

Under the direction of an Information Technology (IT) Manager, the IT Specialist I will perform routine analytical and technical support tasks with a high degree of technical versatility and broad industry knowledge for the Medi-Cal Enterprise Systems Modernization Division (MESMD). The work performed falls within the domains of Business Technology Management, Client Services, and Software Engineering. The IT Specialist I will manage user accounts and technical inventory. Independently resolve user incidents and requests. Ensure that software/hardware adheres to organizational enterprise architecture, ensuring secure, reliable, and accessible solutions that are in compliance with the Department's security policies. Develop, test, maintain, and deploy Software as a Service (SaaS) products. Configure and/or modify software programs; perform data import and export activities. Monitor IT systems to ensure their integrity and modify the system as needed to meet performance requirements. Troubleshoot routine issues; track software licensing; support administration of development tools; may install and/or repair hardware, or peripheral equipment; and perform other related activities.

This position is pending Human Resource Department Approval.
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You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement
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Working Conditions
Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

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-

Position #(s):
XXX

Working Title:
Engineering Tools Administrator
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6, $8,729.00 A

$7, $9,599.00 B

$7, $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:
Multiple

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California's health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians each and every day.

The mission of DHCS is to provide Californians with access to affordable, integrated, high-quality health care, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment services and long-term care. Our vision is to preserve and improve the overall health and well-being of all Californians.

The Enterprise Technology Services Program (ETS) is responsible for designing architecting, building and delivering secure innovative solutions and services that drive health care quality and for information technology (IT) strategy formulation, enterprise architecture, enterprise portfolio management, and enterprise governance. ETS delivers customer service by providing a secure, reliable IT environment to support the program and administrative objectives of the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), the Health and Human Services Agency, Office of Health Information Integrity, and Office of the Patient Advocate. ETS establishes IT policy and standards and ensures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations regarding the use of IT and the safeguarding of electronic information; supports a complex portfolio of program systems.

DHCS is a dynamic department with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce which reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

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Special Requirements
Simple Application Steps

If you are interested in this position, complete the following these simple steps:

• Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the Information Technology Specialist I . See the Minimum Requirements section above.
• Complete the statement of qualifications and the state application by clicking "Apply Now" above. See below for detailed application instructions.
• Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the statement of qualifications - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.

Once you have applied, take the ITS I Examination

Statement Of Qualifications Requirement Section
Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. We request that you refrain from using Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistance while crafting your response. The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages (2) in length and 12-point Arial font. The SOQ must address the following:

• Describe your experience supporting or administering development tools or pipelines (e.g., Git, CI/CD systems, artifact repositories, or automation tools). Include a specific example of an issue you diagnosed and resolved, and the steps you took to solve it.
• Explain your experience working with Atlassian tools, such as Jira or Confluence. Describe a configuration, workflow update, integration, or administrative task you completed, what problem it solved, and how you ensured it met user needs.
• Describe a time you had to learn a new tool or technology quickly to support a project. What was your approach, and how did you apply the new knowledge to your work?

Candidates who do not complete and submit an SOQ may not be considered for this position.
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: 12/23/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral