Job Posting: Front-End Application Developer

Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters

JC-237949
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Front-End Application Developer
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$5,815.00 - $9,408.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Information Technology Manager I, the Information Technology Specialist I is a member of the application development team and is responsible for executing the full application development cycle for DDS business applications and databases. This includes meeting with stakeholders to collect requirements, requirements analysis, writing technical documentation, application development, writing test procedures, unit and integration testing, monitoring user testing, application maintenance and technical support of various business application systems.  The incumbent must have the ability to understand and apply information engineering, data and process models, web-based technologies, and cloud environments.

 

The Information Technology Specialist I must have the ability to learn new concepts, understand system to system relationships and interfaces and maintain cooperative working relationships with business partners and the development team to identify goals and objectives. The incumbent must possess strong organizational, analytical, and verbal/written communication skills; works both independently and in a team environment, participate in meetings, provide status reports, and completes work assignments in an effective, accurate, and timely manner. The incumbent must keep up with current and industry trends, standards and practices related to web application development.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-237949
Position #(s):
472-504-1402-007
Working Title:
Front-End Application Developer
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
$5,815.00 - $9,408.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

 

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The DDS is located in a modern, sustainable and innovative office building at 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some amenities of the building include:

  • First floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
  • Café with multiple vendors
  • Outdoor seating for meal breaks
  • Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
  • Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor
  • Lactation rooms

 

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 11-point Cambria font, and be one page in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

Scenario: You are developing an application in a well-known, well-documented CRM platform as part of a team under the guidance of your team lead.

Given the Scenario above…

1. You are working through a particular task and then suddenly run into a problem that you have not seen before. What steps would you take to figure out the issue?

 

2. You have finished all your assigned tasks, but your technical lead is on vacation for the next two weeks, what do you do?

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

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

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 Developmental Services - Headquarters
Attn: Kristin Lehn
Cert Unit
1215 O Street, MS 10-40
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters
Kristin Lehn
Cert Unit
1215 O Street, MS 10-40
Sacramento, CA 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.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

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:
  • Working knowledge of Agile Development Methodology
  • Front-end development (e.g., SharePoint, PowerApps, PowerBI)
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (PowerApps Model-Driven Apps)
  • HTML, HTML5, JavaScript, C#, and other programming/scripting language
  • Cloud computing environments such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform
  • Knowledge of windows servers (IIS)
  • Distributed version control (GitHub or Azure DevOps)
  • Querying relational database management systems.
  • Familiar with building hybrid applications and moving into a cloud environment
  • Working knowledge Software Development Life Cycle
  • Knowledge of Federal Section 508 and State Accessibility Guidelines
  • Demonstrated ability to produce clean, well-designed code
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multiple platform environment
  • Demonstrated ability to document IT solutions with user and developer manuals

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits . 

 

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

 

California State Employee Benefits Summary

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2020.pdf

General State Employment Benefits and Protections

Click here to view more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State employees.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kristin Lehn
(916) 322-7660
kristin.lehn@dds.ca.gov

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:
Office of Human Rights and Advocacy
(916) 654-1888
OHRAS@dds.ca.gov
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

The first cut-off date for this job posting is 2/22/2021.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

Remove all Confidential Information

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a 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, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

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.