Application Developer

Job Description and Duties

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by creating customer focused solutions that are responsive and agile;

supporting a modern infrastructure, tools, architecture, and standards; to effectively provide efficient services following service level agreements.

The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) leverages data and technology to create sustainability across CDPH by creating efficient solutions that meet customer expectations and reduce waste.

As well as, creating innovative solutions, strengthening partnerships and collaborations, and embracing technology.

Under direction of the Information Technology Supervisor (IT Sup) II, Chief, Center for Health Care Quality Applications Systems Support, the Information Technology Specialist (ITS) I functions as a high-level, advanced technical specialist.

The ITS I performs work independently and serves as part of a highly skilled, interdisciplinary technical team providing expertise in support of the Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) business applications.

The ITS I serves as a project leader, responsible for providing analytical and complex programming services in support of CHCQ.

The ITS I identifies the causes of production problems and assists the IT Sup II in leading the planning and implementation of appropriate technical solutions by applying, developing, and implementing information technology (IT) solutions for CDPH system problems to achieve desired results.

The ITS I applies knowledge of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles and techniques to analyze CDPH business processes to develop new, and to enhance and maintain existing information technology system applications.

The ITS I performs duties within the Software Engineering and System Engineering domains.

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week.

The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH's Telework Program.

All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed;

however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment.

Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions.

All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code # : JC-455434

JC-455434

Position #(s) : 580-151-1402-114

580-151-1402-114

Working Title :

Application Developer

Classification :

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,323.00 - $8,475.00

$6,954.00 - $9,319.00

$7,635.00 - $10,230.00

of Positions : Work Location :

Work Location : Sacramento County

Sacramento County

Telework : Hybrid

Hybrid

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities.

We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees.

In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of the people of California.

The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) within CDPH advances its vision of "Healthy Individuals and Families in Healthful Communities" through the provision of high-quality information resources and technology.

Special Requirements

For experience / education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and / or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start / end dates (MM / DD / YYYY).

Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.

should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # 455434 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section.

SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.

e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

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 CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received / processed faster than other methods of filing.

Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email [email protected] for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below.

When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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 : 11 / 14 / 2024

11 / 14 / 2024

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 Public Health

CCAU Mailing

Attn :

Classification & Certification Unit

P.O. Box 997378

MS 1700-1702

Sacramento,

95899-7378

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Public Health

CCAU Drop Off

Classification & Certification Unit

1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430

Sacramento,

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 :

• Understanding and ability to participate in all phases of the SDLC including gathering requirements, systems analysis, design, programming, integration, testing, deployment, administration, technical support, disaster recovery and production maintenance.
• Ability to develop and implement system plans, schedules, prioritization of all production, and project-related IT-business activities.
• Experience with application development tools and technologies, especially C# and Power Apps.
• Experience with MS SQL Server and Oracle database design / development.
• Experience with cloud computing and infrastructure.
• Ability to apply creative thinking in the design and development of methods of processing information with information technology systems.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently, and to prioritize and manage work to meet critical timelines.
• Excellent communication skills and team player spirit coupled with problem analysis and solving abilities.
• Experience in maintaining database objects such as tables / views / stored procedures / functions / triggers.
• Ability to work under pressure and quickly learn new concepts.
• Ability and willing to learn new tools.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS 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 :

Human Resources Division

916) 445-0983

[email protected]

Hiring Unit Contact :

Evelyn Dang

916) 934-9407

[email protected]

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 : EEO Office

EEO Office

916) 445-0938

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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