Job Posting: Information Technology Specialist II

Department of Technology

JC-454644
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Information Technology Specialist II
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

$8,374.00 - $11,220.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 11/3/2024

Job Description and Duties

Telework Information: Telework is available.

Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager II, the Information Technology Specialist II (IT Spec II) is the Subject Matter Expert for all aspects of the administration and management of the Cal-CSIC Operational Technology (O/T) Lab equipment. The IT Spec II will be responsible for the advanced design, installation, testing, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a variety of industrial electrical, instrumentation, and controls devices and systems associated with the production, storage, transmission, and monitoring of a power substation. The IT Spec II will also assist with the administration and management of CAL-CSIC Linux systems, Windows systems, and cloud applications in Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure. The position requires exercising a high degree of initiative and independence, demonstrating tact and good judgment. This includes adapting to changing priorities and working effectively in a high-paced, demanding environment. This position will require a background check via the California Department of Justice Live Scan and DHS/FEMA security clearance to fulfill the responsibilities of the job.  

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

Working Conditions

This position physically reports to the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) at 10390 Peter A McCuen Boulevard, Mather, CA 95655. Work is conducted in a professional office environment. Business dress, according to current office policy, is required. This position requires the ability to work excess hours, to effectively work under pressure to meet deadlines, use of a computer to communicate and prepare written materials, and the ability to travel to meetings, training, and conferences at various locations.

 

Additionally, When requested to fill an operational assignment and until demobilized, the following duties will be performed and your regular duties may temporarily cease.


Security Clearance:

  • Must pass a fingerprint background check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In addition, employee shall obtain a SECRET Homeland level security and maintain the clearance to work in secured areas. This position requires the employee to be a US Citizen or US Naturalized Citizen.

For additional Working Conditions, please refer to the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-454644
Position #(s):
695-332-1414-072
Working Title:
Information Technology Specialist II
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$8,374.00 - $11,220.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Work Week:
MONDAY- FRIDAY

Department Information

The California Department of Technology (CDT) is the guardian of public data, a leader in information technology (IT) services and solutions, and has broad responsibility and authority over all aspects of technology in California state government, including policy formation, interagency coordination, IT project oversight, information security, technology service delivery, and advocacy.

As an industry leader, we are committed to partnering with state and local government and educational entities to deliver digital services, develop innovative and responsive solutions for business needs, and provide quality assurance for state government IT projects and services. Our success and legacy of service is reliant upon our highly talented, dedicated, and diverse workforce, for it is our individual cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities that spark our collaborative strength and innovative approach to serving the State of California.

Department Website: http://cdt.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed state application (STD. 678) – For exam use only.

Please do NOT include your Social Security Number on any of the submitted documents.

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: 11/3/2024

Who May Apply

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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. 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 Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Technology
N/A
Attn: Human Resources/ LM/ RPA 24-072/ JC-454644
Selection Services Unit
P.O. Box 1810
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Technology
Drop Off 2nd Floor Security
Human Resources/ LM/ RPA 24-072/ JC-454644
10860 Gold Center Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Please deliver to the 2nd Floor Security Office
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The 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 required and must be included.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

CompTIA Security +, GIAC Security Essentials or equivalent certifications are desired.

 

Knowledge of:

  • Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies. 
  • Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk). 
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy. 
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles. 
  • Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities. 
  • Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses. 
  • Knowledge of organization's enterprise information security architecture. 
  • Knowledge of organization's evaluation and validation requirements. 
  • Knowledge of electrical engineering as applied to computer architecture (e.g., circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware). 
  • Knowledge of resiliency and redundancy. 
  • Knowledge of installation, integration, and optimization of system components.
  • Knowledge of human-computer interaction principles.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles and organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). 
  • Knowledge of information security systems engineering principles (NIST SP 800-160). 
  • Knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption). 
  • Knowledge of local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management. 
  • Knowledge of mathematics (e.g. logarithms, trigonometry, linear algebra, calculus, statistics, and operational analysis). 

For additional Desirable Qualifications, please refer to the Duty Statement.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://cdt.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Robyn Perle
(916) 800-5722
Robyn.Perle@state.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Lisa Cooper
(916) 926-7657
Lisa.Cooper@state.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

The Fine Print

When applying for a Job Opening, you must be sure to submit one state application per RPA #. You must indicate the RPA # you are applying for on your application, as well as your eligibility in the Explanations box; otherwise, your application may not be processed.

 

If you have questions about the State Hiring Process visit our Career Opportunities webpage at https://cdt.ca.gov/career-opportunities/state-hiring-process.

 

Training and Development Assignment may be considered.  Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Additional Application Instructions

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

 

Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State Application (STD. 678) revised 10/2023.  Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified.  Employment Application STD. 678

 

Note:  Applications must include a description of the duties performed for each position held; reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties will not be accepted. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

 

Please note that the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. For all other questions regarding your CalHR CalCareer account, you may contact the CalCareer Unit at (866) 844-8671.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
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