Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Information Technology Specialist I will have independent responsibility for the coordination, administration, maintenance and software support for the statewide DNA database, CAL-DNA. The state DNA database must coordinate with and provide data to the National DNA Index System (NDIS), on an ongoing basis through a wide area network. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the accumulation of information, analysis and problem definition, contracting of software development, and the development of statewide plans for databases which interface with local laboratories and the national system, NDIS.

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Special Requirements

• The position(s) requires that incumbents pass a Background Investigation prior to being hired. The Background Investigation may include Criminal Background and a review of any governmental records.
• A fingerprint check is required.

Eligibility:

To be appointed to this position you must meet the minimum qualifications, be eligible for transfer, reinstatement, or have current list eligibility for this classificaiton. For more information on how to complete the exam please visit:  Information Technology Specialist I - Exam Bulletin .

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:

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:

Knowledge of: Principles, techniques, and procedures related to the delivery of information technology services; the System Development Lifecycle including the associated methodol gies, tools, and processes; the organization's business processes and procedures; education tools and techniques; performance monitoring tools and techniques; and data administration techniques and best practices.

Ability to: Use initiative; act independently with flexibility and tact; use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; perform technical analysis of proposed technology solutions; comprehend technical documents to interpret specifications, system implementations, capabilities, interdependencies, and compatibilities; serve as a technical liaison; develop and effectively utilize all available resources; develop end-user training materials; and gather data to perform statistical analysis and report outcomes.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifcations

The SOQ must be typed in a professional 12-point font, single-spaced, and no more than one page in length. It should be a narrative discussion of how your knowledge, skills, abilities and experience relate to this position as described in the duty statement. You may draw from your experience in professional, educational and personal settings.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. To be considered for the position, applicants must submit an SOQ along with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants who fail to follow this requirement as specified will be disqualified from the selection process. Please see Statement of Qualifications section below for instructions.

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Permanent employment, Full time, Local area,

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