Information Technology Specialist I

California Department of Justice

California (MO)

On-site

USD 872,000 - 1,232,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Pension retirement

Job stability

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

California Department of Justice’s Jan Bashinski DNA Laboratory seeks an Information Technology Specialist I to administer and coordinate IT infrastructure for CAL-DNA and the statewide database. Relies on Active Directory, server maintenance, and WAN coordination with the National DNA Index System (NDIS).

The role requires monitoring performance, problem resolution, and collaboration with labs and national partners to ensure data integrity and system reliability.

Qualifications

Experience administering IT systems for state laboratories and statewide databases.
Knowledge of directory services, server maintenance, and incident response.
Ability to coordinate with national systems (NDIS) and local labs.

Responsibilities

Monitor system performance and perform upkeep for CAL-DNA infrastructure.
Coordinate data sharing with NDIS over WAN.
Develop statewide plans for databases interfacing with labs and national systems.

Skills

Active Directory

System Administration

WAN/LAN Networking

Data Center Mgmt

Tools

AD Tools

WAN Infrastructure

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to the Department of Justice’s public safety mission? The Jan Bashinski DNA Laboratory’s IT team could be the place for you!

Under the direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II, the Information Technology Specialist I serves as part of a team of Systems Administrators with independent responsibility for administering, coordinating, planning, and infrastructure upkeep and maintenance for the Jan Bashinski DNA Laboratory and 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 (WAN). Responsibilities include monitoring system performance, accumulation and analysis of information and problem definition and resolution; Active Directory (AD) and IT resource management and the development of statewide plans for databases which interface with local laboratories and the national system, NDIS.

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

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-524401

Position #(s)

420-506-1402-005

Working Title

Information Technology Specialist I

Classification

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Salary

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A
$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B
$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

Work Location

Contra Costa County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

8am-5pm

Work Week

Monday-Friday

Department Information

This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Forensic Services, Jan Bashinski DNA Laboratory, in Richmond, CA.
Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR .

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