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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE
Department of Education - School for the Blind
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE
$4,935.00 - $8,740.00 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: 3/12/2026
Job Description and Duties
In addition to daily support, the IT Associate is responsible for managing technology inventory tracking assets, overseeing the device lifecycle and coordinating timely maintenance and recycling or decommissioning of outdated equipment. The position also handles procurement making sure IT equipment and services are acquired on time and in line with organizational policies.
Working Conditions
This role involves sitting at a computer for long periods, using standard office equipment like keyboards, mice, monitors, printers, and copiers. Work is done in a climate-controlled office. You may need to lift or move equipment weighing up to 60 pounds, with or without accommodation. Core hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM but occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required for maintenance or repairs. Some travel may be required. May be around blind or visually impaired students. May be required to escort student during fire drills or emergencies. This position is also on an open school campus and may be around service animals.
** This position has two pay differentials: Pay Differential 13 - Bay Area Recruitment and Retention Pay of 5% of the base salary and Pay Differential 515 - State Special Schools Recruitment and Retention of 10% of the base salary. The pay differentials are not included in the salary as listed below. **
** Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 20, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. **
Position Details
Department Information
This position is located in Fremont, California.
For more information visit our website at www.csb-cde.ca.gov
Department Website: https://www.csb-cde.ca.gov/index.aspx
Special Requirements
- Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and/or Test
- Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Clearance
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: 3/12/2026Who 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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Interested individuals MUST submit a SOQ with their application. Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and answer the following:
With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this position.
Applications will not be considered if a Statement of Qualifications is not included.
Desirable Qualifications
- Flexibility and ability to organize multiple workload priorities and work under pressure;
- Punctuality and good attendance;
- Time management;
- Positive attitude;
- Possess good interpersonal skills for public contact;
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff; work effectively as a team member;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Possess good reading, writing, and mathematics skills;
- Initiative, professionalism, and good judgment;
Applicant should have the ability to work independently and with a team in a well-organized manner; and adhere to all applicable State laws and regulations.
Benefits
The California School for the Blind (CSB) is located in Fremont, California and offers free parking. CSB is also two blocks from BART and the AC Transit bus stop is in front of the campus.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.csb-cde.ca.gov/index.aspx
Human Resources Contact:
Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
(510) 936-5528
chhenry@csb-cde.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Danny Phan
(510) 936-5584
dphan@csb-cde.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 Equal Opportunity Director
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.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.
Applicant Checklist
Please review the checklist and make sure all items have been completed and submitted:
2. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please make sure that the SOQ question has been answered. Your response must be NO longer than 1 page, and 12- point font (Arial or Times New Roman). Applications without a SOQ will not be considered.
3. Exam Required for all civil service positions. Has the exam for the specific position you are applying for been taken? If not, please refer to the job bulletin link below regarding the exam for this position.
Exam Bulletin - Information Technology Associate
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.
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