Information Technology Specialist

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Job Code #: JC-510944

Position #(s): -001

Working Title: Lead Systems Administrator

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A
$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B
$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: San Bernardino County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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Under the direction of an IT Supervisor II, the incumbent serves as Lead Systems Administrator supporting the Service Desk and IT Asset Management in the District 8 Office and surrounding area.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
The incumbent collaborates with management and provides leadership for the administrative and technical support for the Local Area Network, servers, printers, computers, laptops, tablets, mobile devices and telecommunications services. The incumbent performs complex activities of the System Development Life‑cycle which includes systems: analysis, design, build, test, maintenance and operations. Additionally, the incumbent provides lead support for all phases of end‑user device life cycle management including procurement, deployment, installation, configuration, maintenance and operations, and surplus.

The incumbent provides end‑user training in the configuration and use of client technologies. The incumbent collaborates with peers and management to update and recommend standards, processes and procedures, and technology practices. The incumbent tracks, monitors, and audits IT assets to maintain accountability using standard asset management tools and techniques in compliance with the State Administrative Manual and other applicable policies and regulations.

The incumbent also performs functions including, but are not limited to, researching, writing, reporting, presenting, etc. The incumbent administers the IT Service Management system for District 8 providing system analysis, support and trains other analysts on functionality, policy and procedures. Also, providing lead support to Information technology.

• System Engineering
• Client Services

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Information Technology Specialist I exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please  and search by typing in the classification title.

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