Database Administration Specialist

Job Description And Duties

Under the general supervision of the Information Technology Supervisor II with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Office of Information Services (OIS), the Information Technology Associate is responsible for supporting and maintaining the numerous Oracle Database development, test and production environments for DIR OIS. Duties include but are not limited to:

Work with the DIR Information Security Office (ISO) team to continuously develop, maintain and stay up to date on asset management security controls. Incumbent shall be able to organize assignments, work under pressure, have attention to detail and possess effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to work professionally and ethically.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR

• 249.3
  
  

To be considered for this Information Technology Associate job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1749

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

Working Conditions

This position is located at:

1515 Clay St. #403

Oakland, CA 94612

The Information Technology Associate will be expected to work in a high rise office building in Downtown Oakland, and optionally telework if required. Being in a stationary position for long periods of time. Office is within walking distance of public transportation.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications :

Please limit your SOQ to a maximum of 1 page, double spaced. Applicants who do not provide responses to the question below will be disqualified. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Provide specific examples with your answers.

• Based on your past educational and professional experiences, describe why you think you qualify for this position.
  
  

Additional Special Requirements :

Working knowledge of Unix and Linux Operating Systems, shell scripting programming language(s) and computer systems software, including the procedures for installation and configuration on servers to ensure DIR OIS Development, Pre-Prod and Production Database needs are fully met.

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 Industrial Relations

Cert Mailing Address Sacramento

Attn: Certifications Unit

2180 Harvard Street Suite 160

Sacramento , CA 95815

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Industrial Relations

Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento

2180 Harvard Street Suite 160

Sacramento , CA 95815

08:00 AM - 04:00 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special Requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.
  
  

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.

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.