INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I (537070) — GenAI Risk Analyst

GenAI Risk Analyst Under direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II, the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) serves as a Generative AI Risk Analyst within the Information Security & Privacy Section. The incumbent performs technical and risk-based evaluations of proposed, existing, and modified GenAI tools, systems, and AI-enabled software capabilities used by the Department or Regional Centers. The ITS I investigates AI system architecture, model behavior, integrations, and data handling to identify privacy, security, and compliance risks; evaluates safeguards; documents findings and mitigation recommendations; and supports responsible use of GenAI. The ITS I collaborates with program staff, system owners, IT Acquisitions, Legal, and vendors. Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. This position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment. This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 11/7/2026.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).Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 PackagesDepartment of Developmental Services - Headquarters N/A Attn: Desiree Cervantes Cert Unit 1215 O Street, MS 10-40 Sacramento, CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesDepartment of Developmental Services - Headquarters N/A Desiree Cervantes Cert Unit 1215 O Street, MS 10-40 Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMThe 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE "