INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
IT
Napa, CA, USA
USD 4,133-6,613 / month
Job Posting: IT Support Technician - Hybrid Telework
Department of State Hospitals
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
$4,133.00 - $6,613.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 8/4/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under initial close supervision of the Information Technology Supervisor l, the Information Technology Technician performs routine support tasks, following well-defined procedures, within guidelines for the Department of State Hospitals (DSH).
The primary duties of the IT Technician lie within the Client Services domain of the IT Technician classification. Incumbents may install or repair hardware or peripheral equipment; manage user accounts and technology inventory; resolve client incidents or requests; ensure software/hardware compliance with security policies; create, test, maintain, and deploy desktop and laptop products; configure and/or modify software programs; perform data import and export activities; monitor information technology systems to ensure integrity and tune the system to meet performance requirements; troubleshoot routine issues; and other related activities.
***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position reports to DSH-Napa in Napa County. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.
- The State’s Commute Programs provide bicycle, mass transit and vanpool incentives to eligible state employees. The State’s mass transit incentive pays 100% of the transit pass up to the IRS maximum of $340 per month in 2026.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
2100 Napa-Vallejo Highway
Napa, CA 94558-6293
The mission of the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.
Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.
The DSH Technology Services Division (TSD) is a highly respected, professional, and entrepreneurial IT organization that is recognized for quality customer service, technological innovation, and leadership. Our Mission is to provide information technology solutions to support State Hospitals through collaborative, effective and efficient service delivery. Our values include delivering Innovative, Accountable, Collaborative, Secure and Customer Centric services.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***
NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.
Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.
Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply their coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:
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: 8/4/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 -
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your TRANSCRIPTS along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on experience, must state that in the bypass notes for this requirement.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.
Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Whitney Brown
(916) 562-2304
SacClassificationandPay@dsh.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:Office of Human Rights
(916) 573-2727
dsh.eeo@dsh.ca.gov
Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ consists of questions that must specifically be addressed and submitted with an application. Resumes and cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applicants that do not submit the required SOQ will be disqualified.
Requirements for Statement of Qualifications:
- Save and upload as a .docx
- Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below
- Paper Size to be 8 ½" x 11"
- Left, Right, Top, and Bottom Margins to be 1"
- Font type to be Arial, Font size to be 12
- Single-spaced, typed
- Do not exceed 1 pages in length
- Walk me through the process you personally use when troubleshooting an unfamiliar issue. Please include tools, commands, or resources you typically rely on.
- Tell me about a time you didn’t know the answer to a user’s technical problem. How did you proceed, and what did you learn?
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.
