Job Posting: IT Specialist I

Department of Technology

JC-303077
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IT Specialist I
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$5,815.00 - $9,408.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 6/18/2022

Job Description and Duties

This position has been previously advertised.  If you have already applied, it is not necessary to re-apply.



Under direction of the Infrastructure Orchestration (IO) Information Technology Manager I (IT Mgr I), the Information Technology Specialist (IT Spec I) is responsible for working with service areas throughout the California Department of Technology (CDT) to reduce repetitive tasks by automating and orchestrating processes that ensure high availability, scaling, failure recovery, dependency management, and numerous other tasks and attributes into single processes that minimize staff effort.  The IT Spec I will use scripting and infrastructure technologies to manage interconnections and interactions among workloads in private and public cloud infrastructure.  

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

Working Conditions

  • May be required to work weekends and off shift work since this position supports a work environment that functions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • May be required to be available at any time, day or night, and on weekends and holidays and call-backs are probable
  • May be required to travel occasionally between CDT campuses/other State entities to perform assigned duties, attend meetings, attend training, and/or provide customer support
  • May be required to carry a mobile telephone and work remotely from home
  • Must maintain consistent, predictable attendance
  • Must pass a fingerprint background criminal record check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-303077
Position #(s):
695-362-1402-012
Working Title:
IT Specialist I
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
$5,815.00 - $7,793.00 A
$6,394.00 - $8,570.00 B
$7,021.00 - $9,408.00 C
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
BETWEEN 7AM TO 6PM
Work Week:
MONDAY-FRIDAY

Department Information

California Department of Technology
P.O. Box 1810
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-1810
Attn:  Chris / RPA 21-317 / JC 303077
Inquiries:  Christine Sanguinetti (916) 857-8976

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Must pass a fingerprint background criminal record check completed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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 submitted documents.


STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ)

Instructions:

You must answer the question in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the question in the specific order to be considered for the position.Your response to the SOQ should be no more than two (2) pages in length, formatted with a font of 12pt Arial, and margins on the top, bottom and sides of the pages of no less than ¾ of an inch. The page should include your name with “Statement of Qualifications” appearing below it in the page header, and the header contents centered.  Each candidate’s Statement of Qualifications must clearly identify experience in the categories listed below and be in the following order:

Cover Letter or Resume cannot be used to substitute SOQ.  Applications without a SOQ may not be considered.  The SOQ should address the following:

  1. Please describe in detail you experience with automation tools and scripting. Please include the tools, scripting languages, and projects these were used for.
  2. Please describe in detail your experience with Cloud Services. Please include in your answer, what CSP’s, and CSP services you have experience with.
  3. Please describe in detail your experience with server administration and/or networking.

 

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: 6/18/2022

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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
Attn: Chris / RPA 21-317 / JC 303077
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
Security 2nd Floor - Drop Off - RPA 21-317 / JC 303077
10860 Gold Center Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please see"Special Requirements" section for further information. 
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:
  • Broad knowledge of data center, virtualization, and cloud technologies & associated best practices
  • Experience working with Virtualization technologies and architectures, based on VMWare ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V  & KVM
  • Some coding skills in Python or similar (Perl, Java, etc.), with emphasis on writing modular, scalable code
  • Familiarity with API web service design
  • Unix skills - Encompassing shell scripting, Perl, Puppet
  • Excellent verbal communication, analytical skill and critical thinking

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: https://cdt.ca.gov/career-opportunities/job-openings/
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sanjeev Singh
842-2805 ext:
sanjeev.singh@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:
Thomas Willis
(916) 431-5358
Thomas.Willis@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 unless submitting electronically; 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 07/2019.  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.