Senior Data Engineer

Department Information

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• All applicants not currently employed by the DMHC will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.
• Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your state application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential information. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthday, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your high school transcripts or college/university transcript(s).
• Unofficial transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.

Application Instructions

• 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.
• Who May Apply
• How To Apply
• Address for Mailing Application Packages
• You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
• You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
• 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a MANDATORY requirement to apply for this position. The SOQ will answer specific questions and provide insight to the hiring manager regarding the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills to meet the minimum and desirable qualifications for the position. Please see section labeled Statement of Qualifications Instructions for further direction.

Benefits

• Leave Program (PLP) 2025 agreement:
• Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction.
• For information on benefits, please visit the Benefit Summary page on the CalHR website.

Contact Information

Additional Application Instructions

• To be considered for this vacancy, please complete all applicable fields on the application form, including a list or description of previous/current occupational experience in the duties performed section.
• Do NOT include your social security number on any submitted documents. If submitting your application via postal mail or in person, please notate RPA:25-183 and Job Control: JC-512646 on your application.
• All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification for the Information Technology Specialist II is located at the top of this Job Announcement Posting under Minimum Requirements.
• Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DMHC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing .
• PLEASE NOTE: If you are mailing your application, it must be postmarked by the final filing date. Hand delivered applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Applications slipped under the door at the Human Resources Office will be time stamped the following business day.

Statement of Qualifications

• The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is used to evaluate applicants for potential interview and is critical to the hiring process. If your qualifications meet the requirements for the position, you may be invited for an interview. The SOQ consists of questions that must specifically be addressed and submitted with an application using the provided SOQ Template . Resumes and cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Failure to submit a completed SOQ Template disqualifies an applicant from hiring consideration.
• Download the SOQ Template

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