California Department of Justice Looking for Software Engineer at Sacramento, CA Full Time

Job Description And Duties

Under the general supervision of the Information Technology Supervisor II, the Information Technology Specialist (ITS) I will work at the technical specialist level to provide technical support to the Department’s projects that involve application development utilizing Java, .net, Oracle, and Microsoft Structured Query Language Server Database. The ITS I will provide maintenance and support for multiple applications and serves as a lead technical analyst on critical applications including commercial off the shelf software and software as a service. The ITS I will perform programming analysis, design, and evaluate complex data processing problems or systems. The ITS I will assist and support less experienced staff in the performance of their duties, assist management in project planning, and acts as the technical project leader providing consultation, leadership, and expertise related to activities required to ensure the proper development, implementation, and maintenance of those applications.

This is a 12 month limited term position, but may be extended to a maximum of 24 months and/or may become a permanent position based upon operational needs.

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

Working Conditions

This position is designated for telework under Government Code section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California and may require reporting to headquarters or field offices and facilities to fulfill operational needs. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Justice policies.

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-382032

Position #(s):

420-862-1402-901

Working Title

Software Engineer

Classification

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$5,960.00 – $7,988.00 A

$6,554.00 – $8,784.00 B

$7,197.00 – $9,643.00 C

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Job Type

12 Month Limited Term – Full Time

Work Shift

Day Shift

Work Week

Monday – Friday

Department Information

This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Enterprise Services Bureau, Enterprise Support Branch, Enterprise Services Section, Enterprise Development Support Services Unit.

Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov .

Special Requirements

A fingerprint check is required.

Clearly indicate JC – 382032 in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your State Application.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma . An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

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: 8/7/2023

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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

If You Choose To Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through An Alternative Method Listed Below

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.

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Justice

Attn: Corrina Rodacker JC-382032

Department of Justice 4949 Broadway

Room D-214

Sacramento , CA 95820

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Justice

Corrina Rodacker JC-382032

Department of Justice 4949 Broadway

Room D-214

Sacramento , CA 95820

08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

Required

Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job

The following items are required to be submitted with your application.

• 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 – The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for the position. This also serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing, and should be typed and no more than two pages in length.
• Other – Cover letter is required and must be included.
• Other – References are 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:

• Strong programming skills in designing and implementation of multi-tier applications using Java, J2EE, JDBC, JSP, Structs/Spring, Hibernate, Ant/Maven, Jenkins, EJB, Servlets, JavBeans, C#, ASP.Net, Visual Studio, .Net Framework, MVC, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, XML, CSS, JasperReports, SQL Server Reporting Services, Crystal Reports and others as defined by management.
• Experience in Commercial of the Shelf and Software as a Service implementation – including working with vendors, requirement analysis, Gap analysis, configuration, personalization, customization and maintenance.
• Experience in developing applications using web/application servers, such as, JBoss, Tomcat, IIS, etc..
• Experience in maintaining and/or working with database systems, such as, MS SQL, Oracle, MySQL, etc..
• Maintaining/Tuning database objects like tables/views/ Stored Procedures/Functions/Triggers.
• Experience in software testing, JUnit testing.
• Implementing SDLC methodologies including Waterfall and Agile.
• Involvement in Spring planning, estimations, dividing stories into tasks and track issues using JIRA.
• Experience in using version control systems, such as, Tortoise SVN, Bitbucket.
• Experience in writing or providing input to technical documentation.
• Good communication skills and team player spirit.
• Ability to conduct problem analysis and provide alternative solutions.
• Strong relationship management skills, enthusiastic & self-driven, with a high degree of commitment.

Benefits

Please access this link for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California – https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx .

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact

Corrina Rodacker

(916) 210-2587

[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 Officer

(916) 210-7580

[email protected]

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.

Additional Information About Application Filing

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 8/7/2023