Information Technology Specialist

Job Posting:
Software Developer

Department of Transportation

JC-508524

Software Developer

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $10,537.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 3/5/2026

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Under direction of the IT Supervisor II over the Client Server Support unit, the incumbent serves as a developer/technical Specialist to support and maintain the Caltrans application portfolio including Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) solutions. The full responsibilities include analysis, design, development, test, implement, maintain, fix defects, application enhancement, monitor and operational support. Develop interfaces between different systems, web application configuration, develop reports and other necessary technical outputs.

Maintain GenAI system front-end interfaces, back-end databases, processes, components, integrations, functionality, and data visualization. The incumbent participates in the system analysis, development and documentation of new system design specifications, processes and procedures that align with Caltrans application development standards and best practices. Participate and contribute to project planning, project status reports, technical oversight, procurement management, quality and scope management. Generate reports on system performance, project progress, product research, and strategic alignment for GenAI solutions.

Incumbent should have knowledge and expertise in Programming Languages and Platforms such as:
Linux, Windows IIS Server, JavaScript, HTML, XML, Java, .Net, Spring Framework, Python, C++, C#, Oracle DB/PL-SQL, SQL, Postgre

SQL, MySQL.

Domain(s):
Software Engineering

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Information Technology Specialist I exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.

Position located at 1500 5th Street, Sacramento, Sacramento County. While at their base of operation, the incumbent will perform work indoors in a climate-controlled environment under artificial lighting with a personal computer in an office/cubicle setting. Employee may be required to travel. Some weekend or after hours work may be required. The incumbent must carry a cell phone and respond to calls after hours to lead multi-disciplinary IT professionals’ team(s) in organizing, analyzing, troubleshooting and resolving IT system problems;

may travel to various Caltrans locations to provide expertise for IT operations. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises.

The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I.

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• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
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• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. Failure to submit a SOQ will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.
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