THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Under direction of the Information Technology Manager I, the incumbent functions as an Information Technology Specialist II in the Mainframe Services Section. The incumbent works in a lead capacity as a Db2 z/OS Database Administrator (DBA) on complex system assignments that support the Employment Development Department’s (EDD) Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). The incumbent will plan and track activities within EDD’s Mainframe Db2 z/OS system areas. The incumbent will perform most of their duties under the System Engineering domain.

Duties will include:

• Supporting Db2 development and production environments.
• Prioritizing and monitoring the Db2 z/OS activities.
• Ensuring that adequate database capacity is maintained.
• Creation and maintenance of database objects.
• Coordinating with the California Department of Technology for installs and maintenance version of Mainframe Db2 software and tools to meet Departmental service level requirements.
• Planning, installing, testing, and implementing Db2 service-level upgrades and patches.
• Representing the database team in application development projects with business analysts.
• Mentoring Db2 z/OS database administrators.
• Explaining complex technical issues to application developers, business analysts and end users.
• Implementing best practices for database backup and recovery strategies.
• Providing technical solutions consistent with Departmental and Branch strategic direction.
• Providing after hours support for EDD’s mission critical applications

This position is headquartered in Sacramento, CA and may be eligible for telework under EDD’s telework policy. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
Position exists 800 Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA 95814 ARU 350.
If you have questions about the actual position, please contact the “Hiring Unit Contact” listed below under Contact Information.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
The position is located at EDD’s headquarters office at 800 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, California.
Telework may be available at your home, where access to high-speed Internet would be required.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

$8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A
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:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00am-5:00pm
Work Week:
Monday-Friday
Department Information
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Special Requirements
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.

• Supporting Db2 development and production environments.
• Prioritizing and monitoring the Db2 z/OS activities.
• Ensuring that adequate database capacity is maintained.
• Creation and maintenance of database objects.
• Coordinating with the California Department of Technology for installs and maintenance version of Mainframe Db2 software and tools to meet Departmental service level requirements.
• Planning, installing, testing, and implementing Db2 service-level upgrades and patches.
• Representing the database team in application development projects with business analysts.
• Mentoring Db2 z/OS database administrators.
• Explaining complex technical issues to application developers, business analysts and end users.
• Implementing best practices for database backup and recovery strategies.
• Providing technical solutions consistent with Departmental and Branch strategic direction.
• Providing after hours support for EDD’s mission critical application