Job Description

Job Description and Duties

In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

PLEASE NOTE: All relevant work experience, skills sets, and professional qualifications must be listed on the STD. 678. Applications will be screened based on the information provided on the STD. 678 and not on your resume or SOQ. Failure to include required information on the STD. 678 may result in elimination from the recruitment process. APPLICATIONS WITH "SEE RESUME" OR “SEE ATTACHED” WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Under the direction of the IT Manager I, the Information Technology Specialist II serves as the Department of Conservation’s Information Security and Privacy Officer (ISPO). In this role, the ISPO provides strategic leadership for DOC’s Enterprise information security and privacy programs, ensuring the protection of mission-critical systems such as WellSTAR, GIS/ArcGIS, permitting and compliance platforms, records/PRA workflows, and M365/Azure services. The position safeguards sensitive geospatial, regulatory, personnel, and public information by driving governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives; leading incident and breach response; and overseeing privacy operations under the Information Practices Act and state law. The ISPO embeds “security and privacy by design” into all technology solutions—both on-premises and cloud—and is responsible for DOC’s Enterprise Technology Recovery Plan, ensuring resilience, rapid recovery, and continuous improvement of critical systems in alignment with statewide business continuity and disaster recovery objectives.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person in Sacramento at least two days per week at 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 . Alternative work locations will not be considered.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must show proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Please see the attached duty statement for information related to this position’s working conditions.

Special Requirements

• This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code.

This position is contingent on budget approval.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Excellent computer skills

• Possess good interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments

• Ability to promote a positive working environment and relationship with others

Benefits

DOC employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid sick and vacation
• California State holiday pay
• 401(k) and 457 plans
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Transit Subsidy

Additional benefit information can be found on the following websites:

California State Civil Service Employee Benefits information may be obtained by going to the California Department of Human Resources website at  .

Information regarding benefits provided by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found at  .

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Important Information

Do not email or fax your application. Emailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

If you are applying for more than one recruitment, a separate State Application (STD. 678) is required for each recruitment for which you would like to be considered.

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 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Remote work, 2 days per week,

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