Information Technology Specialist I

Job Description

Job Description and Duties
Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced by 3% and will accrue 5 hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period. PLP 2025 for this classification is expected to be effective through July 2027. Under the direction of the Information Technology Manager I (ITM I), the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) Database Engineer performs activities in the domains of systems and software engineering. The ITS I is responsible for all database administration (DBA) and support of development activities for complex on-prem and cloud enterprise solutions. This includes analysis, design, development, testing, delivery, support, ETL, and ad-hoc data requests. To support the system, the incumbent leads daily database operations including monitoring, troubleshooting, triaging, and resolving issues or requests as needed. The position supports security measures and best practices to protect technical assets from unauthorized access and potential threats, and collaborates with staff to provide best in class solutions. The Office of the Inspector General intends to fully comply with Executive Order N-22-25, requiring employees to report to an OIG office location or field location at least four days per week. Additional on-site days may be required based on departmental policies and operational needs. The designated Headquarters (HQ) for this position is in Sacramento County, and the selected candidate will be required to commute to their HQ office location as needed to meet operational needs. All commute expenses to the HQ location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. Proof of California residency will be required if teleworking prior to appointment. *E-mail will be the primary method of communication for the recruitment and interview process. Please ensure the e-mail address listed on your application is current and/or accurate. PLEASE NOTE: Electronic application submission through CalCareers is highly encouraged. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

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: Minimum 3 years of experience administering on-premises and/or cloud database server environments Minimum 3 years of experience with data modeling, ETL design, query optimization, and developing stored procedures and functions Minimum 3 years of experience creating and managing various documents such as technical designs, operating procedures, workflows, and user guides. Experience supporting data requests, performing quality assurance activities and requirements analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. Proof of California residency will be required if teleworking prior to appointment. *E-mail will be the primary method of communication for the recruitment and interview process. Please ensure the e-mail address listed on your application is current and/or accurate. PLEASE NOTE: Electronic application submission through CalCareers is highly encouraged. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify. 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: Minimum 3 years of experience administering on-premises and/or cloud database server environments Minimum 3 years of experience with data modeling, ETL design, query optimization, and developing stored procedures and functions Minimum 3 years of experience creating and managing various documents such as technical designs, operating procedures, workflows, and user guides. Experience supporting data requests, performing quality assurance activities and requirements analysis.