Job Description

Under the general direction of the Information Technology Manager I, the Information Technology Specialist I, must work both independently and collaboratively supporting systems hardware, software and other complex IT issues; monitoring, configuring, documenting systems services and problems; upgrading, maintaining network equipment. The incumbent will be responsible for providing a highly available and secure Windows infrastructure for BCDC's applications/databases, Exchange e-mail system, Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID and AWS. This position will provide back-up for the Information Systems Analyst supporting all staff at BCDC.


The incumbent must promote and maintain a motivated, informed, and collaborative workforce where teamwork is valued and rewarded. Must possess strong communication and customer service skills and work collaboratively with internal program partners, vendor personnel, and external control agencies. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of project management best practices and methodologies as well as project management experience. Experience includes the management of projects, supporting process development and management, estimation techniques, requirements management, system/applications/software analysis and design, testing and implementation.

This position is a limited term assignment that may become permanent.

This position will require a background check.

You will find additional information about the job in the

Duty Statement

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Working Conditions


BCDC's office is our headquarters in downtown San Francisco. BCDC is a hybrid workplace and offers telework for all employees. Telework is available for this position in accordance with BCDC's Telework Policy and Procedures.

This is a hybrid position, and the incumbent will be required to work in the office two days per week.


Minimum Requirements


You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents


Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-501507

Position #(s):

722-101-1402-XXX

Working Title:

Information Technology Specialist I

Classification:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
$6,513.00 - $10,852.00
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:

San Francisco County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Department Information


The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is a State of California government agency located in the City of San Francisco with regulatory and planning responsibilities over San Francisco Bay, the Suisun Marsh, and along the Bay Area's nine-county shoreline. BCDC is guided in its actions by state and federal laws, including: the McAteer-Petris Act, Suisun Marsh Preservation Act, Coastal Zone Management Act; and its policies, including the San Francisco Bay Plan, Suisun Marsh Protection Plan and various special area plans.



Through its laws and policies, BCDC protects hundreds of miles of shoreline, collaborates with local, regional, state, and federal agencies, and facilitates the implementation of the San Francisco Bay Trail and the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail.



Finally, BCDC is a leader in preparing the region for rising sea level through its adoption of Bay Plan Climate Change policies in 2011; the Adapting to Rising Tides Program; and Bay Adapt, a collaborative effort to identify actions that will advance the region's resilience.
Department Website: https://www.bcdc.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: 12/25/2025

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:



San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission
Human Resources
Attn:
455 Market St. Suite 228
San Francisco, CA 94105

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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



San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission
Human Resources
455 Market St. Suite 228
San Francisco, CA 94105
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. Other - Three professional references. Other - Cover letter. Statement of Qualifications - Describe how your education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the desireable qualifications for this role. (2 pages or less) 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:
Proven experience administering Microsoft 365 environments. Strong project management skills. Strong knowledge of hardware and software systems Excellent customer service skills Ability to communicate in writing and orally to provide support and training of technical issues. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to assess situations to determine importance, urgency, and risks of the project to the department.



Benefits


Benefits include paid vacation/sick leave or annual leave; public transit subsidy; 11 paid holidays each calendar year; health, dental, and vision benefits; and deferred compensation and retirement benefit programs.




For a list of benefits, go to https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.


Contact Information


The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

https://www.bcdc.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Susie Ledesma

(415) 352-3638

susie.ledesma@bcdc.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:

Susie Ledesma

(415) 352-3638

humanresources@bcdc.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.


Examination


Those interested in obtaining employment with the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.


To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the "How to Apply" instructions in the examination announcement:


CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires.


EXAM LINK: CalCareers or CalCareers (LEAP)


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.