“At the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), our mission is to ensure a safe and healthy food supply while protecting our agricultural economy,” Agency Information Officer Fredrick Gomez told Industry Insider — California via email. “Technology plays a crucial role in achieving this, especially in today’s digital age. As the agency chief information officer, I invite talented individuals to join our IT Services Division.”
Gomez added: “This is an exciting opportunity to work on projects that impact California’s agriculture, environment and economy. From modernizing systems to enabling data-driven decisions, our team is driving transformative change. We seek creative problem-solvers who are passionate about leveraging technology for positive impact. At CDFA, you’ll find a collaborative environment where your skills grow and your ideas matter. Join us to help modernize our IT infrastructure and shape the future of agriculture in California. Apply today and make a difference!”
Details of the positions follow:
IT Specialist I
$6,323 to $10,230 per month
Application deadline: Feb. 28
The department’s Application Development Services Section “is seeking a conscientious professional with a proven record as a full-stack developer,” the job posting says. The incumbent will serve as an expert-level technical specialist in consulting and web applications. Key duties of the role include:
- Being responsible for web application development and performing the programming needs of the CDFA Systems Development Unit
- Being responsible for designing, modifying, planning, installing, configuring, leading, developing, testing, implementing and evaluating the largest and most complex enterprise-level applications and systems for CDFA
- Working with other staff to solve the most complex network, server, middleware and database implementations and leading or helping in resolving problems with legacy applications and systems
Infrastructure Support Specialist (IT Specialist I)
$6,323 to $10,230 per month
Application deadline: Feb. 28
The department’s Infrastructure Operations Section (IOS) is seeking “a conscientious professional with a proven record as a network/server administrator with experience in networking, firewall, server and infrastructure services support.” The infrastructure support specialist will work on assignments and issues that impact the department statewide.
Responsibilities of the role include:
- Developing clear, accurate and concise reports, correspondence, issue papers, memorandums and other types of written communication
- Networking, communicating and interfacing effectively with business and technical personnel with various levels of IT knowledge
- Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills
- Providing technical guidance for lower-level staff and state contractors/consultants
