Information Technology Specialist

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 workplace. 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.

Job Code #: JC-507634

Position #(s): -924

Working Title: Web Management Developer Specialist

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Salary: $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: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

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Director’s EEO Policy:

Under the direction of the IT Supervisor II over the Web Support Unit, the incumbent is responsible for the development and maintenance of complex web‑related projects undertaken by the unit and is involved with web enhancement projects ranging in size and complexity. The incumbent must be able to work independently, lead projects to support all Caltrans website design, maintenance, enhancements, and new website development using departmental standards with the experience using Web Content Management platforms such as Drupal and Sitecore.

Experience with responsive page layout (Bootstrap or Foundation) is required, as well as expert troubleshooting using multiple browsers, debugging, and testing techniques. Technologies such as .NET MVC, MS SQL Server, C#, and ASP are used to implement innovative solutions and provide comprehensive maintenance/operational support.

Domain: Software Engineering

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance internal and external‑facing websites.
• Develop reports and other outputs for web projects.
• Participate in the development and documentation of new designs, specifications, and procedures while adhering to departmental standards.
• Manage web‑based projects, including project planning, status reports, technical oversight, quality, and scope management.
• Implement solutions using .NET MVC, MS SQL Server, C#, ASP, and related technologies.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle.
• Resume is required.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages, 12‑point Arial font. Questions must be numbered and addressed in order:
  • Q1:
    Describe how your education, knowledge, and experience have prepared you for this position based upon the duties outlined within the duty statement.
  • Q2:
    Describe a complex problem you encountered while working with Drupal or another CMS platform. How did you diagnose the issue and what steps did you take to resolve it? Include details about the tools and techniques you used.
  • Q3:
    Describe your experience developing and maintaining web applications using the LAMP stack. How do you ensure performance, optimization, security, and scalability in your projects?

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date to be considered. Final Filing Date: 2/25/2026.

Who May Apply – Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA…