INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

About the Role

The Information Technology Specialist I supports and maintains Caltrans' application portfolio through software development, system integration, testing, implementation, monitoring, and operational support. This role contributes to project planning, technical oversight, documentation, mentoring, and IT projects involving cloud, data engineering, and AI technologies.

• Under the direction of the IT Supervisor II, serve as a developer/technical specialist for analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, maintenance, defect resolution, application enhancement, monitoring, and operational support.
• Develop interfaces between systems, configure web applications, develop reports, and other technical outputs using Apex, MS Azure, Visualforce, Java, Oracle PL/SQL, and MS SQL within cloud-based or SaaS environments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cloud-hosted GenAI platforms, data engineering, RAG pipelines, LLMOps, AI observability, and responsible AI governance.
• Participate in system analysis, development, and documentation of new system design specifications that align with Caltrans standards and best practices.
• Contribute to project planning, status reports, technical oversight, procurement management, quality, and scope management.
• Apply information engineering, data and process models, web-based technologies, and agile software development methodologies.
• Provide technical training and mentor junior staff as required by special IT projects.