INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Information Technology Specialist I

Information Technology Specialist I – Information Technology Division / Field Services / Petaluma, CA

The reporting location for this position is the Information Technology Division in Petaluma, CA. This position will work under the direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II.

California State Parks is looking for a skilled IT specialist that would be responsible for assisting the Bay Area District and surrounding districts with all IT needs including maintaining the wide area network, network printer servers, desktop environments, and is responsible for hardware and software management.

In this role, you'll:

• Configure, install, and maintain network infrastructure and services across the district's offices and park units.

• Manage and support the wide area network (WAN), network printers, servers, and desktop environments to ensure reliable connectivity.

• Oversee hardware and software lifecycle management, ensuring systems are secure and up to date.

• Collaborate on the design, planning, and implementation of major IT system changes and network improvements.

• Participate in complex system projects to enhance data management and improve connectivity for remote field locations.

Travel is required. Possession of a Class C Drivers License is required.

Occasional after-hours or weekend support for critical maintenance and incident response. Incumbent will operate and navigate 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, SUVs or motorcycles in remote park locations and may need to walk or hike to remote areas of parks with a wide range of terrain.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Chris Gresham at View phone number on click.appcast.io or at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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 Duty Statement.