INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCESJob Posting: Senior IT Procurement Specialist Department of Water Resources JC-534143 Senior IT Procurement Specialist INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I $6,513.00 - $10,537.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 10/19/2026 Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Print Job Save Job Job Description and Duties The position serves as the Senior IT Procurement Specialist and performs duties primarily within the Business Technology Management domain. The incumbent independently carries out a variety of technical tasks including managing IT procurement, contracting processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations. The position provides technical guidance and assistance to management and staff; conducts research and analysis; performs cost and price evaluations; and prepares IT cost and expenditure reports. The incumbent develops routine to moderately complex IT procurements and contracts for hardware, software, consulting services, and maintenance. The position also assists with preparing, monitoring, and coordinating the IT budget; participates in planning activities related to IT acquisitions; and ensures adherence to State procurement policies and standards. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Position Details Job Code #: JC-534143 Position #(s): 840-550-1402-006 Working Title: Senior IT Procurement Specialist Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I $6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A $7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B $7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Shall Consider: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE $4,935.00 - $6,614.00 A $5,424.00 - $7,270.00 B $5,930.00 - $7,947.00 C $6,521.00 - $8,740.00 D # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Division of Technology Services, IT Business Technology Management Administration, Sacramento Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way. At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments. DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Department Website: https://water.ca.gov/ Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers. 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: 10/19/2026 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eli…