INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Free parking nearby

Job summary

State of California’s CAL FIRE is seeking an IT Procurement Technician in Yolo County. The role supports IT procurement and information technology operations within the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, with a permanent, full-time status and a hybrid work arrangement.

Salary ranges from $4,133 to $6,613 per month, with specific pay bands for different classifications. The successful candidate will travel statewide up to 25% and must reside in California upon appointment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications are described in the official IT Technician classification specifications.
• Employee must provide transcripts if using education to meet qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Travel statewide up to 25% for hardware repairs and support.
• Work at remote facilities or incidents to effect repairs on-site.
• Report to the office as needed per CAL FIRE telework policy.

Job description

Job Posting: IT Procurement Technician

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-535779

IT Procurement Technician
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN

$4,133.00 - $6,613.00 per Month

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

Final Filing Date: 10/26/2026

Working Conditions

• Statewide travel (25%) with possibly overnight stays. Will be required work at remote facilities or incidents to affect repairs onsite, which can involve overnight travel. Hardware repair requires occasional lifting of PC’s and printers which should not exceed 40 pounds.


• This position is located in the Riverpoint Marketplace area of West Sacramento (10 minutes from downtown), near the IKEA. Our building offers a free parking lot to employees and is within walking distance of numerous restaurants and shops.


• This position is eligible for a hybrid telework option, in accordance with CAL FIRE’s telework policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist


• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535779

Position #(s): 541-021-1400-006

Working Title: IT Procurement Technician

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN

Classification Range:

• $4,133.00 - $5,538.00 A


• $4,485.00 - $6,011.00 B


• $4,934.00 - $6,613.00 C


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

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Yolo County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 12,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.

When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

Special Requirements

• If using education to meet Minimum Qualifications, please provide transcripts.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

1. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.


2. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

The minimum qualifications can be found in the Information Technology Technician classification specifications.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Michael Dettelbach
(000) -
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Information Technology Technician

Statement of Qualifications (1 page minimum, in PDF format)

1. Describe your knowledge and experience supporting day-to-day IT operations, including working with IT systems, services, hardware, software, or technical documentation.


2. Describe your knowledge and experience providing customer support for Information Technology related items.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.