Job Posting: SOFTWARE APPLICATION DEVELOPER

Office of Legislative Counsel

JC-517480
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SOFTWARE APPLICATION DEVELOPER
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,710.00 - $10,852.00 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: 6/5/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of an Information Technology Manager I, the Information Technology Specialist I will act as a software application developer. The incumbent is responsible for the analysis, design, coding, testing, documentation, and implementation of highly-complex electronic information processing applications. The incumbent will provide an advanced level of knowledge in systems analysis and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining business knowledge expertise for systems supported. The incumbent is responsible for working overtime to meet workload demands. The projects assigned to the incumbent's team have enterprise-wide impact to support the business functions of the California State Legislature. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Technical and Programming Specialist:
· Serve as a technical specialist within a cross-functional project team to apply technologies to the full range of SDLC activities including analysis, design, coding, testing, documentation and implementation of information systems solutions. Serve as a programming team member for web-based solutions, providing expertise in complex systems using application development technologies.
· Consult with business and technical staff to identify business and technical requirements for supported applications. Develop design specifications and technical documentation for information systems solutions that address the business and technical impacts of the project's complex technical components in terms of interoperability, security and dependability.
· Prepare and review SDLC deliverables for content, quality, accuracy and adherence to established architecture standards, industry best practices and LDC policies and guidelines. Support web applications in the area of software change management, release management, configuration management and production incident response.
· Serve in a technical specialist role to provide alternatives and to identify impacts as related to complex projects and assigned development work. Collaborate with business and technical teams regarding complex technical issues.

Planning and Communication:
Incumbent will track tasks, priorities, dependencies, status and completion dates for incumbent's assigned work. Plan, prepare and coordinate technical tasks as assigned. Communicate effectively and professionally. Develop productive working relationships with project team members and LDC management. Report progress on projects and work activities in meetings and provide regular status reports.

Program and Technical Expertise: 
Demonstrate advanced subject matter and technical expertise on supported applications. Ability to impart technical knowledge to other IT Specialists.

Technology Trends and Evaluation: 
Stay current on latest trends in in software and development technologies. Prepare estimates and technical designs for assigned work.

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-517480
Position #(s):
430-156-1402-XXX
Working Title:
SOFTWARE APPLICATION DEVELOPER
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
$6,710.00 - $8,990.00 L
$7,379.00 - $9,887.00 M
$8,099.00 - $10,852.00 N
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Week:
Monday-Friday

Department Information

The Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) is a small civil service department whose mission is to provide responsive nonpartisan and confidential legal services and information technology support services to the California State Legislature and in support of the legislative process.  This position is located in the heart of downtown Sacramento. The State of California provides excellent health benefits and retirement options, sick leave and vacation accrual, and paid state holidays. OLC employees are excluded from collective bargaining and, therefore, receive enhanced benefits.

 

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your STD. 678, resume, or school transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your social security number, birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. (Note confidential information on the first page of the application submitted online through your CalCareers account will be redacted automatically upon submission.)

Employment Application (STD. 678):

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.


School Transcripts:

When using education to qualify, unofficial transcripts must be submitted. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. If selected for appointment, official transcripts will be required.

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: 6/5/2026

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.

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:

Office of Legislative Counsel
N/A
Attn: Madison Weaver
925 L Street, Suite 900
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Office of Legislative Counsel
N/A
Madison Weaver
925 L Street, Suite 900
Sacramento, CA 95814
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.
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:

  • Experience with complex data processing concept
  • Ability to develop complex detailed specifications that result in new application functionality
  • Experience in developing web applications using Java, JavaEE, React, and Spring technologies
  • Experience in writing complex SQL queries to solve business problems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex information technology systems.
  • A strong history of successful customer service/support with a passion to meet the dynamic needs of external and internal customers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to produce IT documentation
  • Ability to act as a subject matter expert and to facilitate the transfer of knowledge of technical information to other IT professionals
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement, act independently, solve critical and complex problems, and manage multiple competing priorities.

Benefits

All OLC employees are excluded from collective bargaining, and therefore, receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding. Additional information can be found on CalHR’s website under State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website.  

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Madison Weaver
(916) 341-8352
Madison.Weaver@legislativecounsel.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Giovanni Parisi
(916) 341-8552
Giovanni.Parisi@lc.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:
Human Resources
(916) 341-8330
OLC.HumanResources@lc.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.

Your Expertise:

  • Client service-oriented/focused with a passion for excellent and responsive support in problem-solving based on business requirements
  • Working knowledge and understanding of the JavaEE platform
  • Use of technologies such as Java, React, Spring and Oracle.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with user interface design/development
  • Strong organization skills and attention to details
  • Persistent commitment to quality of solutions and services provided to clients

Your Responsibilities:

  • Work with existing organizational teams to share knowledge, suggest improvements, and debug existing web platform software
  • Develop and test core modules based on specifications
  • Ensure data integrity and quality throughout the development process
  • Professional and personable demeanor, with excellent communication skills
  • Maintain professional internal/external relationships that adhere to the organization's core values
  • Manage and maintain a schedule of work to ensure project schedules and deliverables are completed within agreed-upon timeframes

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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