Job Posting: Application Developer

Department of Finance

JC-464251
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Application Developer
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,515.00 - $10,536.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 2/21/2025

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Information Technology Manager I and Information Technology Specialist II, the incumbent may perform a wide variety of tasks requiring regular innovative problem-solving within broadly stated and non-specific guidelines. The scope typically includes multiple program areas, and involves planning, developing, and implementing technological solutions that are essential to the missions of the overall organization, or affecting large numbers of people on a long-term or continuous basis in one or more of the Business Technology Management, Client Services, Information Security Engineering, Information Technology Project Management, Software Engineering, or System Engineering domains.

 

The IT Specialist I (ITS I) demonstrates full competence in a specialized analytical role at this level of proficiency. The ITS I takes technical accountability for work done and decisions taken. The ability to give technical or team leadership is demonstrated with a high degree of technical versatility and broad industry knowledge. Work performed at the ITS I level involves isolating and defining unknown conditions, using technologies to resolve critical problems, and developing new application of existing technologies. Work performed at the ITS I level affects the work of other experts, the development of major aspects of technology projects, programs or missions, or the products and services of substantial numbers of users.

 

The incumbent is required to have broad knowledge of information technology governance principles and guidelines to support decision making; knowledge of complex business processes and systems; exercise a high degree of initiative; independence of action and originality; demonstrate tact and good independent judgment; communicate effectively; develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships; easily adapt to changing priorities; work as part of a team; able to work under pressure to meet stringent deadlines; and maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-464251
Position #(s):
300-911-1402-005
Working Title:
Application Developer
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
$6,515.00 - $8,728.00 L
$7,164.00 - $9,599.00 M
$7,863.00 - $10,536.00 N
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Are you looking for a position in a fast-paced, prestigious organization with great potential for personal development and career advancement? Would you find working with the top management in State Government and with the State Legislature exciting and rewarding? If so, the Department of Finance offers a broad range of professional career paths in such areas as budgeting, accounting and auditing, information technology, economic and population research, and general administration. Look no further, apply today!

Department Website: http://www.dof.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Finance operates under a hybrid telework model, which requires employees to work in the office (report to headquarters) for a minimum of two days during the workweek. The hybrid policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required at management's discretion.

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: 2/21/2025

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 Finance
DOF Human Resources Office
Attn: Nguyet Nguyen
915 L Street, Suite 1235
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Finance
DOF Human Resources Office
Nguyet Nguyen
915 L Street, Suite 1235
Sacramento, CA 95814
Human Resource Office is closed from 12:00pm-1:00pm (PST) daily.
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.
  • School Transcripts
  • Statement of Qualifications -
    The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion and serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must include a response to each item and should be typed in 12-point font and be no more than two pages in length. Write your response carefully. Initial evaluation of each applicant will be based on the content of the response and written communication skills demonstrated on their submitted SOQ.

    1. Describe why you are the ideal candidate for this position, highlighting your work experience as an application developer working independently on a complex system. Include the type of system developed, the role you played as a developer, and the development environment, tools, and languages used.

    2. What is the most challenging project you have worked on as an application developer? Please include details on your role, the outcome of the project, and lessons learned from a developer perspective.

    3. Describe in detail your experience analyzing, designing, developing, testing, implementing, documenting, securing, and supporting applications.
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:
  • 3+ years’ experience developing and supporting applications using MVC frameworks, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, Azure Cloud services, and Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse).
  • Minimum 1 year experience leveraging Azure services (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, App Services, Storage Accounts, Azure Data Factory, etc.) for cloud-native solutions.
  • 2+ years’ experience writing and executing unit, system integration, regression, and acceptance testing.
  • 2+ years’ experience and knowledge of relational database management systems and best practices, particularly Microsoft SQL Server, relational database design, and data retrieval using Structured Query Language (SQL).
  • Experience developing components utilizing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
  • Experience and knowledge of programming design patterns and their practical applications.
  • Experience and knowledge of project management methodologies including waterfall, Agile, and hybrid.
  • Experience as a developer on Agile/Scrum based projects.
  • Experience and knowledge of Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD) concepts and tools, such as Azure DevOps and git.
  • Experience and knowledge with web accessibility (Section 508 and WCAG 2.2).
  • Knowledge of usability or user experience (UX) principles.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience resolving complex problems or issues.
  • Strong customer service skills.

Benefits

For general information related to benefits with the State of California, please click here: State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website.

Finance employees are excluded from collective bargaining and are eligible to receive the following enhanced benefits:

 

  • Enhanced medical, dental, and disability benefits
  • Employer paid Life Insurance
  • Additional hour of Vacation/Annual Leave
  • Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding

For more details about employee benefits, visit the Department of Finance’s website here.

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: http://www.dof.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Nguyet Nguyen
(916) 323-4071
Nguyet.Nguyen@dof.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Miroslav Avdeyuk
(916) 323-3104
Miroslav.Avdeyuk@dof.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:
Larissa Stockton
(916) 445-3368
Larissa.Stockton@dof.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.

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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