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Location

Sacramento County, CA | United States

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Job description

Job Description and Duties

The Office of the Secretary of State is recruiting to fill a permanent full-time Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) position in the Information Technology Division (ITD).

Under the general direction of the Software Engineering Unit 3 supervisor, the Information Technology specialist I is responsible for data preparation and supporting design, development, automated testing and implementation of Cal-ACCESS Replacement System (CARS) while working with the CARS project team. The incumbent works with the Application and Infrastructure teams to assist with developing the long-term enterprise application development strategy to support current and future customer requirements; The Information Technology Specialist I works with external project teams on the most complex projects. The incumbent must have a high degree of knowledge and experience in the technical domain of Software Engineering and IT Project Support required for this classification.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience developing applications in cloud environments.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience programming in .NET, .NET Core, C#, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS; or equivalent programming experience.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience with development tools and DevOps applications.
• Knowledge and experience in industry best practices and standards in the Software Development Life Cycle, such as Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Experience in data profiling, data cleansing and data conversion using ETL tools such as Experian Aperture Data Studio.
• Experience in developing scripts for automated integration testing using tools such as Katalon, JMeter, Burp Suite.

• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to pivot to learn and implement the project with selected technologies that may be new to SOS.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both orally and in writing, and to convey highly technical information in an understandable manner to non-technical people.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including good research skills.

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

Working Conditions

The incumbent may be required to respond or work off business hours as determined by the operational needs of the Secretary of State.

Job Code #:

JC-417519

Position #(s):

785-253-1402-XXX

Working Title:

Application Developer (CARS)

Classification:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,139.00 - $8,228.00 A

$6,751.00 - $9,048.00 B

$7,413.00 - $9,932.00 C

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Telework

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) consists of nearly 600 dedicated public servants who uphold the rights of Californians while also striving to make our government, elections, and businesses both accessible and transparent. Led by an elected leader, accountable to the public, we are dedicated to fostering career development opportunities and growing a skilled workforce that embraces inclusion and values diversity.

Located in downtown Sacramento, the SOS building is within walking distance to a variety of eateries and amenities. Light Rail, State Capitol, Downtown Commons (DOCO), and Golden 1 Center, just to name a few. Conveniently located in the SOS building, the Gold Rush Grille offers delicious daily specials for breakfast or lunch and is open to the public. Our on-site childcare incorporates programs for children six weeks to five years old. Priority waitlist access and special discounted rates are available for SOS employees.

For more information about the SOS, please visit sos.ca.gov.

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: 2/29/2024

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 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:

Secretary of State

Attn: Natalie Venegas

1500 11th St - 4th Floor - Suite 475

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Secretary of State

Natalie Venegas

1500 11th St - 4th Floor - Suite 475

Sacramento, CA 95814

Please drop off applications at the first floor lobby rotunda.

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 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.

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.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Natalie Venegas
(916) 653-6974
[email protected]

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:
Ashley Boyer
(916) 653-6974
[email protected]

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.

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.

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