INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

State of California • Elk Grove, CA

38d • Hybrid

About The Position

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 01, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period. Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. Under the direction of the Information Technology (IT) Supervisor II, the IT Specialist I, serves as a Technical Analyst demonstrating an in-depth understanding and level of expertise of IT Services Division (ITSD) Field Operations, Client Services, to perform a wide variety of tasks requiring regular innovative problem-solving. Travel to institutions, and after hours support of California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) software applications and systems may be required, due to operational need. The incumbent must maintain confidentiality of information acquired while performing job duties, demonstrate ethical behavior, and work cooperatively with others. The incumbent may be expected to monitor mobile phone voicemail and email after hours, to acknowledge and assist with high priority incidents.

Requirements

• Two years as an Information Technology Associate;or
• Four years of general information technology experience performing technical and/or analytical tasks for computer systemsor services in any of the six domains or emerging information technology fields; or
• 120 semester units (or 180 quarter units) from an accredited college or university including at least 15 semester units (or 22.5 quarter units) of information technology or closely related course work; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education.
• When using education to meet minimum qualifications, education must include the specified IT or closely related course work.
• To obtain list eligibility for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I examination.
• The Position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required.
• The successful candidate must reside in California upon the start of a telework arrangement, pursuant to Government Code sections 14200-14203.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
• Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting. Position is Institution Based. Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
• Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
• Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

• Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, http://www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, http://www.calpers.ca.gov.
• Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at: www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
• Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx
• This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees