INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Job Description and Duties

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION / SACRAMENTO HEADQUARTERS

The reporting location for this position is Headquarters in Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the direction of the IT Supervisor II  in the Web, App and Data Services Section.  

The incumbent performs a broad range of routine and complex web-related tasks supporting the Department's public and internal web presence, exercising sound judgment to assess, prioritize, and resolve incoming web requests and issues based on importance, urgency, and risk. Serving as a primary point of contact for web managers, web contributors, and other internal requesters, the incumbent provides technical guidance, troubleshooting support, and ad hoc training to promote compliance and build web proficiency across the Department. The incumbent uses manual inspection and automated testing tools to evaluate adherence to Departmental standards, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and general quality control criteria. The incumbent personally remediates non-compliant web content or creates new web content as operational needs arise. The incumbent is required to maintain a thorough understanding of Section 508 (ADA) accessibility requirements and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, or the most current applicable standards. All web development work must meet compliance requirements, and the incumbent is expected to proactively identify and remediate accessibility issues throughout the development lifecycle.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position,  please contact Oscar Vasquez at View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov or at ( View email address on calcareers.ca.gov ).  

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

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

Please include a 1-2 page(s), 12-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the following two questions. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.

1. Please describe your experience managing an enterprise level public website as well as your experience with Section 508 (ADA) accessibility requirements and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Include your accessibility remediation process and the main challenges faced.

2.  Why do you want to work for California State Parks and not a different State Department?

Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

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: 8/10/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 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:

Department of Parks & Recreation

Administrative Services Division

Attn: Certification Unit

P.O. Box 942896

Sacramento , CA 94296-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Parks & Recreation

Primary Cert Contact 2

Class & Hiring

PO Box 942896

Sacramento , CA 94296-001

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 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 "Special Requirements"

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.

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.

Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Oscar Vasquez
View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov
View email address on calcareers.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:
Sharon Comas - EEO Office
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View email address on calcareers.ca.gov

California Relay Service: View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov (TTY), View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-073-1402-008 and the Job Control # JC-526988 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.