This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento.
The Department of Motor Vehicles’ Infrastructure Branch is seeking a highly skilled Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) to support the engineering efforts of the Database Administration Group (DAG) within the Client/Server DBA Unit. Under the general direction of an Information Technology Manager I (ITM I), the ITS II will serve as a senior development DBA, responsible for the ongoing engineering, maintenance, and support of DMV’s mission-critical data infrastructure. This position plays a key role in the department’s ongoing transition to cloud-based platforms (PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS), including support for specialized SaaS systems. Some duties may include, but not limited to: • Database Design & Development Support • Performance Tuning & Code Review • Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) Development & Data Integration • Secure Development & Access Control • Development Lifecycle Integration • Data Architecture & Modeling • Environment & Configuration Management • Security & Compliance Oversight • Mentoring • Issue Resolution & Analysis
All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.
The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.
To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Part-time telework available. Telework requires California residency. This position offers hybrid telework opportunities; however, telework arrangements are subject to change at any time based on State & departmental operational needs. Employees may be required to report to the office as necessary.
DMV operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The incumbent may be required to carry a work cell phone and laptop. There may also be times when the incumbent is required to attend an out-of-town conference, or work evenings and weekends to maintain project schedules. The position may be required to occasionally report to the designated office location in DMV headquarters at 2415 First Avenue, Sacramento, California, 95818. Travel expenses related to reporting to designated office is employee’s own responsibility and is not eligible for reimbursement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

IF YOU ARE USING EDUCATION TO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS FOR VERIFICATION. FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ACADEMIC CREDENTIAL EVALUATION. BELOW IS THE LINK TO A LIST OF APPROVED AGENCIES.

• Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635)
  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: 9/15/2025

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.
• Other -A written response to the item(s) listed in the Written Response section below, no more than 2 page(s) in length with no less than Arial 12-point font and 1-inch margins, submitted as a separate document. A resume does not take the place of a written response.Written responses may be similar in format to a Statement of Qualifications. Be sure to follow all instructions closely. For helpful tips on crafting a strong SOQ, view CalHR’s video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA-mGmyx1TY.Candidates are advised to:
• use simple formatting (avoid justified text, large text boxes, or custom bullets),
• use standard fonts like Arial or Times New Roman,
• left-align the text,
• save the written response as a PDF document, and “flatten” it before uploading by printing to PDF or using the “Save as PDF” feature, and
• submit or upload the written response PDF document as part of the application package.

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:
• Lead of technical staff responsible for complex IT services that require high online availability/performance • Experience in data architecture and framework • Experience with software development • Experience with Data services related to design, implementation, administration, management of Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Tableau or other data technologies • Experience with SQL language • Experience with VizQL language • Experience with Python language • Hands-on experience on the use of database administration tools, such as: • Tableau Desktop, Prep, Online, Connect and other Tableau tools • SQL Server Management Studio • Oracle SQL Developer • TOAD for Oracle • pgAdmin • SnowSQL • SolarWinds SQL Sentry • ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) tools • Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills • Ability to work independently and in a team environment • Ability to plan, organize and adapt to changing assignments and priorities, and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines • Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills. • Knowledge of Cloud specialized/specific SaaS (i.e. Microsoft Azure, AWS, OCI, PostgreSQL, RDS, Snowflake, Tableau, SalesForce, ServiceNow)
Benefits

The Department of Motor Vehicles and the State of California offer many benefits to its employees. These include health, vision, and dental benefits; retirement plans (CalPERS); savings plans (401K and 457b); leave benefits; insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long term disability insurance); and employee assistance program. Benefits may be based on the job classification, bargaining unit, tenure, time base, and length of appointment. Click on each web link below for more information.

• Benefits summary – https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/general-benefits/
• Benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System – https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/retirement/
• Benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service – https://www.calhr.ca.gov/about-calhr/divisions-programs/selection-division/merit-system-services-program/
• Job descriptions and pay scales – https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Tools/ClassSalarySearch.aspx

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

Please refer the Job description for details