INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Note: Effective July 1, 2025, a 3% salary reduction is in place under the Personal Leave Program (PLP), with 5 hours of Personal Leave Credit earned monthly in exchange. This program is subject to change based on union agreements and state budget policy.

This position is located in Sacramento.

At HCD, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. If you’re interested in promoting safe, affordable, sustainable communities for all Californians, HCD is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while working along passionate professionals.

Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager II (Chief Technology Officer), and HCD IT leadership, the Information Technology Specialist I (IT Budget and Asset Management Lead) is responsible for the planning, management, and oversight of the department’s Information Technology (IT) budget and technology asset lifecycle. The role develops and maintains IT financial governance practices, ensures accurate tracking and reporting of IT assets and expenditures, and provides strategic recommendations to support long-term technology investment decisions. This position serves as the primary liaison between IT, FI$Cal, Department of General Services (DGS), Procurement, Department of Technology (CDT), and program divisions for IT spending, forecasting, inventory management, and compliance with state policies, standards, and control agency requirements.

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position. Please see Statement of Qualifications section below for instructions.

Under California Government Code Section 14200, this position is eligible for hybrid telework and may be eligible for full-time remote work in some circumstances and/or time-periods, at the sole discretion of the Department. Telework-eligible applicants must reside in California. Headquarter location will be designated based on the selected candidate's primary residence location. This is subject to change if HCD's criteria is met.

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.

Who May Apply

How To Apply

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.
  
  1. Describe your experience managing the full lifecycle of IT assets, from procurement through deployment, inventory tracking, and surplus. Include specific tools you have used (such as ServiceNow, SCCM/Intune, Wasp, or others) and explain your role, the processes you followed, and the outcomes achieved.
  
  2. Provide an example of how you supported IT budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, or expenditure analysis in a structured or government environment. Explain the methods you used (e.g., cost-benefit analysis, trend review, lifecycle planning), any state policies or systems you applied (such as Fi$Cal, SAM/SIMM, DGS, CDT), and the impact of your work.