Fisheries Branch Software Developer

Job Description and Duties

Do you have a passion for software development, as well as a passion for maintaining California's natural resources? As one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, California depends on CDFW to safeguard its fish and wildlife. But in today’s digital world, that mission extends into IT resources. That’s where you come in.

Under the direction of an Information Technology Supervisor II and serving CDFW Fisheries Branch, you will work directly with biologists and IT staff on a wide range of existing and future application development projects. Although the primary focus of this job is salmon-related data collection efforts, you may assist with other Fisheries Branch data priorities on a variety of projects.

The focus of this position is software development and maintenance. This includes both application and database development, with an emphasis in development in .NET/C# using Microsoft Visual Studio. As a member of a small team, you will also get the opportunity to participate in end-to-end software development and complete tasks in the areas of business analysis and project management.

Information Technology Specialist I:

This position is being re-advertised. If you previously applied, your application is being considered and you do not need to re-apply.

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Working Conditions

Ability to work at a desk using a computer keyboard several hours a day. Involves sitting most of the time, with some walking and standing. This position will be headquartered in the ITSB offices in downtown Sacramento, but the incumbent will be expected to occasionally visit other CDFW offices, requiring a short walk or a short drive. Attend meetings; work with staff statewide to complete work assignments. Alternate Workweek Schedules may be allowed if deemed compatible with branch objectives. Occasional travel may be required (up to 5% of total time worked) via private or public transportation.

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:

Possess an understanding of Fisheries Branch business systems. Possess an understanding of data modeling concepts, basic database concepts, basic business intelligence and reporting concepts. Direct experience leading IT projects. Experience in all areas of the Project Management Methodology. Experience with the Agile Scrum software development methodology. Experience with Microsoft BI tools.

Special Personal Characteristics: Act with integrity; use sound judgment; commit to quality; demonstrate adaptability; innovate; think strategically; communicate effectively and influence others. Can work independently but is willing to conform to group standards. Self-motivated and enjoys challenges. Highly organized to track multiple tasks and/or issues concurrently.

Skill to: To code effectively in various programming languages/frameworks used by the branch. In addition to a core requirement of development in C# and “.Net” (MVC, WebForms, Web API), additional desirable qualifications include experience with.NET Core and Microsoft Azure services, REST APIs, Single Page Apps using React JS, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, REST services, Reporting frameworks (such as Power BI and SRS) and MS SQL Server SQL/T-SQL. Use database design principles to work on projects of a complex nature. Ability to work in Microsoft Access to understand and work with existing legacy databases. Work independently, on a range of stand-alone and web-based applications, Internet and Intranet web pages and a variety of report formats.

Interpersonal Skills: The ability to exercise good judgment and make timely and effective decisions while maintaining diplomacy, tact, and professionalism. Strong client management skills such as listening and communication.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-030-1402-030and RPA Number E-ITSB 25-003in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

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 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 (SOQ ) is required . Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.