What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Specialist II position at California Air Resources Board?
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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.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-473277
Position #(s):
673-680-1414-001
Working Title:
IT Specialist II
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$8,374.00 - $11,558.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
CARB values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB believes the diversity of our employees collectively makes up one of the world’s most respected environmental organizations. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews. Join CARB and help us improve the lives of all Californians.
Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting a hardcopy application (mail/drop-off), please send an email to Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), referred to as "The Board", is a dynamic and innovative leader in setting and implementing controls to protect and improve air quality for the citizens of California. The Board's scientific and technical programs rely extensively on web-based information systems.
The mission of the Office of Information Services (OIS) is to leverage the most effective information technologies (IT) available to achieve CARBs program goals. The mission includes ensuring that such technologies are professionally managed, properly maintained and efficiently used.
Within OIS, the Enterprise Systems Management Section (ESMS) has responsibility for designing and supporting CARB’s enterprise architecture, including cloud environments, application, web, and database servers and the system software and networks used to host all of CARB's complex information systems. CARB's 120 business applications capture, process, report, and manage collected air quality data, perform scientific modeling of air quality and meteorological data to assess the extent of the State's air quality problems, develop and maintain annual emissions inventories used to develop State Implementation Plans, and provide registration and tracking of the performance and compliance of regulated parties whose businesses affect air quality. ESMS responsibilities include the analysis of technical requirements, design and development of technical architectures and specifications, integration of database systems with custom and commercial applications, and the administration and maintenance of both physical and virtual servers and both wide area and local networks.
The Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) in ESMS supports complex enterprise network environments including, but is not limited to, firewalls, switches, load balancers, Wireless Access Points, Wireless Controllers, network access control (NAC), and network monitoring tools. The ITS II acts in a lead capacity on complex network infrastructure projects. The ITS II provides networking expertise to technical staff and consultants who manage, support, maintain, secure and optimize the CARB network infrastructure. Administers all aspects of data center network infrastructure administration at CARB locations and cloud environments and collaborates with the Enterprise Server Group and Security Operations Section. Consults with and provides guidance to Information Technology (IT) and program staff for all network infrastructure workloads, including technical requirements development, building and deploying network systems, monitoring, tuning and troubleshooting the network infrastructure for optimal performance and system availability.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DOMAINS:
Special Requirements
Applicants must include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or include an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered. Resumes do not take the place of the SQ.
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: 4/20/2025
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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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:
State Air Resources Board
Essam Gad
Attn: Classification and Certification Unit
1001 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Air Resources Board
Essam Gad
Classification and Certification Unit
1001 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
The drop-off location is non-operational on weekends and holidays.
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:
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.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-473277
Position #(s):
673-680-1414-001
Working Title:
IT Specialist II
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$8,374.00 - $11,558.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
CARB values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB believes the diversity of our employees collectively makes up one of the world’s most respected environmental organizations. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews. Join CARB and help us improve the lives of all Californians.
Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting a hardcopy application (mail/drop-off), please send an email to Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), referred to as "The Board", is a dynamic and innovative leader in setting and implementing controls to protect and improve air quality for the citizens of California. The Board's scientific and technical programs rely extensively on web-based information systems.
The mission of the Office of Information Services (OIS) is to leverage the most effective information technologies (IT) available to achieve CARBs program goals. The mission includes ensuring that such technologies are professionally managed, properly maintained and efficiently used.
Within OIS, the Enterprise Systems Management Section (ESMS) has responsibility for designing and supporting CARB’s enterprise architecture, including cloud environments, application, web, and database servers and the system software and networks used to host all of CARB's complex information systems. CARB's 120 business applications capture, process, report, and manage collected air quality data, perform scientific modeling of air quality and meteorological data to assess the extent of the State's air quality problems, develop and maintain annual emissions inventories used to develop State Implementation Plans, and provide registration and tracking of the performance and compliance of regulated parties whose businesses affect air quality. ESMS responsibilities include the analysis of technical requirements, design and development of technical architectures and specifications, integration of database systems with custom and commercial applications, and the administration and maintenance of both physical and virtual servers and both wide area and local networks.
The Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) in ESMS supports complex enterprise network environments including, but is not limited to, firewalls, switches, load balancers, Wireless Access Points, Wireless Controllers, network access control (NAC), and network monitoring tools. The ITS II acts in a lead capacity on complex network infrastructure projects. The ITS II provides networking expertise to technical staff and consultants who manage, support, maintain, secure and optimize the CARB network infrastructure. Administers all aspects of data center network infrastructure administration at CARB locations and cloud environments and collaborates with the Enterprise Server Group and Security Operations Section. Consults with and provides guidance to Information Technology (IT) and program staff for all network infrastructure workloads, including technical requirements development, building and deploying network systems, monitoring, tuning and troubleshooting the network infrastructure for optimal performance and system availability.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DOMAINS:
- Information Security Engineering
- IT Project Management
- System Engineering
Special Requirements
Applicants must include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or include an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered. Resumes do not take the place of the SQ.
- Require Name on SQ
- Require Job Control Number on SQ
- Maximum number of pages: 2 (Arial 12 pt)
- Linux Systems Administration-Please describe your work experience performing Linux Systems Administration, including physical and virtual servers and any Linux Systems Administration of AWS, or Azure Cloud virtual servers, and any relevant certifications.
- Cloud Systems Administration-Please describe your work experience using Cloud platforms including AWS, or Azure and any relevant certifications.
- VMware Systems Administration, Microsoft Active Directory Administration, Security Certificates Administration, and F5 load balancers Administration. Please describe your experience and related certifications using any of the following: VMware Systems Administration, Microsoft Active Directory Administration, Security Certificates Administration and F5 Load balancer Administration.
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: 4/20/2025
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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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:
State Air Resources Board
Essam Gad
Attn: Classification and Certification Unit
1001 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Air Resources Board
Essam Gad
Classification and Certification Unit
1001 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
The drop-off location is non-operational on weekends and holidays.
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.
- Other - Cover Letter
- Supplemental Application - Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SQ submission.
Salary : $8,374 - $11,558
