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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I JC-517684
Department Information
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by creating customer focused solutions that are responsive and agile; supporting modern infrastructure, tools, architecture, and standards; to effectively provide efficient services following service level agreements. The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) leverages data and technology to create sustainability across CDPH by creating efficient solutions that meet customer expectations and reduce waste. As well as creating innovative solutions, strengthening partnerships and collaborations, and embracing technology. The ITSD leverages data and technology to advance goals and inform action and accountability.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
“*CDPH is an E-Verify employer.”
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
Under the direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II (IT Sup II), the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) provides information technology (IT) contract management, and reporting services for the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (ePMO). The ITS I has extensive contact with staff at all levels within ITSD and the CDPH business programs. In addition, they have contact with the Administration Division, Director’s Office, Office of Legal Services, other departments, vendors, and Control Agencies. The ITS I is responsible for all aspects of successful IT contract management, including contract risk and issue management, removing blockers to contract management success, and representing CDPH in various internal and external meetings. The ITS I exercises sound judgment; effectively manages IT contracts per SCM Volume 1 chapter 9 and ePMO policies and procedures. The ITS I supports IT Project managers, adhering to Statewide Information Management Manual (SIMM) 19, in ensuring associated contracts meet control agency-imposed deadlines for IT project approval, development, closing and reporting processes, which are a critical component of meeting the ePMO mission to deliver successful technology solutions that advance the missions of CDPH public health business programs.
The ITS I will perform duties within the Business Technology Management and Information Technology Project Management domains.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment
Final Filing Date: 5/21/2026
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-517684
Position #(s): 580-154-1402-031
Working Title: Contract Manager
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
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by creating customer focused solutions that are responsive and agile; supporting modern infrastructure, tools, architecture, and standards; to effectively provide efficient services following service level agreements. The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) leverages data and technology to create sustainability across CDPH by creating efficient solutions that meet customer expectations and reduce waste. As well as creating innovative solutions, strengthening partnerships and collaborations, and embracing technology. The ITSD leverages data and technology to advance goals and inform action and accountability.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
“*CDPH is an E-Verify employer.”
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
Under the direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II (IT Sup II), the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) provides information technology (IT) contract management, and reporting services for the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (ePMO). The ITS I has extensive contact with staff at all levels within ITSD and the CDPH business programs. In addition, they have contact with the Administration Division, Director’s Office, Office of Legal Services, other departments, vendors, and Control Agencies. The ITS I is responsible for all aspects of successful IT contract management, including contract risk and issue management, removing blockers to contract management success, and representing CDPH in various internal and external meetings. The ITS I exercises sound judgment; effectively manages IT contracts per SCM Volume 1 chapter 9 and ePMO policies and procedures. The ITS I supports IT Project managers, adhering to Statewide Information Management Manual (SIMM) 19, in ensuring associated contracts meet control agency-imposed deadlines for IT project approval, development, closing and reporting processes, which are a critical component of meeting the ePMO mission to deliver successful technology solutions that advance the missions of CDPH public health business programs.
The ITS I will perform duties within the Business Technology Management and Information Technology Project Management domains.
In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment
Final Filing Date: 5/21/2026
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-517684
Position #(s): 580-154-1402-031
Working Title: Contract Manager
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
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
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