Job Posting: Information Technology Specialist I
Department of Fish and Wildlife
JC-520495
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
$6,513.00 - $10,537.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 6/19/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
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Job Description and Duties
Are you an experienced webmaster and looking for a diverse, challenging, and rewarding position to help preserve California's natural resources? CDFW is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual interested in supporting, maintaining and enhancing the Department's public and private facing websites.
The mission of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is to manage California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public.
Under the direction of Information Technology (IT) Supervisor II, the Information Technology Specialist I performs a variety of duties that are complex in nature and moderately broad in scope. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, operation and improvements of the Departments' websites, website platforms and software. This includes assuring all web pages and published documents comply with all State and Department policies, guidelines and standards; maintaining and managing the content and organization of new and existing web pages and published documents as directed; monitoring website activities; updating and enhancing websites, website platforms and software.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.
Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:
Personal Leave Program - Human Resources - CalHR.
This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least two (2) days per week. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.
Information Technology Specialist I: Exam Bulletin Link
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The duties of this position are primarily conducted indoors in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled cubicle which can fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. The position involves sitting most of the time but also requires walking or standing, required to use a computer, mouse, keyboard, and will be required to focus and sit for long periods of time at a computer screen, multi-tasking, adapting to changes in priorities, and completing tasks or projects with short notice. Travel up to 5% may be required via private or public transportation.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-520495
Position #(s):
565-030-1402-004
Working Title:
Information Technology Specialist I
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
Department Information
Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California's diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.
California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.
Join us and begin a meaningful new career!
Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov
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: 6/19/2026
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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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:
Department of Fish and Wildlife
HRB Mailing Address
Attn: Human Resources Branch
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Closed Drop Off Location
Human Resources Branch
Temporarily Closed
See Filing Instructions
Sacramento, CA 95814
Please Note: Drop-off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.
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:
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
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:
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Craig Schjoneman
(916) 764-9792
Craig.Schjoneman@wildlife.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Civil Rights Office
(916) 902-9211
civilrights@wildlife.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Filing Instructions
You must reference Position Number 565-030-1402-004 and RPA Number E-ITSB 25-006 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.
It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov. If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.
Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.
This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.
Resume - Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.
All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.
Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. The SOQ must be no more than three (3) pages, single-spaced, with one-inch margins, in 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. The SOQ must discuss the applicant's applicable experience as it pertains to the duty statement and each item below. Failure to submit a SOQ or follow these requirements will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from the hiring process. A resume is required but does not take the place of the SOQ. A cover letter and other documents will not be considered in the place of the SOQ.
You must respond to the following questions:
Describe your experience implementing, configuring, administering, maintaining, and/or supporting large public facing websites. Provide an example of your experience to include the website platform, the number of years of experience you have supporting the website(s), and your role in supporting them.
Describe your experience implementing, configuring, administering, maintaining, and/or supporting Content Management Systems (CMS), (e.g., DotNetNuke (DNN), WordPress, SharePoint). Provide an example of your experience and what tasks you performed in them to include the name of the CMS(s), the number of years of experience you have supporting the CMS(s), and your role in supporting them.
Describe your experience with compliance and accessibility standards (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Section 508, the amendment of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972). Provide examples of your experience to include the number of years of experience you have supporting website compliance and accessibility, and your role in supporting the website(s).
Describe your experience with HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript, or other web technologies. List each language have experience with and identify how many years of experience you have working within each. Provide a brief overview of a project you were involved with where you used your developer skills. List the language you used and identify your role in the project and its outcome.
Describe your experience working with analytics tools such as (Google Analytics, etc.) to measure and improve site performance. List how many years of experience you have working with and/or support analytics tools. Provide a brief overview of a project you were involved with where you had to use your skills capturing analytics and how they contributed to the outcome of the project.
Describe your experience including how many years you have performed business analysis activities. Provide a brief overview of a project where you led or contributed significantly to the project. List what your role was, what tools or processes you used, and the project's outcome.
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.