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State Department Recruiting for Branch Chief

The branch chief is responsible for providing direction and guidance on IT enterprise solutions and opportunities that support the department’s mission, programs and goals.

The state Department of Social Services (DSS) is recruiting for a branch chief to lead its Project Oversight and Strategic Technology (POST) branch.

The branch chief, which is classified as a Career Executive Assignment, provides policy guidance and leadership for the department’s IT projects and establishes IT priorities ensuring that new systems and IT initiatives align with the strategic plan, are planned and deployed correctly, and remain operational at optimal performance levels.

The branch chief is also responsible for providing direction and guidance on IT enterprise solutions and opportunities that support the department’s mission, programs and goals. Additional responsibilities, requirements and desired skills as cited in the job posting include:

  • Demonstrated ability to work with control agencies and other governmental entities.
  • Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional, technical and administrative staff.
  • Experience with the California Department of Technology's Project Approval Life Cycle (PAL).
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certifications desired.

More information about the position is available in the duty statement.

The position has a monthly salary range of $7,442 to $11,500, and the application deadline is May 14.
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