IT Acquisitions Associate

Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting hardcopy applications (mail/drop-off), please email Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB), referred to as "The Board", is a dynamic and innovative leader in setting and implementing controls to protect and improve air quality for the citizens of California.  The Board's scientific and technical programs rely extensively on web-based information systems. 

The mission of the Office of Information Services (OIS) is to leverage the most effective information technologies available to achieve CARBs and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program goals. The mission includes ensuring that such technologies are professionally managed, properly maintained and efficiently used.

The Project Management Office Branch (PMO) is responsible for leading the most complex CARB IT projects and contracts.  CARB’s IT PMO branch manages an average of more than $100 million in IT projects each year and promotes the use of standardized project management methodologies and best practices throughout the organization.  The PMO branch is also responsible for best practices in organizational change management and lean processes.  The PMO plans, controls, and executes CARB’s application development and system integration projects, ensuring that CARB complies with California Department of Technology (CDT) policies and requirements.

The IT Procurement Contracts & Reporting Section (ITPCRS) is responsible for the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of the CARB's office automation computer systems and supporting infrastructure. CARB's desktop, telecom and enterprise systems support more than 1,800 end users in Sacramento, Riverside and other remote sites.  ITPCRS provides desktop computer and printer support, email/calendaring support, IT Acquisitions, training, Service Desk and resource center support to all CARB end users.  ITPCRS also supports all CARB voice, video and data communications services. In addition to these roles, ITPCRS works closely with OIS’ Systems Development and Support Branch and Security Operation Center to successfully and securely deliver mission-critical business applications and support services to CARB programs and external stakeholders. 

Under general supervision of the IT Supervisor II (IT Sup II) of the IT Procurement Contracts & Reporting Section within the PMO, the IT Associate (ITA) assists with IT-related contracts, including services agreements, software licenses, and hardware maintenance contracts.  This position works on the most highly complex, high-risk, politically sensitive, and high-cost IT procurements.  The ITA researches, analyzes, determines and/or recommends solicitation vehicles/methods to utilize for formal or informal IT Goods and/or Services procurements such as, Request for Proposal, Request for Offers, Request for Quotations, etc. The ITA conducts business activities in a professional manner that leads to superior customer satisfaction and delivers services that meet or exceed the customer's expectations. The ITA is responsible for individual decisions and actions while working on systems using best practices and innovative technologies. When handling confidential personnel and/or business data, the ITA must maintain confidentiality. 

Positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.

Unofficial transcripts are required of qualifying with education.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DOMAINS:

X_ Business Technology Management
X_ IT Project Management

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

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required. 

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)  
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.