What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Specialist / Quality Assurance Testing position at California Department of Justice?
Job Description And Duties
Join the Application Development Bureau and play a vital role in shaping the future of criminal justice technology! As part of our team you’ll design, implement, and maintain statewide information systems that directly support law enforcement efforts. We value innovation and collaboration, offering you the chance to work on impactful projects that enhance public safety. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your skills can truly make a difference!
Under the direction of the Information Technology Supervisor (IT Sup) II, the Information Technology Specialist (ITS) I performs a wide range of complex analytical and advanced technical activities. The ITS I performs the more responsible, varied, and difficult work of the Unit, and is assigned responsibilities, which requires independence of action. The ITS I typically acts as lead person on more complex assignments. The ITS I may function as a software testing lead, ensures new releases and enhancements to software developed and used by Department of Justice meets business requirements, technical specifications, and customer needs. Job functions include creates, and in some cases approves, test plans, schedules, methods, and approaches, coordinates with end-users for functional and user acceptance testing, and works with the technical, program, and administrative staff on software release configurations and processes.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-492133
Position #(s):
420-878-1402-002
Working Title
Technical Specialist / Quality Assurance Testing
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:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework
Hybrid
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift
Day
Work Week
Monday-Friday
Department Information
This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Application Development Bureau, DLE, Biometrics & PDMP Systems Branch, Enterprise Services Section, Quality Assurance/Enterprise Testing Office.
Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR
ALTERNATE RANGE CRITERIA 484
Established 1/31/18, Pay Letters 18-04 and 18-05
Range A. This range shall apply to persons who do not meet the criteria for Range B or Range C.
Range B. This range shall apply to persons who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification and who have also completed two years of satisfactory additional experience performing duties equivalent to or higher than an Information Technology Specialist I.
Qualifications
Range C. This range shall apply to persons who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification and who have also completed four years of satisfactory additional experience performing duties equivalent to or higher than an Information Technology Specialist I.:
When the requirements for the criteria are met and upon recommendation of the appointing power, the employee shall receive a rate under the provisions of California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 599.676. Upon movement to Range C, the employee shall receive a rate under the provisions of California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 599.674 shall apply.
Benefits of working for the State of California:
Join the Application Development Bureau and play a vital role in shaping the future of criminal justice technology! As part of our team you’ll design, implement, and maintain statewide information systems that directly support law enforcement efforts. We value innovation and collaboration, offering you the chance to work on impactful projects that enhance public safety. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your skills can truly make a difference!
Under the direction of the Information Technology Supervisor (IT Sup) II, the Information Technology Specialist (ITS) I performs a wide range of complex analytical and advanced technical activities. The ITS I performs the more responsible, varied, and difficult work of the Unit, and is assigned responsibilities, which requires independence of action. The ITS I typically acts as lead person on more complex assignments. The ITS I may function as a software testing lead, ensures new releases and enhancements to software developed and used by Department of Justice meets business requirements, technical specifications, and customer needs. Job functions include creates, and in some cases approves, test plans, schedules, methods, and approaches, coordinates with end-users for functional and user acceptance testing, and works with the technical, program, and administrative staff on software release configurations and processes.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-492133
Position #(s):
420-878-1402-002
Working Title
Technical Specialist / Quality Assurance Testing
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:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework
Hybrid
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift
Day
Work Week
Monday-Friday
Department Information
This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Application Development Bureau, DLE, Biometrics & PDMP Systems Branch, Enterprise Services Section, Quality Assurance/Enterprise Testing Office.
Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR
ALTERNATE RANGE CRITERIA 484
Established 1/31/18, Pay Letters 18-04 and 18-05
Range A. This range shall apply to persons who do not meet the criteria for Range B or Range C.
Range B. This range shall apply to persons who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification and who have also completed two years of satisfactory additional experience performing duties equivalent to or higher than an Information Technology Specialist I.
Qualifications
Range C. This range shall apply to persons who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification and who have also completed four years of satisfactory additional experience performing duties equivalent to or higher than an Information Technology Specialist I.:
When the requirements for the criteria are met and upon recommendation of the appointing power, the employee shall receive a rate under the provisions of California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 599.676. Upon movement to Range C, the employee shall receive a rate under the provisions of California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 599.674 shall apply.
Benefits of working for the State of California:
- Work-life balance
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible paid leave options
- Consistent wage increases
- Pension retirement
- Job stability
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!
Salary : $6,513 - $10,537
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