Data Engineer
State of California - sacramento, CA
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Under the administrative direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II in the Enterprise Data Operations Office and technical direction of Data Management leads, the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) will play a pivotal role in department-wide data management in support of data warehousing soultions and technical infrastructure. The scope of work encompasses building and managing data pipelines and enterprise data management solutions for business informational needs. The ITS I must work well independently and as part of a cohesive team with essential skills in time management, work quality integrity, interpersonal relationships, dependability, taking initiative, and open to learning new tools and skills. When required, this position may also act as team lead on small to medium complex data projects within this scope. This position is eligible to participate in DDS' hybrid telework schedule. Participation in telework is subject to DDS' guidelines. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions Open-spaced partitioned offices Prolonged periods on a personal computer up to 95% of the time 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): Working Title: Data Engineer Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I $6,323.00 - $8,475.00 A $6,954.00 - $9,319.00 B $7,635.00 - $10,230.00 C # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The DDS is located in a modern, sustainable and innovative office building at 1215 "O" Street, Sacramento, California. Some amenities of the building include: First floor retail space (separate access from 12 th Street) Café with multiple vendors Outdoor seating for meal breaks Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor Lactation rooms Department Website: Special Requirements The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and one page in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered. Why do you want to work for Department of Developmental Services / State of California? What is your experience with the Snowflake or similar cloud-based Warehouse? What is your experience with cloud services platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP? 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: 11/1/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer . When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters N/A Attn: Kristin Romo Cert Unit 1215 O Street, MS 10-40 Sacramento , CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters N/A Kristin Romo Cert Unit 1215 O Street, MS 10-40 Sacramento , CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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 . 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 - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS" ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. 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: Knowledge of: Departmental and IT (Information Technology) policies and procedures to conform to industry and state IT best practices. Data Management architectures like Data Warehouse, Data Lake, Data Hub and the supporting processes like Data Integration, Governance, Metadata Management Data Management best practices IT principles and practices for application analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, maintenance, documentation, etc. used in the delivery in IT systems Project management principles, practices, and procedures to ensure delivery of quality IT products and services. Ability to: Design, build and manage data pipelines for data structures encompassing data transformation, data models, schemas, metadata, and workload management. Work across multiple deployment environments including cloud, on-premises and hybrid, multiple operating systems. Coordinate with staff on project issues and status for successful delivery. Evaluate technical proposals for IT solutions to make effective recommendations. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others. Communicate effectively both written and verbally to exchange and/or provide information to management, staff, customers, and others. Document standard operating procedures and create architectural diagrams. Prepare and make presentations. Benefits As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below: California State Employee Benefits Summary CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2024 CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2025 Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website: Human Resources Contact: Kristin Romo (916) Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Office of Human Rights and Advocacy (916) California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Additional Information Electronic application submission is highly encouraged. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources. All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: Remove Any Confidential Information Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Created: 2024-10-20