What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN position at California State Controller's Office?
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-515591
Position #(s):
051-340-1400-005
Working Title:
Technician
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
$4,133.00 - $6,810.00
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
Facility:
Information Systems Division
Work Shift:
4:30PM - 12:30AM
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
Department Information
The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future.
The Information Services Division (ISD) of the California State Controller’s Office is the technology hub that drives innovation and efficiency across the agency. ISD is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing critical IT systems that support the State’s payroll, accounting, and financial reporting functions. If you're passionate about software development, cybersecurity, data management, or IT project management, ISD offers a dynamic environment for tech professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.
Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well-being of its employees. Apply today and build a California where everyone thrives!
Visit our website to learn more about the State Controller’s Office.
How did you hear about us? Take our survey!
Job Description And Duties
Under close supervision of an Information Technology Supervisor I, the Information Technology Technician (incumbent) will support the Production Operations (PO) Unit, and other customers within the State Controller's Office (SCO). The duties of this position are focused in the Software Engineering domain; however, work may be assigned in other domains as appropriate.
The incumbent will perform a full range of batch processing assignments on a mainframe, utilizing advanced technologies. The incumbent must possess excellent interpersonal skills and communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and electronically with SCO personnel and external clients/peers. The incumbent must be willing to work extended hours (graveyard and day shifts), weekends, and be on call in an Operational or Business Recovery event.
Duties Performed:
(Candidates must perform the following essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)
Special Requirements
A resume is required.
Take the required examination here: Information Technology Technician
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: 5/11/2026
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.
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:
State Controller's Office
Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources Office, J.W.
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Controller's Office
Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources Office, J.W.
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento , CA 95814
Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date.
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:
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Job Code #:
JC-515591
Position #(s):
051-340-1400-005
Working Title:
Technician
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
$4,133.00 - $6,810.00
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
Facility:
Information Systems Division
Work Shift:
4:30PM - 12:30AM
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
Department Information
The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you’ll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state’s future.
The Information Services Division (ISD) of the California State Controller’s Office is the technology hub that drives innovation and efficiency across the agency. ISD is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing critical IT systems that support the State’s payroll, accounting, and financial reporting functions. If you're passionate about software development, cybersecurity, data management, or IT project management, ISD offers a dynamic environment for tech professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.
Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well-being of its employees. Apply today and build a California where everyone thrives!
Visit our website to learn more about the State Controller’s Office.
How did you hear about us? Take our survey!
Job Description And Duties
Under close supervision of an Information Technology Supervisor I, the Information Technology Technician (incumbent) will support the Production Operations (PO) Unit, and other customers within the State Controller's Office (SCO). The duties of this position are focused in the Software Engineering domain; however, work may be assigned in other domains as appropriate.
The incumbent will perform a full range of batch processing assignments on a mainframe, utilizing advanced technologies. The incumbent must possess excellent interpersonal skills and communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and electronically with SCO personnel and external clients/peers. The incumbent must be willing to work extended hours (graveyard and day shifts), weekends, and be on call in an Operational or Business Recovery event.
Duties Performed:
(Candidates must perform the following essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)
- Monitor, check in and balance all production batch jobs, verifying inputs, counts and condition codes. Prepare/ complete run sheets, logs, interface sheets, route, fax, and email output data. File run sheets, turnovers, hot sheets, stat sheets, and archive all jobs. Ensure production schedules are met. Ensure maintenance and operational procedures are documented and in place to support production systems. Respond to and resolve client requests or incidents. Configure and/or modify software processes that support production operations processing.
- Troubleshoot processing issues to identify causes of system failures and service interruptions. Apply required fix to restore normal operations.
- Train on all systems (e.g. Financial, Payroll, Employment History, etc.) to perform as a primary for routine processes and a backup on critical processes. Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and trends.
- Write Job Control Language (JCL) and modify ISPF Panels/C-Lists/Dialogs, as required to ensure production jobs are executed correctly.
- Update and maintain backup files, control information for major processes, databases, View Direct and related system tables.
- Prepare and maintain procedures for all production batch jobs and recovery processes. Report on progress, identify and suggest ways to make processes error-free, and more efficient
Special Requirements
A resume is required.
Take the required examination here: Information Technology Technician
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: 5/11/2026
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.
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:
State Controller's Office
Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources Office, J.W.
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Controller's Office
Human Resources
Attn: Human Resources Office, J.W.
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300
Sacramento , CA 95814
Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date.
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Salary : $4,133 - $6,810