Job Posting: Assistant Director

Department of Justice

JC-510328
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Assistant Director
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II

$11,388.00 - $13,842.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 3/24/2026

Job Description and Duties

The Information Technology Manager II (ITM II) of the Case Management Section (CMS) within the Division of Administrative Services and Office of Legal Support Services is responsible for the management and control of all aspects of legal, litigation data/case management services which are provided to the legal clients throughout the Department of Justice (DOJ). The ITM II provides executive-level leadership for the Department of Justice’s enterprise case-management, billing, and reporting platforms, ensuring that technology strategies advance Attorney General mandates, statutory obligations, and business objectives. The ITM II manages CMS, which is responsible for the development, coordination, deployment, end user training, and support of standard and custom legal software for all DOJ workstations for all Legal Division users in various locations statewide.

The ITM II is expected to provide leadership, analysis, and direction to ensure effective and efficient maintenance of new and existing automated systems and applications. The ITM II directly manages an IT Supervisor II, ITS II, I’s, ITA’s and (pending) ITS III, Supervisor II, Supervisor I, Analyst II, and Analyst I classifications within CMS; Advanced design, technical services and support, including legal executive-level DOJ user communities are provided by these direct reports; and service architecture development, implementation, integration, and support from this Section represent all aspects of the Department’s legal, and regulatory billing and reporting activities.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote-centered position. The position may however require in-person attendance when requested. The selected candidate would report to Department of Justice headquarters in Sacramento if/when required to attend mandated in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office for required events are the responsibility of the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-510328
Position #(s):
420-054-1406-001
Working Title:
Assistant Director
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II
$11,388.00 - $13,842.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

  • This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, Case Management Section- Sacramento.
  • Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SRAO/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
  • Please note that all new-to-state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum salary of Range A (whichever is applicable). For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Please visit the Attorney General’s website for more information at www.oag.ca.gov.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Special Requirements

  • A fingerprint check will be required.
  • Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-510328) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
  • Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely filled out describing in detail your background experience and/or education duties.  All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process.
  • If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.  An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

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: 3/24/2026

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.

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 Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Justice
DAS- Nadya Randhawa
Attn:
Division of Administrative Services
1300 I Street, Suite 820
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice
DAS- Nadya Randhawa
Division of Administrative Services
1300 I Street, Suite 820
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 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 -


    A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your state application and cannot be replaced by the required resume.     Applications received without a SOQ will not be considered. The SOQ is a written response to assess your writing, communication skills, and explains how your education and experience meet the evaluation criteria and qualify you for the position. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section for instructions and questions for the SOQ. 

    Important Information:

    Applicants are prohibited from using unauthorized materials or technology (e.g. internet search engines such as Google), or artificial intelligence software (e.g., ChatGPT, Jobscan, Kickresume, etc.) that might serve to aid them in the application package. Use of these types of aids will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

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:

  • Experience supervising/leading a small to medium sized unit of staff and/or consultants.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of staff and management in order to participate on projects, coordinate and partner effectively with peers, users, developers, management, executives, and others such as local public safety and law enforcement agencies, state control agencies, etc.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and service levels.
  • Ability to conduct and facilitate effective meetings to ensure workload is shared and completed timely
  • Administrative experience in Budget, Contracts and Personnel.
  • Knowledge of disciplinary process.
  • Strong analytical, writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to motivate, develop, and direct staff in performing their assigned duties to improve the work environment, the quality of work, and increase productivity.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Nadya Randhawa
(916) 210-6750
OPSJC@doj.ca.gov

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:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

EXAMINATION LINK:

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California state service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.

Please note: A separate application is required for the examination and must be submitted to the address on the exam bulletin.

Information Technology Manager II Exam Link:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1755

Statement of Qualifications

In a 1-3 pages written narrative (i.e., essay format, no lists or bullets), please address the following questions individually and clearly label (e.g., “Question 1”, “Question 2”, “Question 3”) which question you are responding to in your submission. Please note that failure to submit a SOQ and/or failure to follow the specific instructions noted above may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Question 1. Describe your experience managing large technology programs, especially in software and system engineering, comprised of technical, professional, and other multidisciplinary staff.

Question 2. Describe your experience and ability to resolve escalated sensitive and complex issues at an executive level.

Question 3. Describe your experience overseeing and managing high profile, complex information technology projects, implementing or enhancing business systems and measuring their success.

Question 4. Describe your experience in the areas of network, computer hardware, storage, software, or communications systems.

Question 5. Describe your knowledge of the Department's overall mission, goals and the IT services impact on the various Legal Divisions.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON APPLICATION FILING:

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there's no guarantee that your application will be data stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing ate, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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