Information Technology Specialist I

Job Description and Duties

Utilizing Agile and continuous integration/continuous delivery development methodologies, the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) creates, enhances, and maintains Web and thick-client software application code. This position writes code and develops automated unit and integration tests to promote code quality. As a software developer, the ITS I will utilize object-oriented tools and methodologies including, but not limited to: Microsoft Visual Studio, ASP.NET, C#, Dotnet Core, Blazor, Model-View-Controller, Bootstrap, Structured Query Language, and Microsoft DevOps.

Serves as a lead software architect and designs, configures, and maintains a wide variety of custom software code repositories and databases. Coordinates and collaborates with multiple stakeholders and information technology (IT) operations staff including server teams, database administrators, network administrators, windows administrators, and information security engineers to implement software solutions that solve a wide variety of business and operational challenges. The developer will adhere to the Software Development Group's coding standards as well as applicable enterprise and state level security and statutory mandates.

The ITS I is responsible for writing code, developing unit tests, debugging, integration testing, documentation, and migration of databases.

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Working Conditions

This position reports in office, Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1700 hours. Climate-controlled office setting on the second floor. Occasional after hours and weekends as required. Occasional travel required.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to appointment. To satisfy the minimum qualification requirement with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for initial review. Original diploma or official, sealed transcripts will be required prior to the start date. Applicants with foreign transcript(s)/degree(s) must provide a third-party transcript/degree credential evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. A resume is not considered an SOQ. The SOQ must be clearly titled "Statement of Qualifications" and restate the following questions:

1. Describe how your background, experience, education, and/or training make you a good fit for this position.
2. Describe your programming language, Structured Query Language, and database-driven application experience. Include examples of your experience and the number of years.
3. Write a short summary of a software application you have designed. What part of the project was the most difficult to setup? Are there any features you are proud of designing?
   

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:

Providing a high level of technical expertise in systems analysis and design. This is a full stack developer position, utilizing object-oriented tools and methodologies including: Microsoft ASP.NET, C#, Structure Query Language, Model-View-Controller framework, and similar methodologies/technologies. The Information Technology Specialist I also work closely with users to define business problems to be solved and to develop proposals to meet customer needs. The Information Technology Specialist I develop hardware, software, and training requirements necessary to implement the approved solution within departmental standards.

Benefits

Newer gated campus located close to Downtown Sacramento; offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, gym, on-site Bistro, and is close to a light rail station. Close to bike/walking paths along the American River.

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

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire and a Statement of Qualifications with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-514033) and/or position number 388-041-1402-092 on the application.

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered. Refer to the Special Requirement Section of this job posting for the SOQ questions.