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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Department of Justice
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026

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 Manager (ITM) I, the Information Technology Specialist (ITS) II provides all technical and database system support and maintenance activities. This includes make plans, analysis, design, development, documentation, and maintenance of innovative technical solutions in support of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) software, Software as a Service (SaaS), and hosted software systems for the Department of Justice (DOJ).


The ITS II ensures that the business and information technology (IT) requirements are in alignment by the link between the business mission, strategy, and processes to the IT strategy. The ITS II oversees and guides the business and IT strategies to function cohesively. The ITS II makes technical recommendations to executive management and business customers, and provides leadership and direction to other technical staff and vendors. The ITS II is an expert in software solutions, acts as a team lead and technical analyst on complex applications, and performs at the expert specialist level of this career series; works collaboratively with other technical and business units within DOJ. The ITS II also provides high-level technical support and maintenance including staff training, administration and the configuration, analysis, design, development, troubleshooting, testing, and reporting, and implementation of data solutions, including leading the data migration efforts. The ITS II develops and publishes technical procedures and user guides for configuration of the application and details intricate and complex programs and processes. This position applies the highest level of technical and business knowledge in the most complex system analysis, operation of user interfaces and output, data analysis, and manipulation for business requests. The incumbent performs project lead responsibilities over one or more of the applications and works independently and as a team leader to prioritize work, develop work plans, and manage task assignments. The incumbent must demonstrate a high level of communication (both oral and written) skills while these responsibilities are performed.

Here are additional Duty Statement descriptions that expands on the tasks of an ITS II:


The ITS II leads and performs complex data migration activities to support the implementation and maintenance of enterprise systems, including planning, mapping, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation of legacy data to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and alignment with business and program requirements. The ITS II provides technical leadership and oversight of data migration activities performed by vendors and project teams including reviewing data migration plans, validating data mapping and transformation logic, and ensuring deliverables meet contractual requirements, data governance standards, and program business needs.

 

 


You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

This position is designated for telework under Government Code section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California and may require reporting to headquarters or field offices and facilities to fulfill operational needs. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Justice policies.

This position is eligible for telework, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
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  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-516969
Position #(s):
420-986-1414-001
Working Title:
Cloud (PaaS) Application Developer
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$8,625.00 - $11,557.00 A
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 Shift
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Application Development Bureau, DLE, Biometrics & PDMP Systems Branch (DBPSB), Enterprise Services Section.

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.

Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

The Department of Justice does not provide visa sponsorship and is not an E-Verify employer.

A fingerprint check is required.

Clearly indicate JC – 516969 in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your State Application.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

A background check is required. (if applicable).

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Salary : $103,500 - $138,684

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