IT Acquisitions Analyst

The California Air Resources Board (CARB), referred to as "The Board", is a dynamic and innovative leader in setting and implementing controls to protect and improve air quality for the citizens of California.  The Board's scientific and technical programs rely extensively on web-based information systems.  The mission of the Office of Information Services (OIS) is to leverage the most effective information technologies available to achieve CARB's program goals.

The IT Operations and Support Branch (ITOSB) is responsible for the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of the CARB's office automation computer systems and supporting infrastructure. CARB's network, desktop, telecom and enterprise systems support more than 2000 end users in Sacramento, Riverside and other remote sites. ITOSB provides Technical Support services of IT assets; IT communications (service desk, email support, telecom) to all CARB staff. In addition to these roles, ITOSB works closely with the Systems Development and Support Branch (SDSB) and the Security Operations Center (SOC) to successfully and securely deliver mission-critical business applications and support services to CARB programs and external stakeholders.

Primary duties of the IT Specialist I (IT Spec I) are to serve as ServiceNow administrator for CARB ServiceNow instance and serve in the CalEPA agency ServiceNow administrator group. This position will design, develop and configure the ServiceNow platform as CARB transforms the services OIS provides by automating manual processes through the development of digital workflows. Perform the day-to-day administration of the ServiceNow platform, manage life cycle upgrades and provide support to end users. This position also serves as administrator providing technical support to end users for the Electronic Acquisition Request System (EARS) a SharePoint based application.

CARB is in the process of finalizing a new telework policy and positions may be eligible for telework, or partial telework, subject to the candidate meeting eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.

Applying electronically via CalCareers is highly recommended. If submitting hardcopy applications (mail/drop-off), please email Essam.Gad@arb.ca.gov to confirm submission.

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

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required. 

The positions at CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Telework is available.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)  
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone