Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator – Information Technology Specialist I

Salary: $6,513.00 – $10,537.00 per month (new to State candidates receive the minimum salary for the classification)

Final Filing Date: 1/12/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (via Cal Career account) or Mail Drop‑Off

The Information Technology Specialist I will support the Bimodal Support Unit. Responsibilities include designing, developing, configuring, customizing, and integrating technologies such as Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, Tableau, Salesforce, and Service Now, and providing day‑to‑day maintenance and operations support.

• Administer and support CI/CD pipelines and Application Life‑Cycle Management tools in alignment with the SDLC.
• Install, configure, and manage SDLC tools—code repositories, version control, requirements management, and application performance monitoring.
• Resolve complex technical problems for the development team.
• Establish technical specifications, perform systems analysis, and develop performance standards.
• Lead or advise IT staff through all phases of the system development life cycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Lead enterprise‑scale IT projects involving cross‑functional teams and integration of multiple platforms with SDLC tools.

• Business Technology Management
• Client Services
• Software Engineering

Minimum qualifications are outlined in the Class Specification for the Information Technology Specialist I. Applicants must meet the Education, License, or Certificate minimums and provide required documentation such as transcripts or diplomas.

Position located at 1500 5th Street, Sacramento, CA. The employee works in a climate‑controlled, artificial‑light office on a personal computer. Travel may be required; a state vehicle will be provided if available. Valid driver’s license required for state‑vehicle operation.

Occasional weekend or after‑hours work and telework may be requested based on operational needs.

Complete application packages must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Electronic submissions via Cal Career are recommended. For hard‑copy applications, send the full package to the address listed below or drop it off at the provided center during business hours.

Mailing Address:
Department of Transportation, Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services, MS‑90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036

Drop‑Off Address:
Department of Transportation, Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816 (Open 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM weekdays)

• Hands‑on experience administering enterprise platforms such as Tableau, Jira, Salesforce, and Service Now.
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops, or Jenkins.
• Proficiency in scalable software design, root‑cause analysis, and Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, translation of technical concepts, and end‑user training.
• Ability to coordinate and deliver technical solutions under tight deadlines.

View the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees.

Human Resources Contact:
Dina Coloma

Hiring Unit Contact:
IT Admin HR

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, or sexual orientation.