Cannabis Track Trace Supervisor Jobs

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Effective July 1, 2020, State employees are subject to a 9.23% salary reduction in exchange for up to 16 hours per month of the Personal Leave Program 2020 (PLP 2020).

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking for a diverse, challenging, and rewarding position in a highly team-oriented environment? The Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Division (CalCannabis) is seeking a conscientious professional with a proven record as a supervisor over a technical team with broad and extensive experience in achieving productive results by developing plans to meet goals; building collaborative relationships and fostering an inclusive environment for consensus-building and decision-making; prompting loyalty to the Department’s mission; committing to drive continuous improvement for better results; and bringing strong communication skills and methods and approaches for continual process improvement.

Under general direction of the Agency Informaiton Officer (AIO), the incumbent is the supervisor of the CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Division (CalCannabis) within OITS that is compromised of the Track and Trace team responsible for the technology solution California Cannabis Track and Trace (CCTT) system which tracks cannabis through the supply chain from cultivator through the retailers. The incumbent is responsible for managing state technical staff and overseeing vendor staff to perform business, technical, and legislative analysis, requirements development, system testing and validation, configuration support, release management, related interface support, system change control and governance, organizational change management, and contract management. It is critical that the incumbent maintain a high level of professionalism, diplomacy, and tact as this position must effectively communicate with executive staff, technical resources, and vendors. The position also requires significant collaboration with supporting vendors, other state departments, and the cannabis cultivation community.

The position exists in downtown Sacramento. CDFA’s Headquarters office is located at 1220 N Street, Sacramento, California.

Close to major freeways, light rail and transit stops

Close to the California State Capitol Museum

Close to downtown shopping and restaurants

Close to the Sacramento Convention Center

Close to the Golden 1 Center

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are primarily conducted indoors in an office environment. The incumbent will have a workstation with modular furniture, an adjustable rolling chair, a computer with various software programs, a telephone with voicemail, and stationary filing drawers and bins. The position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time and operate a personal computer utilizing a mouse and keyboard.

The incumbent must be able to give presentations, participate at meetings, and interact with other staff. They must also be able to: push buttons on a keyboard, calculator, photocopy machine, facsimile machine, and telephone; grasp papers, small objects, and manuals; access upper and lower files and cabinets; and exert up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently in order to move or position objects.

Travel to various CDFA facilities and sites throughout the state as needed using various means of transportation systems; overnight stays and weekend and off-shift work may be required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-211951
Position #(s):
014-903-1404-001
Working Title:
Track and Trace 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 Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) is responsible for the oversight and management of all information technology and telecommunications activities including, but not limited to, information technology, information security, and telecommunications personnel, contractors, systems, assets, projects, purchases, and contracts. OITS is tasked with ensuring compliance with state information technology policy and conformance to state information technology and telecommunications policy and enterprise architecture. The range of services that OITS provides encompasses the areas of Technology Governance, Applications Development Services, Customer Support and Services, IT Infrastructure Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Procurement, and Information Security. OITS provides IT services to over 2,000 employees in eight major program areas as well as executive and administrative staff distributed over 100 locations throughout the state.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED. The SOQ will be considered the first phase of the hiring process for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to an interview. The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, single-spaced, Arial 12-point font, and include your first and last name in the header.

Describe how your knowledge, skills, abilities, and work experience make you the best candidate for this role. Make specific references to the Desirable Qualifications and Duty Statement where appropriate.

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: 8/31/2020

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 Food & Agriculture
Attn: Human Resources Branch
1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Human Resources Branch
1220 N Street, Room 242
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 -
  

  All interested applicants must attach a completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application to be considered. See specific instructions and questions in the “Special Requirements” section.

  
  

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:

Knowledge of:

• Managing a technical team supporting a Software as a Service (SaaS) or Platform as a Service (PaaS) solution, including knowledge of SDLC and release cycles for SaaS solutions and the challenges they present;
  
• Change control processes for widely varied stakeholders with unique business needs;
  
• Managing team members in executing legislative analysis which impacts IT systems;
  
• Advising authorities’ leadership on strategic and technical issues of the most vital importance and complexity to facilitate timely resolution;
  
• Overseeing established systems change control process, ensuring adherence to processes including validating required documentation and approvals, identifying process improvements, and executing communications and outreach regarding process to appropriate stakeholders;
  
• Managing activities, communications, and performance assessments for a remote workforce;
  
• Change control processes for widely varied stakeholders with unique business needs;
  
• Laws, rules, regulations, and polices including, but not limited to, Government Code, Public Contracting Code, State Administrative Manual, Statewide Information Management Manual, and the State Contracting Manual, which are relevant and applicable to their lines of business;
  
• Managing maintenance and operations efforts for related system I.T. service management tools to ensure functionality meets business needs for tracking, fulfillment, and auditability of system configuration and change requests;
  
• Adherence and compliance to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) during maintenance and operations phase for vendors supplying COTS products which support department and other regulatory agency customers;
  
• Managing administrative activities for group staffing and budgeting;
  
• Project Management processes and practices required within the State and the associated communications needed for different types of IT projects;
  
• IT Contracts, Procurements, and oversight by control agencies (CDT, DGS).
  

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, develop interpersonal relationships, perform research and information-gathering, perform completed staff work, and proven ability to work with all levels of an organization;
  
• Supervise technical personnel; plan, administer, and monitor expenditures;
  
• Establish cooperative relationships and gain support of key individuals to accomplish goals; plan, coordinate, and direct the activities of multi-disciplinary staff;
  

Benefits

Please see the California Department of Human Resources website at: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx for further information on state employee's benefits.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:

Celeste Payne
(916) 403-6751
[email protected]

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) 654-1005
[email protected]

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.

Hard Copy Applications

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 7/2019 version.

Additional Information

Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.

Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.

Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.

This position may require a medical clearance.

Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered.

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.

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