Network Administrator

Under general direction of the Enterprise Network Manager , an Information Technology Manager I, the Information Technology Specialist II demonstrates leadership and expertise and performs a wide variety of tasks in support of Department of State Hospitals requiring regular innovative problem-solving within broadly stated and non-specific guidelines, including multiple program areas, and involving planning, developing, and implementing technological solutions that are essential to the mission of DSH

The primary duties of the IT Specialist II lie within the Information Network Engineering, IT Project Management, and Systems Engineering domains of the IT Specialist II classification. This includes, security aspects of the initiation, design, development, testing, operation and defense of IT data and environments to address sources of disruption; and/or management or oversight of all phases of the project management and system development life cycles to ensure efficient delivery of a unique IT product, services or system; and/or architecture, design, configuration, operation and maintenance of systems discovery and planning, designing, configuring, administering an sustaining the operation of a defined system including network, server, storage, operating systems, database, program, hardware and software.

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

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

Working Conditions
•   This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.
•   The State's Commute Programs provide bicycle, mass transit and vanpool incentives to eligible state employees. The State's mass transit incentive pays 100% of the transit pass up to the IRS maximum of $325 per month in 2025.
•   DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11 floor high rise building. 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-472580

Position (s):
-005

Working Title:
Network Administrator - Hybrid Telework

Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II $8,374.00 - $11,220.00 A

of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information Department of State Hospitals
1215 O Street, MS 17
Sacramento, CA 95814

The mission of the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.

DSH-Sacramento moved into a modern, sustainable and innovative office building located at 1215 "O" Street, Sacramento, California. Some of the amenities of the building include the following:
•   First-floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
•   Café with multiple vendors available to the public
•   Outdoor seating with pedestrian walkways
•   Large, shared conference room on the first floor with a maximum capacity of 162 individuals
•   An employee fitness center with a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
•   Plaza area with a kitchenette on each floor
•   Lactation rooms
•   More conference rooms and collaborative working spaces available throughout the building - small, medium and large
•   Shared Terrace space on the 10th floor with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the Capitol
•   Mobile computer equipment, cloud-based technology and Wi-Fi for all staff Department Website:

Special Requirements
While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.

Foreign Degrees or Transcripts - Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply their coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:
•   National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or
•   Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. 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: 4/11/2025
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:

Department of State Hospitals
Whitney Brown
Attn: Whitney Brown
1215 O Street, MS-17

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals
Whitney Brown
Whitney Brown
1215 O Street, MS-17

Sacramento , CA 95814
Application drop-off locations may be non-operational during weekends and holidays.
08:30 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 . 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 -
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your TRANSCRIPTS along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on experience, must state that in the bypass notes for this requirement.
•  Statement of Qualifications -
Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified click apply for full job details