INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

California Department of Social Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Social Services is seeking a Web Developer at the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I level. The role covers full stack development, including front-end interfaces and back-end services, with a focus on web applications used in social services operations.

Hybrid work arrangement is available in Sacramento County. Responsibilities include designing user interfaces, implementing server-side components, maintaining applications, collaborating with teammates, and documenting

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing user interfaces for web applications.
• Experience with front-end and back-end development using modern frameworks and languages.
• Ability to write and maintain technical documentation and support materials.

Responsibilities

• Front end development using Angular, Blazor, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with responsive design.
• Back end development including server-side code, databases, and API integration (C#, Java, VB, SQL).
• Maintain and update existing web applications and performance optimization.

Skills

Front end development

Back end development

Documentation

Tools

Angular

Blazor

HTML/CSS/JS

Azure

GitHub Copilot

C#, Java, VB, SQL

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530865

Position #:(s): 800-774-1402-029

Working Title: Web developer

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A

$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B

$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

CDSS Guiding Principles

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging. We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.

Community Engagement We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.

Empowerment We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person have desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.

Quality Services We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.

Data Defined Outcomes We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Job Description And Duties

If you have a passion to be a part of a team that works to serve, aid and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families then is this is the place for you!

Under the direction of the Web Applications Bureau, Information Technology Supervisor II (IT Sup. II), the Information Technology Specialist I (IT Spec. I) will perform software development and support for Web Application Projects. Using iterative development methodologies, the IT Spec I is responsible for requirements capture, analysis, service re-design, development, configuration, implementation and support of the Web Applications and maintenance of software systems of the business application services. The primary duties of the IT Spec. I or IT associate lie within the Software Engineering Domain.

This position will be expected to perform,

• Front end Development: Assist in designing and developing user interfaces for web applications using Angular, Blazor, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Implement responsive design principles to ensure compatibility across various devices and screen sizes. Utilize Azure cloud services and GitHub Copilot to streamline front end development workflows and improve code quality.


• Back end Development: Support backend development tasks such as writing server-side code, implementing database functionality, and integrating with APIs using but not limited to: C#, Java, VB, SQL server. Apply Azure cloud development practices and GitHub Copilot to enhance application performance, deployment efficiency, and developer productivity.


• Application Maintenance: Perform updates and maintenance tasks on existing web applications. This may include fixing bugs, optimizing performance, and updating content or features as needed.


• Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to deliver high-quality web solutions. Participate in team meetings, provide input on technical decisions, and collaborate on project planning and execution.


• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation for web applications, and development processes. Document code, APIs, and system architecture to facilitate future maintenance and collaboration.


• Customer Support: Provide technical support to clients or end-users who encounter issues with applications that Web Applications Bureau (WAB) supports. Respond promptly to inquiries, troubleshoot problems, and offer solutions or workarounds as needed.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Special Requirements

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

Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position. Do not include any confidential information in any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) should be organized in the same sequence as the areas listed below. It must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single-spaced, and should not exceed two pages in total. Applicants who do not respond to the questions or fail to submit an SOQ may not be considered.

• Based on the duty statement, what skills and abilities do you believe are most critical to be successful in this position? Please describe your work experience as it relates to those skills and abilities.


• Provide examples of your experience applying technical expertise to address a business challenge, including triage and root cause analysis. Describe your experience with OOP, C#, N tier architectures, front-end technologies, database connectivity, and SQL. Clarify your responsibilities and outline the SDLC deliverables you produced.

This position is subject to fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Who May Apply

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

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.