INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
About The Position
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is recruiting for a talented, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join its SAP Technical Operations unit as an SAP BASIS Administrator. The SAP BASIS Administrator operates independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to provide high-quality support for SAP systems and end-users. This role is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and administration of SAP environments, ensuring system reliability, performance, security, and compliance with organizational standards. The administrator manages user access, monitors system health, performs routine maintenance tasks, and resolves incidents and service requests within established service-level agreements (SLAs). As an IT Specialist I, you will join one of the most innovative and forward-thinking IT teams in California state government. You will work alongside experienced SAP BASIS Administrators to support DWR's enterprise SAP ERP system within a modern, state-of-the-art technology environment. If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply and tell us more about your background and experience. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Requirements
- Minimum Requirements are in the Class Specification
- 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.
- See Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and Experience as a System Administrator in preferably SAP ERP or Linux based environment in an enterprise scale application or in a similar environment
- Knowledge or understanding of Technical Infrastructure concepts and principles.
- Ability to lead, prioritize, troubleshoot, remediate technical issues related to daily operations, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong self-motivator, critical thinker, enthusiast, competent learner who can lead independently when required and work cohesively with team as an important team member.
- Some familiarity with scripting and automation tools with a desire to learn and grow with an organization.
Responsibilities
- Configuration, maintenance, and administration of SAP environments
- Ensuring system reliability, performance, security, and compliance with organizational standards
- Managing user access
- Monitoring system health
- Performing routine maintenance tasks
- Resolving incidents and service requests within established service-level agreements (SLAs)
Benefits
- Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.
- Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.
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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
