Information Technology Specialist I

About the role

Department Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department. Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

This advertisement is for an Information Technology Specialist I position located at Wasco State Prison (WSP) in Wasco, Kern County. Position number: 091-029-1402-XXX. Main communication will be through email; please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. Department website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Technical Analyst demonstrating an in-depth understanding and level of expertise of IT Services Division (ITSD) Field Operations, Client Services.
• Perform a wide variety of tasks requiring regular innovative problem‑solving.
• Travel to institutions and provide after‑hours support of California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) software applications and systems as needed for operational needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of information acquired while performing job duties.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor mobile phone voicemail and email after hours to acknowledge and assist with high‑priority incidents.

Pay

Effective July 1