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 managing and updating large, public facing websites.
• Knowledge of website security practices, including vulnerability mitigation and secure coding.
• Understanding of UX/UI best practices and responsive design.
• Understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) principles and strategies.
• Familiarity with state/federal digital content standards and requirements.
• Working knowledge of back end technologies such as PHP, Python, or ASP.NET.
You must reference Position Number 565-030-1402-004 and RPA Number E-ITSB 25-006 in 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 https://jobs.ca.gov. 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.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. The SOQ must be no more than three (3) pages, single-spaced, with one-inch margins, in 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. The SOQ must discuss the applicant’s applicable experience as it pertains to the duty statement and each item below. Failure to submit a SOQ or follow these requirements will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from the hiring process. A resume is required but does not take the place of the SOQ. A cover letter and other documents will not be considered in the place of the SOQ.
You must respond to the following questions:
1. Describe your experience implementing, configuring, administering, maintaining, and/or supporting large public facing websites. Provide an example of your experience to include the website platform, the number of years of experience you have supporting the website(s), and your role in supporting them.
2. Describe your experience implementing, configuring, administering, maintaining, and/or supporting Content Management Systems (CMS), (e.g., DotNetNuke (DNN), WordPress, SharePoint). Provide an example of your experience and what tasks you performed in them to include the name of the CMS(s), the number of years of experience you have supporting the CMS(s), and your role in supporting them.
3. Describe your experience with compliance and accessibility standards (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Section 508, the amendment of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972). Provide examples of your experience to include the number of years of experience you have supporting website compliance and accessibility, and your role in supporting the website(s).
4. Describe your experience with HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript, or other web technologies. List each language have experience with and identify how many years of experience you have working within each. Provide a brief overview of a project you were involved with where you used your developer skills. List the language you used and identify your role in the project and its outcome.
5. Describe your experience working with analytics tools such as (Google Analytics, etc.) to measure and improve site performance. List how many years of experience you have working with and/or support analytics tools. Provide a brief overview of a project you were involved with where you had to use your skills capturing analytics and how they contributed to the outcome of the project.
6. Describe your experience including how many years you have performed business analysis activities. Provide a brief overview of a project where you led or contributed significantly to the project. List what your role was, what tools or processes you used, and the project’s outcome.
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.
