Information Technology Associate

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Information Technology (IT) Supervisor I, the ITA is responsible for installation, maintenance, and development strategies on the scope of work; training personnel in the operation of equipment relative to the Consolidated Patrol Vehicle Environment (CPVE) and Enforcement Vehicle 2020 (EV20) systems. Install, maintain, and troubleshoot applications, vehicle modems, radars, and any on-board computer equipment at the Fleet Operations Section (FOS) for the Enforcement & Vehicle Technology Section.

See the Duty Statement for complete information regarding the duties of this position.

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Working Conditions

Work may be conducted in both office and field environments, including vehicle production and maintenance settings. The position may involve working in varied environmental conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, and noise. Local and occasional statewide travel may be required. The incumbent may be required to lift and move equipment necessary to support mobile technology systems.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified before appointment. To satisfy the minimum qualification requirement with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for initial review. Original diplomas or official, sealed transcripts will be required before the start date. Applicants with foreign transcript(s)/degree(s) must provide a third-party transcript/degree credential evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than 2 pages in length, and 11-point Arial font.

1. Describe how your background, experience, education and/or training in Information Technology makes you qualified for this position.

2. Describe your experience working collaboratively with a small team to achieve a goal set by upper management. Provide an example of how you contributed to solving a challenge encountered by the team.

3. Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to identify IT problems using logical analysis to find information, understand causes, and evaluate and select or recommend that best possible course of action.

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:

> Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills

> Well developed troubleshooting skills

> Ability to read schematics

> Excellent attendance and punctuality

> Well-developed written and oral communications skills

> Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

> Ability to work independently, as well as within a team environment

> Work well with all levels of headquarters and field personnel

> Ability to meet short deadlines

Benefits

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

Newer gated campus located close to Downtown Sacramento; offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, gym, an ATM, on-site Bistro, and is close to a light rail station. Close to bike/walking paths along the American River.

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire and a Statement of Qualifications with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-521438) and/or position number 388-047-1401-956 on the application.

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names, and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute for a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this 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, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver's license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered. Refer to the Special Requirement Section of this job posting for the SOQ questions.