IT Specialist II

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

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required.

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position's designated headquarters location at their own expense.
•   Position located in a high-rise building.
•   Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
•   Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
•   Must be able to move/transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommondation. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
•   INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II Additional Documents
•   Job Application Package Checklist
•   Duty Statement Position Details Job Code :
JC-473277

Position (s):
-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

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.

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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) Please Describe your experience and proficiency in the following areas:

1. 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.
2. Cloud Systems Administration-Please describe your work experience using Cloud platforms including AWS, or Azure and any relevant certifications.
3. 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.

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: 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 . 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: . click apply for full job details