GIS Enterprise Architect (JC-503866)

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 503866 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Link: CalCareers

Note:  This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 10/27/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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 State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Information Technology has an opening for an Information Technology Specialist III in the IT Business Operations Support Branch. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 8th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

The Information Technology Specialist III (ITS III) works independently on the most complex enterprise applications. This position requires the incumbent to be courteous, communicate effectively and professionally (verbal and in writing) with team members and customers, provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments. The ITS III will provide IT services from IT domains including Software Engineering, System Engineering, Information Security Engineering, Information Technology Project Management, and Business Technology Management.

The incumbent acts as an expert advisor and leads Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Enterprise Architect and provides expert-level strategic leadership and GIS development functions in support of the agency’s enterprise GIS systems including enhancements. The ITS III is responsible for GIS support and solutions for State and Regional Board programs and will assist in the planning, coordinating and implementation of activities that require the development of GIS solutions for the most complex business, scientific and engineering problems. The ITS III is expected to maintain proficiency in GIS technology, infrastructure, techniques, methodologies, and industry best practices. The ITS III will research and produce enterprise architecture design, standards and processes for enterprise geospatial data and application development consistent with State and Water Board system, network and security standards and best practices.

The incumbent will work cooperatively with stakeholders to create new technical solutions and enhance existing systems to streamline data collection and reporting for GIS solutions. The incumbent works independently and acts in a lead capacity in the planning and coordination of activities that require the development of technology solutions for the most complex business, scientific or engineering problems.

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

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Job type: Full-Time

Salary: $9,507.00 - $12,740.00 per Month

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