Associate Software Developer

Under the general supervision of Information Technology Supervisor II, the Information Technology Associate is a member of the Enterprise Content Management Development Team and has the primary responsibility of performing software development tasks that includes maintenance of existing systems and the development of new enterprise software applications. This means being involved in every step of the Software Development Life Cycle as part of a team or individually, including participating in requirements elicitation, database design, system architecture, software design, systems integration and software quality testing. The incumbent will apply software engineering techniques and best practices, including but not limited to object oriented design, software security, documentation and relational database design concepts, to develop enterprise solutions using modern platforms and frameworks that will best serve the business needs.The ITA must have the ability to apply basic analytical techniques, effective written and oral communication, strong organizational skills, basic knowledge of systems design and integration, and keeps abreast of new technologies and software development techniques and practices. The incumbent may be asked to work independently or with a team as appropriate and is expected to report on and complete assignments on a timely and efficient manner. Participation in all project and staff meetings is a must. This position requires the incumbent to maintain acceptable, consistent and regular attendance and adhere to departmental policies and procedures regarding attendance, leave, and conduct; and must be regularly available and willing to work the hours the Department determines are necessary to meet its business needs. This means being required to occasionally work on non-regular business hours or weekends.This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR

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To be considered for this Information Technology Associate job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1749You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .Working Conditions

This position is located at:1515 Clay St. #403Oakland, CA 94612The incumbent will be assigned a cubicle located on the 4th floor of the Elihu Harris State Building located in Oakland. The location has elevator access and is fully air conditioned with natural and artificial lighting. The position may require occasional 24/7 on-call duties on an as needed basis. Occasional telecommuting will be allowed under certain circumstance or as job duties dictate. Most times, the incumbent will be working in front of a computer. Being in a stationary position for long periods of time. A laptop pc will be provided that can be brought home by the incumbent as necessary.Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications :

• Tell us about your current role and IT Journey.
• Tell us how your experience is relevant to the position you are applying.
• Briefly describe your experience using Cloud technologies in your recent projects.
  
  

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 7/18/2025Who 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.

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 ApplyComplete 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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of Industrial RelationsCert Mailing Address SacramentoAttn: Certifications Unit2180 Harvard Street Suite 160Sacramento , CA 95815Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of Industrial RelationsCert Drop Off Address Sacramento2180 Harvard Street Suite 160Sacramento , CA 9581508:00 AM - 04:00 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsThe 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.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special Requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.
  
  

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.

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.