
App Server Team Specialist II
State of California See More Job Openings by This Employer- Full Time
- $8,625 - $11,557/month
- Sacramento County, CA
Under general direction of the Information Technology Manager I (ITM I), the incumbent performs at the master level and is responsible for independently analyzing and understanding business requirements and developing, designing, modifying, planning, installing, and evaluating the largest and most complex communications applications. The Information Technology Specialist (ITS) II makes extensive decisions and recommendations to establish organization wide policies and standards in support of the Department of Justice’s California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) and Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) systems. Under administrative direction, the ITS II works independently and as a lead on the design, modification, installation, testing, maintenance, and performance tuning of communications and middle tier software in Windows and Unix/Linux environments and complex middleware assignments. The incumbent maintains, monitors, and supports all operational services that are associated with the Enterprise Application Server Support Unit, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The ITS II duties include obtaining information from clients and vendors to customize and develop the largest and most complex software to achieve the desired result and optimal performance and security. The ITS II primarily educates other technical peers in the support of the most complex CLETS interface application system written in Java languages as well as the CLETS Message Rules and Configuration Management systems.
The incumbent acts as a consultant to lower-level staff in resolving challenges associated with highly complex middleware applications software, thus improving their proficiency above the journey level.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Salary- $8,625 - $11,557/month
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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:
- Experience working with customers to optimize the use of the existing JEE containers.
- Experience monitoring the daily operations, performance, and capacity of applications and servers.
- Experience with continuous integration and delivery tools such as Ansible, Jenkins and SonarQube
- Demonstrable knowledge of enterprise JBoss Application Server software and technology.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 or later.
- Ability to work productively with technical and non-technical staff, vendors and management in a team setting and independently.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Jira, Confluence and draw.io for documentation, workload tracking and presentations.
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex technical problems.
- Ability to evaluate new technologies and make effective recommendations for their use.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Willing to work beyond core business hours, for maintenance activities.
Additional Documents
Department Information
This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Application Development Bureau, Firearms & Enterprise Systems Branch, Enterprise Application Support Section, Enterprise Application Server Support Unit.
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.
Additional Salary Information
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.
Special RequirementsA fingerprint check is required.
Clearly indicate JC-486038 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, youmust submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
A background check is required (if applicable).
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: 8/13/2025Who 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).
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
Mail in-CJIS Divisions
Attn: Satnam Shergill - JC-486038
PO Box 160608
Sacramento, CA 95816-0608
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
Drop off- CJIS Divisions
Satnam Shergill - JC-486038
4949 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95820
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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education and experience meets the evaluation criteria and qualifies them for the position. Please see Statement of Qualifications section below to complete the requirements.
Working Conditions
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.
Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Satnam Shergill
(000) -
Satnam.Shergill@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.
Statement of QualificationsThe Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills as it relates to the desirable qualifications and duties for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ should explain in detail why the candidate believes his or her knowledge, skills, and abilities could apply towards this position. Your response should be typed in Arial 12-point font and no more than two pages in length. Resumes will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ. Your application may be disqualified from consideration if your SOQ does not adhere to the requirements.
For each of the statements below, please provide specific examples of your experience in the relevant areas. Include a discussion of pertinent issues, course of action, outcome and measurements of success.
1. Describe your most recent experience with Ansible.
2. Describe your most recent experience with JBoss Application Server software and related technologies.
3. Please describe your LINUX experience.
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.
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. BenefitsPlease 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.