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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-498288
Position #(s):
275-814-1402-019
Working Title:
Service Management Specialist
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
Salary Ranges:
A: $6,513.00 – $8,729.00
B: $7,163.00 – $9,599.00
C: $7,864.00 – $10,537.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Job Description and Duties This position is being re‑advertised. If you previously applied, your application is still being considered and you do not need to re‑apply.
Our Technology Business Management Division (TBMD)/Service Transition Management Unit is currently seeking an Information Technology Specialist I (IT Spec I) to join our Release and Deployment Management (RDM) team and support our CalPERS mission. The selected candidate will serve primarily as an RDM process engineer and analyst. The incumbent will also be responsible for managing changes to the IT Infrastructure of CalPERS systems.
Telework Information: Act quickly to apply for this hybrid position, where you’ll enjoy up to 40% (two days) remote work, each week!
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E‑Verify for employment authorization purposes.
Statement of Qualifications After reviewing the Duty Statement, please describe how your work experience and education qualifies you for the role and responsibilities of this position.
Please describe your demonstrated experience in leading or contributing to a major IT project implementation. What were the details related to requirement gathering, process mapping, and the tools or methodologies utilized?
Please describe your communication and leadership competencies, including how you assume responsibility and collaborate successfully during difficult situations or setbacks.
Minimum Qualifications All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency.
Classification Specification is located on this job posting under "Minimum Requirements."
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:
1/14/2026
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.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Required Application Package Documents
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Statement of Qualifications – In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. We ask that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities.
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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-498288
Position #(s):
275-814-1402-019
Working Title:
Service Management Specialist
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
Salary Ranges:
A: $6,513.00 – $8,729.00
B: $7,163.00 – $9,599.00
C: $7,864.00 – $10,537.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Job Description and Duties This position is being re‑advertised. If you previously applied, your application is still being considered and you do not need to re‑apply.
Our Technology Business Management Division (TBMD)/Service Transition Management Unit is currently seeking an Information Technology Specialist I (IT Spec I) to join our Release and Deployment Management (RDM) team and support our CalPERS mission. The selected candidate will serve primarily as an RDM process engineer and analyst. The incumbent will also be responsible for managing changes to the IT Infrastructure of CalPERS systems.
Telework Information: Act quickly to apply for this hybrid position, where you’ll enjoy up to 40% (two days) remote work, each week!
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E‑Verify for employment authorization purposes.
Statement of Qualifications After reviewing the Duty Statement, please describe how your work experience and education qualifies you for the role and responsibilities of this position.
Please describe your demonstrated experience in leading or contributing to a major IT project implementation. What were the details related to requirement gathering, process mapping, and the tools or methodologies utilized?
Please describe your communication and leadership competencies, including how you assume responsibility and collaborate successfully during difficult situations or setbacks.
Minimum Qualifications All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency.
Classification Specification is located on this job posting under "Minimum Requirements."
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:
1/14/2026
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.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Required Application Package Documents
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Statement of Qualifications – In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. We ask that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities.
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