Job Posting: Lead Application Developer

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

JC-460405
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Lead Application Developer
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

$8,374.00 - $11,220.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 1/7/2025

Job Description and Duties

Most positions at CDCR Enterprise Information Services are eligible for telework. This position is primarily telework and may require in-person attendance when requested.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.

Under general direction of the Information Technology Manager I, incumbent holds responsibility for application development and the associated software development lifecycle. This includes leading the architecture, design and development of complex software applications, project management, managing code repositories and coach colleagues on use of DevOps tooling and best practices, managing cloud environment for applications, and providing expert level support to junior developers for critical application issues and incidents. Supports enterprise application development efforts, which may include planning, analysis, design, technical documentation, testing, deployment, business user training, and troubleshooting. The Lead Application Developer will act as the subject matter expert and architect for application development, modernization, and cloud migration projects.

The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application’s progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 2043.

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework scheduled for employee who can satisfactorily perform their essential work functions independently and remotely. Specific telework schedules may be discussed further during the interview process. Telework is only available to residents of California.

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

Working Conditions

The main EIS location is in a park-like campus setting across from the Folsom Lake auto dealerships in Rancho Cordova, close to US Highway 50 and the Hazel light rail station. We are minutes from historic Sutter Street, the Folsom Premium Outlets, and many dining establishments.

*Free parking at this location.

The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-460405
Position #(s):
065-501-1414-004
Working Title:
Lead Application Developer
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$8,374.00 - $11,220.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Week:
Monday-Friday

Department Information

Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

Commitment to California Model
CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.

Please visit our website to learn more about Enterprise Information Services.
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

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: 1/7/2025

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 Corrections & Rehabilitation
CDCR Hiring Support - Postal
Attn: CDCR Hiring Support
P.O. Box 942883
Sacramento, CA 94283-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
CDCR Hiring Support - Drop-off
CDCR Hiring Support
10000 Goethe Rd, Application Drop Box
(Drop off not available on weekends and holidays)
Sacramento, CA 95827
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 is required and must be submitted with your Examination /Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the “Statement of Qualifications” section below for specific requirements.
    For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit

  • Other - A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted with your Examination /Employment Application (STD. 678) and SOQ. Please refer to the “Cover Letter” section below for specific requirements.
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.

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:
  • Full-stack Development Expertise: Extensive experience and a proven track record of planning, architecting, and developing web applications as a lead full-stack developer or a technology lead. Proficiency in modern web application technologies such as CMS, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, React, C#, .Net, SQL, ABAP, SAP, or S/4HANA etc.
  • Cloud Experience: Deep understanding of cloud technologies preferably Microsoft Azure (AppService, API Management, Vault, SQL Database) and experience in developing serverless applications.
  • DevOps Experience: Strong background in managing code repositories and ensuring that all code changes are properly versioned, tagged, and organized, overseeing branching and merging strategies, maintaining a clean and organized codebase, building and maintaining automated deployment pipelines, ensuring continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), and optimizing the development workflow for enhanced productivity and reliability, developing application Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates/ Azure resource manager and overseeing application deployments etc.
  • Agile/Scrum practices: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, ensuring adherence to Scrum practices, contributing to sprint planning, and adapting to changing project requirements, managing project boards, removing impediments, and facilitate and enforce code peer review processes to help the team deliver high-quality software.
  • Provide project status, risks, and issues reporting and support activities.
  • Prepare or participate in preparation of project plans and proposals for mission critical applications.
  • Participate in Change Control Board (CCB) meetings.
  • Work with and oversee Contract programmers in development of enhancements and modifications.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Work efficiently and professionally with stakeholders as part of change management.
  • Possess the ability to meet critical deadlines and manage multiple assignments with changing priorities.
  • Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

 

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov and the CalPERS website,  www.calpers.ca.gov
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-systemprinciples.aspx

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
EIS Personnel Liaisons
(916) 358-2000
DL-CDCR-EIS-Personnel-Liaisons@cdcr.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 Civil Rights
(916) 255-0458
M_CivilRights@cdcr.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.

**SOQ, COVER LETTER & RESUME REQUIRED**

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a statement of qualifications (SOQ), cover letter and resume in addition to the standard state application. If you do not submit SOQ, your application WILL NOT be considered. A notation or reference to other materials such as resume, or application cannot be a substitute for the SOQ. If you do not have the specific experience requested above, include examples of similar work experience that would demonstrate your ability or knowledge to perform the specific functions outlined in the questions. The SOQ also serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Your responses to the questions below must be submitted on a separate document and must be no longer than two pages in length for all questions, utilizing Arial 12-point font, with 1 inch margins. Each page must include your name and page number in the upper right hand corner of the page.

1. Describe your experience developing custom solutions using programming languages such as ABAP, Java, JavaScript, SQL, or C++/C#, .Net. Please include specific examples of how you applied these skills in various systems or platforms. Highlight any challenges you encountered and how you resolved them to meet project goals.

2. Explain a time when you were responsible for integrating systems or applications with external platforms or databases. Provide details on the tools, programming languages, and techniques you used. Discuss the scope of the integration, and any issues faced during implementation and how did you overcome the issue(s).

3. Describe your approach to troubleshooting and optimizing system performance. Include a specific example of how you identified and resolved performance, and scalability issues or errors within a technical environment. Explain the steps you took to enhance system efficiency, reduce errors, or improve user experience through programming or system modifications.

4. Describe your experience developing an innovative solution that improved or assisted a program or process with achieving its goals. What were the challenges, how did you overcome them, and what was the outcome?

The following links can be used to guide you to complete the Statement of Qualification (SOQ) and Resume if you require assistance: Statement of Qualification, Desirable Qualifications and Supplemental Questionnaire Information


Please provide a cover letter in response to the questions below. Your responses to the questions below must be submitted on a separate document and must be no longer than two pages in length, utilizing Arial 12-point font, with 1 inch margin.

1. Highlight your experience leading development teams, including technical expertise in languages and frameworks you are proficient in (e.g. Java, C#, C++, SQL, Python, React, .Net, AWS, Azure Cloud, SAP, DevOps, CI/CD) and relevant development tools.

2. Demonstrate your ability to deliver successful software projects and your passion for technology and commitment to staying updated with latest industry trends.

The following link can be used to guide you to complete the Resume if you require assistance:

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Information Technology Specialist II, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Information Technology Specialist II exam

CalCareers


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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