Information Technology Specialist I

Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to the Department of Justice’s public safety mission? The Jan Bashinski DNA Laboratory’s IT team could be the place for you!

Under the direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II, the Information Technology Specialist I serves as part of a team of Systems Administrators with independent responsibility for administering, coordinating, planning, and infrastructure upkeep and maintenance for the Jan Bashinski DNA Laboratory and the statewide DNA database, CAL-DNA. The State DNA database must coordinate with and provide data to the National DNA Index System (NDIS) on an ongoing basis through a Wide Area Network (WAN). Responsibilities include monitoring system performance, accumulation and analysis of information and problem definition and resolution; Active Directory (AD) and IT resource management and the development of statewide plans for databases which interface with local laboratories and the national system, NDIS.

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

Working Conditions

Performance of these duties requires the use of computers, infrastructure hardware, networks, databases, electronic mail (both internal and external), voicemail, and the Internet.

May occasionally work evening or weekend hours in response to system outages/recovery, maintenance, or upgrade activities.

Occasional statewide travel may be required to support field laboratory locations. Travel may require overnight stays, driving, and flying.

Note: This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the approval of the IT Supervisor II and program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense., 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 the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting. Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SOQ will be rejected.

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.

• The position(s) requires that incumbents pass a Background Investigation prior to being hired. The Background Investigation may include Criminal Background and a review of any governmental records.
• A fingerprint check is required., 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: Knowledge of: Principles, techniques, and procedures related to the delivery of information technology services; the System Development Lifecycle including the associated methodolgies, tools, and processes; the organization’s business processes and procedures; education tools and techniques; performance monitoring tools and techniques; and data administration techniques and best practices.

Ability to: Use initiative; act independently with flexibility and tact; use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; perform technical analysis of proposed technology solutions; comprehend technical documents to interpret specifications, system implementations, capabilities, interdependencies, and compatibilities; serve as a technical liaison; develop and effectively utilize all available resources; develop end-user training materials; and gather data to perform statistical analysis and report outcomes., 2. Describe your technical skills with regard to troubleshooting computer-related issues.

1. Describe your knowledge of current server operating systems, computer hardware, and security tools.
2. Describe your experience with PowerShell or other scripting language for automation.
3. Describing your understanding of or experience with server virtual environments.