What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator position at State of California?
Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.
This position is responsible for a wide array of activities and services related to systems development and management, including but not limited to design, analysis, security, support and maintenance of the California Public Safety Microwave Network (CAPSNET) Core Infrastructure. This position independently performs systems administration, analysis, management, and client support; implements security control utilizing industry tools / standards, best practices, frameworks, and technologies. This role will also serve as a project manager and server administrator, responsible for overseeing the network project requests from client engineering units (CEU). This position performs duties within the Business Technology Management, Client Services, System Engineering and Information Security Engineering domains.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Telework - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule which includes up to two days of remote work per week. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
- List the Job Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" section on the State Application, STD. 678.
- List your most current employment history first in the "EMPLOYMENT HISTORY" section on the STD. 678.
- Provide the "From" and "To" dates with the month, day and year, the "Hours Per Week" that you worked and the Total Worked (Years / Months). You may include overtime hours.
- You must complete the "DUTIES PERFORMED" on the State Application ( do not note "see attached resume" in this section ). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete.
- SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.
- Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service.
- A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.
- All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.
- We encourage applicants to apply electronically.
- 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) section at the bottom of this job bulletin for the filing instructions and the SOQ Question(s). Applications submitted without the SOQ may not be considered.
- Experience with Layer 3 routing protocols.
- Experience with Active Directory Services, Group Policy, NPS, RADIUS.
- Experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
- Experience with switches, routers, firewalls, IPS, NAC, VPN concentrators.
- Knowledge of State Administrative Manual 5300 Information Technology, 4530 Public Safety
- Knowledge of project management principles
- Knowledge of security policies
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot network devices and endpoints
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to facilitate interaction and coordination with other technical staff across multiple disciplines to track a complex technical project
- Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
- 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
- Flexible Schedules
- Generous paid time off
- Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family
- Investment in careers development
- Free Parking
- Electric Carport
- Describe your background, experience, education, and / or training in the design, planning, implementation, maintenance and security of routers, switches, firewalls and VPN concentrators.
- Describe a project you worked on where you were responsible for its successful completion? What tools or methodologies did you use to plan, document, track progress, and ensure the project was completed on time and met its objectives?
Additional Documents
Position Details Job Code # :
JC-464247
Position #(s) : 163-721-1402-004
Working Title :
Systems Administrator
Classification :
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I $6,323.00 - $8,475.00 A
6,954.00 - $9,319.00 B
7,635.00 - $10,230.00 C
of Positions : Work Location :
Sacramento County
Telework : Hybrid
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Department Information The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees.
The Logistics Directorate is responsible for a wide variety of Cal OES functions, including asset management, fleet administration, facilities management, information technology systems, warehousing, forms and records management, mail operations, copy service center, green programs, public safety communications, and emergency and disaster logistics.
In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings / nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites.
More information may be found here :
Logistics Management | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Department Website :
Special Requirements Application Package Requirements
To have your application considered for this job opportunity :
If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course / degree equivalency.
NOTE : Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail.
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 : 2 / 10 / 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.
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 :
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Recruitment
Attn : Human Resources - AE
3650 Schriever Ave
Mather , CA 95655
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at :
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Human Resources
HR Unit - AE
10370 Peter A McCuen Boulevard
Mather , CA 95655
Please drop off at HR Window; Second Floor. This excludes holidays and weekends.
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 :
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 :
Experience with :
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
Benefits Cal OES offers FREE PARKING and is conveniently located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station.
Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following :
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website :
Human Resources Contact :
HR Unit - AE
916) 845-8321
recruitments@caloes.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 : EEO Officer
916) 845-8527
EEO@CalOES.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.
Statement of Qualifications
All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Failure to include an SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration.
A resume in lieu of the SOQ responses may disqualify an applicant from consideration. A standard or generic SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration.
Please review the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications for this position.
SOQ FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS
The SOQ should be no more than two pages, double-spaced in 12-point Arial font.
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING :
For assistance in uploading documents, including the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog :
Upload SOQ to your Application Package
Examination Information
To obtain list eligibility please click on the link below :
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I (LEAP)
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.
