Job Description

State Fund Information Technology has an opening for a DevOps Manager in the Application Support unit. The DevOps Manager is responsible for the daily operations of State Fund business applications, infrastructure maintenance, build and deployment, and design.

The main responsibilities of this position include but is not limited to the following:

• Manage and oversee (plan, organize, direct, and control) the operations of release and infrastructure area of Cloud Ops
• Oversee the work assignments of an operational team (traditional on-prem data center and cloud) including pre-production and production environments
• Develop and implement policies, guidelines, standards, and build/deployment automation
• Assess / monitor operational processes and optimize performance of team
• Regularly review / monitor assignments to identify and address issues, needs, and incidents
• Develop procedures and workflow processes to streamline operations
• Collaborate with reporting Manager to prioritize projects, scheduled maintenances, and DR exercises of State Fund applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including but is not limited to the Development, Quality Assurance, and Infrastructure teams
• Ownership of pre-production and production environments of State Fund applications
• Develop metrics for team reporting and operations
• Available after hours and weekends as needed. On call 24/7 as needed

As a successful candidate you must,

• Have strong concepts of cloud technology including application migration strategy, infrastructure design and maintenance, and cloud services (AWS preferred)
• Have strong concepts on environment management / build and deployment / release management including extensive experiences in Build/Deployment automation, SCM, operations, troubleshoot, and maintenance.
• Strong project management skills with experiences managing multiple critical projects
• Possess excellent verbal/written and interpersonal communication skills
• Energetic, dependable, organized, and extremely detail-oriented
• Ability to design, plan, and execute to meet objectives and timelines
• Ability to design, plan, and implement policies, procedures, and workflow processes
• Ability to effectively work with and relate with other people and teams to keep projects on schedule and completion
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, tasks, incidents, and meetings
• Ability to demonstrate and lead by example
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deliverables

This position requires proficient knowledge of the following:

• Working knowledge of the State Fund IT architecture and systems (preferred)
• Proficient knowledge of Cloud Technology, VMs, network, security best practice, Windows and Linux O/S, SQL and Oracle DBs, .NET and Java languages
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of personnel management and supervision to oversee the work activities of staff
• Knowledge of time management techniques to oversee efficient prioritization and completion of work unit tasks for staff and self
• Working knowledge of SDLC and Operations concepts
• Working knowledge of pre-production and production environments including server provisioning and monitoring tools
• Working knowledge of the Change & Release Management process and procedures
• Proficiency with Change, Problem, Incident tracking software

New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate salary range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Telework may be available and is subject to change based on State Fund guidelines and business needs.

The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-466485

Position #(s):

402-415-1404-XXX

Working Title:

DevOps Manager

Classification:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II

$8,256.00 - $11,063.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Telework

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits.

Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance yet value a healthy work/life balance.

Department Website:

Special Requirements

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application, resume, and statement of qualifications via CalCareers. Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, have LEAP eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility may be considered.

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: 2/21/2025

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.


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 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:

State Compensation Insurance Fund

Talent Acquisition/Staffing

Attn: JC-466468 TS

2275 Gateway Oaks Drive

Sacramento, CA 95833

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Compensation Insurance Fund

Talent Acquisition/Staffing

Attn: JC-466468 TS

2275 Gateway Oaks Drive

Sacramento, CA 95833

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 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.

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.

Benefits

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)

Retirement (CalPERS)

Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions

Dental, Vision

401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Group Legal Services Insurance

Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave

Flex Elect Reimbursement Program

Wellness and Recognition

Alternate Work Schedules

Transit Pass Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent Scholarship Program

Leadership Training

Mentoring Program

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Tina Sherel
(916) 924-4703
TSherel@scif.com

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:
Rosa Gil-Robles
(800) 499-8668

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.

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be initiated.

Acknowledgement

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:

California State benefits

Duty statement/Job Description

Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised

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.

Job Tags

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