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BE A TELEWORK SUPERSTAR!
Under the initial close supervision of the Information Technology Manager I (ITMI), Chief of the EASQ Division (EASQD), the incumbent works both independently and as part of a team responsible for assisting with performing technical requirements analysis, software design, software configuration, software development, application support and unit testing activities that are guided by peer code reviews. The incumbent will assist to develop software using Microsoft .NET technology and by configuring solutions in low-code Software as a Service (SaaS) and Application Platform as a Service (aPaaS) frameworks. The incumbent is expected to use good analytical skills to interpret requirements and work with senior staff to design and develop solutions, deployed as web-based applications, and ensure such are solutions are compliant with Americans with the Disabilities Act (ADA) as defined by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards for accessibility.
WORK LIFE BALANCE!
OTI believes it is critical for our staff to have a healthy work/life balance to ensure we have happy, productive staff that love their job! The perfect balance is achieved when you are able to meet work deadlines and still have time for friends, family, and hobbies!
INNOVATION!
We have adopted low-code cloud technologies for application deployment, and soon hope to add cloud-based business intelligence tools to our tool belt!
JOIN US ON OUR MISSION!
Your work supports the mission of the DMHC to protect consumers’ health care rights and ensure a stable health care delivery system for more than 29.7 million Californians.
This is your opportunity to join a newly energized and highly innovative team, eager to embrace new technologies that will effect digital transformation at the DMHC.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule under Government Code 14200. Under the Department of Managed Health Care’s (DMHC) current hybrid telework policy, employees may be required to report in-person to the office two times per week and will be required to utilize a shared or “hotel” workspace. Employees may also be required to report in person more frequently as determined by management, which may include working at a DMHC designated headquarters and/or offsite events or locations. Employees must work from a location within California while employed at the DMHC.
Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey: DMHC Recruitment Survey
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
The DMHC utilizes a hybrid telework model to provide all employees with an avenue to telework while ensuring business and operational needs are met.
Remote-Centered employees are expected to maintain a safe and distraction free work environment at the approved alternate work location. Remote-Centered employees agree to adhere to the state telework policy, the DMHC’s telework policy, and conditions cited in the Telework Agreement (STD 200).
Office-Centered employees are expected to maintain a dedicated workstation at a DMHC official worksite. Office-Centered employees are expected to work in a climate-controlled office or cubicle under artificial lighting.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-422591
Position #(s):
409-511-1400-001
Working Title:
JUNIOR SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS DEVELOPER
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
$3,896.00 - $5,220.00 A
$4,227.00 - $5,666.00 B
$4,650.00 - $6,233.00 C
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
The mission of the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) is to protect consumers’ health care rights and ensure a stable health care delivery system. The DMHC accomplishes its mission by ensuring the health care system works for consumers. The Department protects the health care rights of more than 29.7 million Californians by regulating health care service plans, assisting consumers through a consumer Help Center, educating consumers on their rights and responsibilities and preserving the financial stability of the managed health care system.
DMHC values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. DMHC believes the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission. Join DMHC and help us improve the lives of all Californians.
If you are interested in learning about the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) culture from the perspective of someone like yourself, contact our Someone Like Me program. Within five business days of your request to participate in the Someone Like Me program, you will be matched with a DMHC employee with a similar background to discuss the DMHC’s culture. This program is not part of, or in any way affiliated with the application or hiring process. Prospective employees must complete the application process on Cal Careers (e.g., submit your application within the specified timeframes on the job posting) to be considered for hire at the DMHC. None of the information you provide through the Someone Like Me program will be relayed to the Hiring Unit.
Department Website: http://www.dmhc.ca.gov
All applicants not currently employed by the DMHC will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. This investigation will consist of fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.
Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your State application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential
information. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthday, 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.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.
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 Managed Health Care
Attn: Human Resources - Margie Villadelgado
980 9th Street, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Managed Health Care
Human Resources - Margie Villadelgado
980 9th Street, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA95814
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:
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.
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:
1. Experience as a junior software developer leveraging ASP.Net, C#, JavaScript, Java, Python, SQL or similar technologies to deliver solutions.
2. Experience developing database queries using Microsoft Standard Query Language (SQL) or similar technologies.
3. Experience with ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, Angular, Bootstrap, JQuery, Python or similar technologies.
4. Experience or practical knowledge of Agile or Hybrid Agile project management methodology.
5. Experience with low-code platforms or similar technologies.
6. Experience with tools that provide a Centralized Requirements (CR) Repository such as JIRA, Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS), Git Hub or similar technologies.
7. Experience with test automation and performance testing tools.
8. Desire to learn new technologies and work collaboratively to build skills and experience.
To learn more about benefits for State employees, visit the page California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary on the CalHR website.
General State Employment Benefits and Protections:
Click here to view more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State employees.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website:http://www.dmhc.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Julian Ortega
(916) 403-4332
Julian.Ortega@dmhc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jerilyn Somera
(916) 309-2927
jerilyn.somera@dmhc.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:
EEO Office
(916) 738-3394
EEO@dmhc.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.
To be considered for this vacancy, please complete all applicable fields on the application form, including a list or description of previous/current occupational experience in the duties performed section.
Electronic applications though your CalCareer account are highly recommended.
Do NOT include your social security number on any submitted documents. If submitting your application via postal mail or in person, please notate RPA: 23-236 and Job Control: JC-422591 on your application.
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification for the Information Technology Technician is located at the top of this Job Announcement Posting under Minimum Requirements.
Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DMHC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are mailing your application, it must be postmarked by the final filing or cut-off date. Hand delivered applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date or cut-off date. Applications slipped under the door at the Human Resources Office will be time stamped the following business day.
Please submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), using the SOQ Template found in the Job Duties section, to describe your experience, knowledge, skills and abilities related to the qualifying factors listed below. The SOQ must not exceed two pages, single-spaced, typed, and Arial 12-point font size. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as a response to the SOQ. Applications submitted without an SOQ are excluded from further consideration.
The SOQ must address the following:
1) Describe the most significant software application you have developed by writing code, and the technologies you used.
2) Describe the most significant software application you have configured in a low-code cloud-based framework (such as OutSystems, SalesForce, ServiceNow, Cherwell, Microsoft PowerApps, etc.).
3) Describe what you think your ideal job would be, and the types of things you would be doing daily in that job.
4) Describe the most significant software application you have tested and what tools have you used.
5) Describe any education or knowledge you have that you believe would help you be an amazing software developer or software configuration engineer.
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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