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(1937) Information Technology Specialist I
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Position #:
051-420-1402-011
Salary Range:
$6,139 -$9,932
Issue Date:
4/25/2024
Contact:
Lucy Xiong 916-323-6455
Location:
State Accounting & Reporting
3301 C Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Final Filing Date:
May 8, 2024
Individuals who are currently in this classification, or are eligible for lateral transfer or promotion, or are reachable on a certification list may apply.
For permanent positions, SROA and surplus candidates should attach “surplus letters” to their application. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
Submit application package electronically via your CalCareers account or to address below:
State Controller’s Office
Human Resources Office
ATTN: Classification Unit - AM
300 Capitol Mall, Ste. 300
Sacramento, CA 95814
Application package must include all the required documents. Mailed application package must include Position #051-420-1402-011 in the job title section. Application received without this information may be rejected.
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Benefits: The following link outlines a summary of benefits available to state employees: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
The option for Hybrid telework is available upon completion of training period.
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Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed. Application must include “to” and “from” employment dates (m/d/y), hours per week, and prior employer contact information including contact number. Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position.
The selected candidate considered for the advertised position will be required to undergo a fingerprint clearance and any offer of employment will be contingent upon live scan fingerprint results.
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Scope of Position:
Under general direction provided by the Information Technology Supervisor II, and utilizing knowledge of information technology concepts, practices, and methods, the Information Technology Specialist I performs a variety of assignments of advanced complexity involving analysis, development, and implementation of technological solutions, as well as documents and supports new and existing databases, applications, and other production systems in the State Accounting and Reporting Division (SARD).
Duties and Responsibilities:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)
- Assist with design, coding, maintenance and enhancements to various databases and systems use by SARD in relation to the State’s Fiscal, Budgetary/Legal, and GAAP systems as well as the division’s File Interface Staging Engine (FISE) as it relates to the state-wide FI$Cal system.
- Provide desktop support for division staff including installation and configuration of various software and hardware including personal computers, network printers, and mobile devices.
- Provide outstanding customer service support and interact effectively with all levels of users in a professional and courteous manner.
- Monitor and resolve problems with information technology systems hardware, software, and implementation of processes.
- Assist with installation of software upgrades and administrative tasks (access, configurations, etc.).
- Perform procurement and asset management functions including ordering, deploying, surveying and submitting requests for warranty repair.
- Analyze accounting database and financial systems to include development of new systems and daily resolution of operational and procedural problems of existing systems.
- Analyze existing methods and develop business process improvements and technology solutions. Develop alternatives and make recommendations to management regarding business application efficiencies.
- Maintain and manage user accounts in Active Directory.
- Provide staff training in the use of equipment and PC applications to users. As needed, work one-on-one with users to ensure understanding of new equipment and applications.
- Develop and maintain procedures and documentation.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience working with a PC and applicable knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and a commitment to provide quality customer service.
- Ability to establish, promote, and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Good work habits, attendance, and attitude.
- Ability to use tact and good judgment.