Job Posting: Information Technology Specialist I

Peace Officer Standards and Training

JC-166388
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Information Technology Specialist I
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$5,297.00 - $8,570.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 8/5/2019

Job Description and Duties

The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is recruiting for the position of Information Technology Specialist I in the Computer Services Bureau.

The term "VAR" in the position number indicates there are multiple positions available. 

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to be submitted as part of the application package. Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for additional information regarding the SOQ.

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

Working Conditions

POST is a small, friendly, state agency located in West Sacramento with easy freeway access and plenty of FREE parking. 

These positions are located at POST headquarters in West Sacramento, Ca.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-166388
Position #(s):
421-034-1402-XXX
Working Title:
Information Technology Specialist I
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
$5,297.00 - $8,570.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Yolo County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

POST is a small agency of approximately 135 dedicated law enforcement professionals and support staff, who maintain quality standards, deliver testing, and maintain training records and certifications for 100,000 peace officers and safety dispatchers across the state. 

For more information about POST please visit our web site at https://post.ca.gov/.

Special Requirements

  • A fingerprint check is required.
  • SOQ (See below)

A COMPLETE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH YOUR STATE APPLICATION.  IF THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS NOT SUBMITTED, THE APPLICANT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.  THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE SHOULD BE TYPED ON 8 1/2 X 11 PAPER USING 12-POINT FONT, INCLUDING THE APPLICANT'S FULL NAME AND DATE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.  IT SHOULD NOT EXCEED 1 PAGE IN LENGTH.

Please attach an SOQ detailing your demonstrated expertise with the following, including details about your specific roles and lengths of time.

  1. Please provide a brief summary of your background and experience related to software development (programming), including tools, technologies, and any specific projects.  Experience in the work, school, or informal learning environments are all acceptable areas for this response.

 

  1. Describe your strategy for keeping your skills current with evolving technology.  What specialized knowledge do you bring to this position?

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 8/5/2019

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Peace Officer Standards and Training
Attn: Emily Lee
860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100
West Sacramento, CA 95605-1630

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Emily Lee
860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100
West Sacramento, CA 95605-1630
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed information regarding the required SOQ.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Salina Littleton
(916) 227-2085
salina.littleton@post.ca.gov

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:
Sonya Baland
(916) 227-3927
sonya.baland@post.ca.gov
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.

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.