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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION / INFORMATION SECURITY AND PRIVACY OFFICE/ SACRAMENTO HEADQUARTERS
The reporting location for this position will be the Sacramento Headquarters. Reporting location is determined based on the location of the top candidate. This position works under the administrative direction of the Information Technology Manager II.
The Privacy Officer will ensure fulfillment of compliance and privacy programs. This includes but is not limited to Information Security and Privacy Program Policy Compliance, PayCard Industry Compliance Strategy and oversight activities, Privacy & Disclosure Review Activities in partnership with the eDiscovery & Incident Response Group Lead, managing the Technology Recovery Coordinator and Policy & Privacy Specialists, Contractors and Students in the Information Security & Privacy Office, Headquarters, and all of the Department's 288 field locations. Duties include management, supervision, and regulatory compliance for PII protected data, PayCard industry partners, vendor data privacy reviews, training staff, and monitoring adherence to federal information processing standards, national institute of standards and technology special publications, as well as ensuring integration of privacy elements and interleaving the enterprise data classification program into preventative mitigations for the enterprise environment.
This position acts as the Compliance Manager, participating in and working to ensure staff further elevate program maturity in the ISPO and its formal documentation to solidify foundations on which confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data reduces outages and threats along a multitude of critical DPR enterprise technology services spanning network and server infrastructure to industrial control systems, field law enforcement and scientific technologies. This position orchestrates public records data collection and conducts disclosure review in legal matters and for electronic discovery for release external to the Department. Privacy disclosure expertise and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA & CPRA) and DROP Act compliance knowledge is critical. In addition, this position will manage staff and contractors that must in-turn enact data privacy standards, run the data classification program, and shall conduct business and privacy impact assessments on critical systems and infrastructure with staff. This position delivers the register of risk, plan of actions and milestones quarterly to the CISO after review with subordinate policy & privacy specialist staff.
Travel will be required for this position.
Training and Development Assignments may be considered.
This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.
State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Jeremiah Harvey at (916) 956-9410 or at Jeremiah.Harvey@Parks.ca.gov.
This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-527343
Position #(s):
549-073-1405-007
Working Title:
Privacy Officer
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I $9,387.00 - $12,579.00
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:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.
All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov
Special Requirements

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

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position.
Please include a 1-2 page(s), 11-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes your experience as it relates to this position/Duty Statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.
Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)
SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.
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: 8/14/2026
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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). 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 Parks & Recreation
Administrative Services Division
Attn: Certification Unit
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento , CA 94296-0001
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Parks & Recreation
Primary Cert Contact 2
Class & Hiring
PO Box 942896
Sacramento , CA 94296-001
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see "Special Requirements"

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:
IAPP membership or extensive working knowledge thereof is very highly encouraged as the CIPP is the professional certification of choice for a Privacy Professionals and is desired to be held within 24 months of hire. CISSP/CISM certifications are an acceptable substitute. Knowledge of technology structure and advanced understanding of core networking, information security, and project management is essential for the incumbent to succeed in all assigned duties.
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.
Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jeremiah Harvey
(916) 956-9410
jeremiah.harvey@parks.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:
Sharon Comas - EEO Office
(916) 653-9990
sharon.comas@parks.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 Instructions
If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-073-1405-007 and the Job Control # JC-527343 in the "Examination or Job Title for which you are applying" section on the STD. 678.
Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.
Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Eligibility Information
To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

List Eligibility - Successfully complete the civil service exam for Information Technology Manager I. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.

Transfer Eligibility - Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

Reinstatement Eligibility - Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.
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.