Job Posting: Network Systems Administrator

Department of Justice

JC-483873
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Network Systems Administrator
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE

$4,935.00 - $8,740.00 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: 8/15/2025

Job Description and Duties

As the state’s federally mandated Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) works aggressively to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activities and the illegal diversion of health care resources from California’s most vulnerable citizens.

Under the general supervision of the Information Technology Manager I, the incumbent performs a variety of systems analysis and technical activities in support of the Division's local area networks (LAN). The incumbent may function as the technical and knowledgeable network administrator for the LAN in each of the Division offices statewide. The position is one of the key persons responsible for coordinating and enforcing network standards and working with the Wide Area Network (WAN) engineers to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and problems to maintain optimal ongoing daily support of the network. The incumbent also works with the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and Hawkins Data Center (HDC) of the Department on matters of enterprise issues and concerns. The incumbent may also assume a lead role on automation activities, studies, and projects assigned by the Division Director which have statewide application or impact. These include innovative strategies for the production of investigative and prosecutorial workloads such as new technologies for case management, document management, teleprocessing, etc.

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

Working Conditions

Telework is available but is contingent on DMFEA's operational needs. Telework requires California residency.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-483873
Position #(s):
423-655-1401-001
Working Title:
Network Systems Administrator
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE
$4,935.00 - $6,614.00 A
$5,424.00 - $7,270.00 B
$5,930.00 - $7,947.00 C
$6,521.00 - $8,740.00 D
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:
San Diego County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
DMFEA Personnel
Work Shift:
Day
Work Week:
Monday-Friday

Department Information

  • This position is located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Investigations Section, San Diego Regional Office. Occasional travel to other DMFEA offices throughout the state will be required. 
  • 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.
  • Individuals who are new to State service or are looking to promote must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Department of Justice. To access the Information Technology Associate Examination and obtain list eligibility, please click HERE.
  • For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at https://www.oag.ca.gov/
  • Please note that the Information Technology Associate classification contains multiple salary ranges. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 483 as follows:

When using education to meet the Alternate Range Criteria, education must include at least 15 semester units (or 22.5 quarter units) of information technology or closely related course work. Closely related coursework refers to a course of study involving the study of computing, such as software engineering, computer engineering, Management Information Systems, Geographic Information System, and computing technology.

Range A. This range shall apply to persons who do not meet the criteria for Range B, Range C, or Range D.

Range B. This range shall apply to persons who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification and who have:

1. Completed one year of satisfactory additional experience performing duties equivalent to or higher than an Information Technology Associate, or

2. Completed an additional 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university.

Range C. This range shall apply to persons who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification and who have:

1. Completed three years of satisfactory additional experience performing duties equivalent to or higher than an Information Technology Associate, or

2. Received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Range D. This range shall apply to persons who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification and who have completed five years of satisfactory additional experience performing duties equivalent to or higher than an Information Technology Associate.

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 599.674 upon movement to Range B or Range C and a rate under the provisions of California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 599.676 upon movement to Range D.

 

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation to be cleared prior to being hired.
  • Clearly indicate the Job Control JC-483873 and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application.
  • Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Explanations" section located on the first page of you 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. Unofficial school transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts is required prior to appointment.

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: 8/15/2025

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:

Department of Justice
DMFEA Personnel
Attn: Jessica Mowry (JC-483873)
2329 Gateway Oaks Drive
Sacramento, CA 95833

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice
DMFEA Personnel
Jessica Mowry (JC-483873)
2329 Gateway Oaks Drive
Sacramento, CA 95833
08:30 AM - 04:30 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.
  • Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Applicants who do not submit an SOQ will not be considered for this position. The SOQ prompt is listed below. Please note that resumes, letters, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters, and other materials will not take the place of the SOQ.
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:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to organize workload to meet demands.
• Demonstrate the ability to coordinate field and office related work assignments with investigators, auditors, and attorneys.
• A proven track record demonstrating the ability to professionally collaborate with multiple internal and external agencies (e.g., other sections of CA DOJ, OIG, FBI.)
• Must possess an established history performing IT technical support work, familiarity with project management principles, and the ability to successfully work with all levels of staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to handle work assignments with tact and diplomacy.
• Flexibility and willingness to adjust to changing assignments and priorities.

Benefits

Benefit Information - Please access this link for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California - https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx 

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Jessica Mowry
(916) 223-6694
DMFEA_Personnel@doj.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:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.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.

Additional Information on Application Filing

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure the timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

Statement of Qualification

1.     Describe your background, job-related experience, education, and/or training in Information Technology specifically in desktop support that makes you qualified for this position.  

2.     Describe a complex situation in which you had to demonstrate analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. 

a.  What was the situation?

b. What were the actions?

c. What was the outcome?

3.     Describe your role and how you have used SCCM and InTune in your job-related work experience to manage endpoints.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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