Special Projects Branch Manager JC-497975

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 497975 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 11/19/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.

Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.

In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Information Technology is seeking an Information Technology Manager II (ITM II) to join the Water Boards Special Projects Office.

Apply today and join our dedicated and driven team who is focused on modernizing IT systems. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 8th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties:

Under the general direction of the C.E.A. B and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments.

The Special Projects Branch Manager (ITM II) has management responsibility for the development and implementation of new, mission-critical IT projects. The branch provides core IT project management and technical support services for new IT solutions, including business analysis, and application development. The branch implements new IT solutions that span all phases of the development lifecycle, including planning, analysis, design, test, implementation, and ongoing support. The ITM II is responsible for managing the IT staff, technical services, and project initiatives to implement the IT vision and strategic direction set by the Deputy Director in support of the State and Regional Boards’ Strategic Plan. The technology initiatives have departmental and statewide impacts and influence on current and future services offered by the Water Board.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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Job type: Full-Time

$11,388.00 - $13,842.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.