Information Technology Specialist II JC-518136

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 518136 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 06/1/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

Are you seeking a rewarding career in Information Technology? The California State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Information Technology is currently hiring for an Information Technology Specialist II within the Server Operations Unit. This role is located at 1001 I Street, 8th Floor, Sacramento, in the heart of downtown, conveniently situated near the light rail stations and many other public transportation options. Additionally, this position currently offers the flexibility of a Hybrid Teleworking option. 

Duties: Under the administrative direction of the Information Technology Manager II of the IT Infrastructure Support Branch in the Division of Information Technology (DIT), and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the Water Boards’ and CalEPA’s strategic plan, the Information Technology Specialist III (ITS III) is expected to be courteous and provide timely response to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and solicit/consider internal/external input when completing work assignments.

The ITS III serves as the Water Boards Enterprise Infrastructure Architect and will be considered the Water Boards’ expert for Enterprise virtualization, compute, backup, and storage services and systems, including integration, adaptation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance. Will serve as an expert technical specialist and project manager performing the most complex enterprise IT infrastructure projects. Will have broad, deep knowledge of existing and emerging enterprise infrastructure architecture and technologies, and the ability to architect and lead complex enterprise infrastructure projects.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

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Working Conditions

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.

In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.  Proof of residency may be required.

Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.

In addition, note: 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 and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Job type: Full-Time

$8,625.00 - $11,557.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.