Information Technology Careers

Careers with the State of California include jobs in information technology, programming, data processing, information systems, and computer operations. Appointment to these jobs requires individuals to take and pass a state civil service examination to establish list eligibility or be a current state employee with transfer eligibility.

Examinations in Progress

To determine which examinations are currently open for testing, browse the examination bulletins for the Information Technology - Computers job category. You must read the examination bulletin and file your application in accordance with the How To Apply instructions.

SPECIAL EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• ASSOCIATE PROGRAMMER ANALYST - Continuous Filing
• SYSTEMS SOFTWARE SPECIALIST II & III - Continuous Filing

After Obtaining Eligibility

General Information

Once you have established list eligibility for the classification (job title) for which the examination was given, you can refer back to the examination bulletin and your test results to determine the parameters of your list eligibility. Generally, open tests administered by the State Personnel Board are considered servicewide examinations and can be used for making hires by any state department. If you took a test that was administered by another state department for its own use, you may only be able to apply for jobs for that particular department. The hiring state department will inform you of whether or not you are eligible to apply for its vacancy. To determine your current ranking on an employment list, you can view this information using your candidate ID number that is located on your exam results notice.

Vacant Positions

For more information regarding vacant positions available in state departments:

• Information Technology Vacancies (You must have list eligibility for the classification listed.)

Working for the State of California

The State of California offers a variety of IT employment opportunities that challenge individuals to manage a vast multitude of information technology efforts. Become a part of the IT teams that serve the public good and improve our communities.

• Salary & Benefits
• Retirement Plan Options
• Work & Family Life 
• Employee Unions 

State Department Recruitment Efforts

Individual state departments may administer IT examinations for their own use. To locate other IT examination and employment opportunities within state departments, use the links below:

• Board of Equalization 
• Controller, Office of State 
• Department of Technology Services
• Office of Legislative Counsel
• Secretary of State