Job Posting: Project Management Supervisor

Department of Managed Health Care

JC-229507
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Project Management Supervisor
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II

$7,263.00 - $9,731.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

    This is your opportunity to join a newly energized and highly innovative team, eager to embrace new technologies to effect digital transformation (innovation and creativity) at the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC). Your work will support DMHC’s mission to protect consumers’ health care rights and ensure a stable health care delivery system! Our goal is to be the best and most innovative technology office within the State of California!

    Under general direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the Office of Technology and Innovation, the Project Management Office (PMO) IT Supervisor II (ITS II) shall plan, organize, and direct the work of the PMO and supervise all lower level information technology and support staff performing work within the Business Analysis and Project Management functions of the PMO.  Responsibilities include the management and oversight of project management disciplines including Risk, Issue and Action Item Management, Schedule Management, Quality Management, Performance and Metrics, Communications and project library activities. The ITS II manages all PMO staff including time and attendance, absence and leave management; and shall identify, document and monitor defined service level and performance management standards.


    Applications will be reviewed each Friday until filled. 

    Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Required.

    Candidates must submit a SOQ with their application package. The SOQ consists of questions that must specifically be addressed using the SOQ Template. Submission of a Resume as a SOQ does not meet application requirements.

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

    Working Conditions

    This position is located in downtown Sacramento in a modern facility with the following amenities: on site gym, free shuttle service to local businesses, two tenant appreciation events each year, across the street from a Farmer’s Market, and one block to light rail. Join this team of professionals for an opportunity within an energetic setting.

    The employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. There will be occasional fluctuations in temperature. The employee will work in a cubicle and will periodically attend meetings and/or training outside of his/her assigned office. The employee will work in and/or visit offices located in a high rise building accessed through elevators. Due to COVID -19 pandemic, DMHC employees are currently teleworking.

    Minimum Requirements

    You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

    Additional Documents

    Position Details

    Job Code #:
    JC-229507
    Position #(s):
    409-551-1404-005
    Working Title:
    Project Management Supervisor
    Classification:
    INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II
    $7,263.00 - $9,731.00
    # of Positions:
    1
    Work Location:
    Sacramento County
    Job Type:
    Permanent, Full Time

    Department Information

    The mission of the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) is to protect consumers’ health care rights and ensure a stable health care delivery system. The DMHC accomplishes its mission by ensuring the health care system works for consumers. The Department protects the health care rights of more than 26 million Californians by regulating health care service plans, assisting consumers through a consumer Help Center, educating consumers on their rights and responsibilities and preserving the financial stability of the managed health care system.

    Department Website: http://www.dmhc.ca.gov

    Special Requirements

    • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

    All applicants not currently employed by the DMHC will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. This investigation will consist of fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.

    Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your State application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential
    information. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthday, 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.

    Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.

    If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts during the app    lication process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.

    Application Instructions

    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: Until Filled

    Who May Apply

    Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 Managed Health Care
    Attn: Human Resources - Margie Villadelgado
    980 9th Street, Suite 500
    Sacramento, CA 95814

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

    Department of Managed Health Care
    Human Resources - Margie Villadelgado
    980 9th Street, Suite 500
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    If hand delivering, please bring to HR, Suite 8091 on Mondays & Wednesdays, except Holidays
    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 -

      Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) requirements below.

    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:
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration or an IT Discipline
    • Experience managing Software Development Projects that leverage Microsoft .NET Framework
    • Experience managing low-code configurable SaaS Platform projects
    • Experience successfully managing Medium to Large State of California IT Projects in a Project Manager lead or supervisory role within an AGILE or hybrid Waterfall/AGILE methodology
    • Experience managing a Project Management Office or Team of 5 or more persons
    • Experience managing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) projects
    • Experience managing MarkLogic Data Integration and Data Lake projects
    • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
    • At least 1 year of experience directly managing vendors/contractors
    • Demonstrated public speaking skills
    • Demonstrated experience with developing and maintaining project management plans
    • Demonstrated knowledge of Information Technology (IT) management methods and techniques; planning, design, development, testing, and deployment of IT projects and systems; State of California IT policies and procedures including SIMM, State Administration Manual (SAM), SCM and CA-PMM; industry best practices and standards such as ITIL and SDLC; Agile and DevOps software development methodologies/framework; and techniques for management cross-functional teams.
    • Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and make sound decisions
    • Effectively present information to various audiences including senior management, end-user, customers, and external stakeholders
    • Knowledge of State of California Budget Change Process (BCP), and Project Acceptance Lifecycle (PAL)

    Benefits

    To learn more about benefits for State employees, visit the page California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary on the CalHR website. 

    NOTE:  Salaries do not reflect recent changes necessitated by the unanticipated budget shortfalls arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Information for actual reductions of salaries is available in the Human Resources Manual, Section 2113, Personal Leave Program (PLP) at http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.

    Please refer to the section for Service Employees International Union (SEIU) – Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20 and 21.

    General State Employment Benefits and Protections

    Click here to view more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State employees.

    Contact Information

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

    Department Website: http://www.dmhc.ca.gov
    Human Resources Contact:
    Margie Villadelgado
    (916) 322-6864
    Margie.Villadelgado@dmhc.ca.gov
    Hiring Unit Contact:
    Clay Harada
    (916) 414-0783
    Clay.Harada@dmhc.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 Office
    (916) 403-0409
    EEO@dmhc.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.

    Additional Application Instructions

    To be considered for this vacancy, please complete all applicable fields on the application form, including a list or description of previous/current occupational experience in the duties performed section.

    Electronic applications though your CalCareer account are highly recommended.

    Do NOT include your social security number on any submitted documents. If submitting your application via postal mail or in person, please notate RPA: 20-136 and Job Control: JC-229507 on your application.

    All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification for the Information Technology Supervisor II is located at the top of this Job Announcement Posting under Minimum Requirements.

    Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DMHC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

    PLEASE NOTE: If you are mailing your application, it must be postmarked by the final filing date. Hand delivered applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Applications slipped under the door at the Human Resources Office will be time stamped the following business day.

    Statement of Qualifications Instructions

    Please submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), using the SOQ Template, to describe your experience, knowledge, skills and abilities related to the qualifying factors listed below. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length with an Arial or Helvetica font no smaller than 12 points. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as a response to the SOQ.

     

    Applications submitted without a SOQ are excluded from further consideration. You must provide your reporting manager and phone number to verify your capabilities.

    Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Questions. Please use SOQ Template:

    1. Please describe for us your experience managing full stack Microsoft .NET software development projects.
    2. Please describe for us your experience managing a Project Management Office and/or subordinate Project managers responsible for successful execution of software development projects.
    3. Please describe for us any direct experience you have managing software development projects that leveraged low-code configurable SaaS platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft Power Platform or similar.
    4. Please describe for us any experience you have managing Dynamic Case Management solutions.
    5. Please describe for us your experience managing Software Development projects using Agile and/or Hybrid Agile project management methodologies.

    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.