INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

Job Posting:
Chief Information Security Officer

Department Website:
https://cannabis.ca.gov/

The incumbent shall possess the general qualifications, as described in California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 172, which include integrity, honesty, dependability, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to work cooperatively with others. This incumbent will maintain consistent and regular attendance, communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) when dealing with the general public and/or other employees, develop and maintain knowledge and skill related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment, and adhere to departmental policies and procedures.

The incumbent must be able to reason logically and creatively and utilize a wide variety of skills to resolve enterprise-wide technical issues, application development and multiple system interface issues. Additionally, the incumbent must have ability to communicate and resolve business related issues/problems that require a technology solution. The incumbent must be able to develop and evaluate alternatives and research and present ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing. The incumbent must be able to consult with and advise interested parties on IT subjects, gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted, and accurately assign priorities to multiple projects at any given time while remaining flexible. The incumbent shall operate to protect the cyber security of individual departmental staff, the Department’s network and infrastructure, and all data assets.

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI): Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance with CORI procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

Conflict of Interest: This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office.

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:
9/15/2026

Who May Apply

How To Apply

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
  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.
• Statement of Qualifications –
  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)-
  The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, and experience meet the essential functions as noted in the position duty statement and how they qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The statement should be typed, using Century Gothic 10 point font, single spaced, on standard sized paper (8.5″ x 11″), and no more than 2 page(s) in length.