Applications Developer I / Technology Trainee - PRIMARILY REMOTE OPPORTUNITY - Orange County Superior Court : Job Details

TECHNOLOGY TRAINEE / APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER I - REMOTE OPPORTUNITY

(Depending on qualifications, the opportunity may be filled as a Technology Trainee or Applications Developer I.)

Deadline to apply is Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST

This recruitment is open to external candidates, internal OCSC employees, and internal OCSC promotions. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and an eligible list may be established to fill future vacancies.

ANNUAL SALARY

Technology Trainee: $75,212.80 - $93,163.20

Applications Developer I: $85,924.80 - $106,808.00

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

Choice of five medical plans

Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Vacation and sick leave packages

14 paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan)

TELEWORK/ON-SITE OPPORTUNITY

This position is eligible for a combination of telework and on-site work assignments. Telework must be completed from a pre-designated home-based location within the State of California and employees may be required to report on-site to address business needs. Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded with 48 hours' notice, based on needs of the Orange County Superior Court.

ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

The Orange County Superior Court is the third largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have courthouses throughout the county, including locations in Orange, Westminster, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana. We have a staff of about 1,500 and an operating budget of nearly $250 million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, and diversity. The Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and enhancing public confidence in the court system.

To learn more about the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, visit our homepage at www.occourts.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under immediate supervision, the Technology Trainee performs a range of basic to entry-level duties in various professional disciplines while learning the Court's IT environment and the application of professional theories and principles. The Technology Trainee is an entry-level classification into the professional information technology job family. The classification reports to the Court Technology Manager and departmental staff. The Technology Trainee is expected to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to advance into a first-level professional classification and must promote within 12 months of appointment. There is no permanent status in the Technology Trainee classification.

Under immediate supervision, the Applications Developer I is the entry-level classification in the Applications Developer series. The classification performs routine to moderately difficult applications development, maintenance, and support duties and may have full life cycle responsibilities for small-scale systems. The Applications Developer I participates in analyzing and documenting user business and operational requirements, creating and/or modifying routine to moderately difficult programs and databases, assisting in implementing systems and user test plans, performing user training, and providing ongoing applications maintenance and support. The Applications Developer I is expected to demonstrate a strong customer service orientation and skills, and work with client managers and staff to ensure effective, high-priority technology solutions to their needs and requirements.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

(one of the following two (2) options must be met):

OPTION I:

Bachelor's degree in management information systems, information technology, computer science, or a closely related technical field. *Note: A copy of your college diploma or official transcripts must be included with your application.

-OR-

OPTION II:

High school diploma or GED equivalent – AND – two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent) experience using or supporting various computer systems.

APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER I

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

(one of the following two (2) options must be met):

OPTION I:

High school diploma or GED equivalent – AND – two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent) progressively responsible experience performing coding, testing, debugging, basic design, and documentation of computer applications.

-OR-

OPTION II:

One (1) year of full-time (or equivalent) experience with the Court as a Technology Trainee performing duties related to applications development.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

Experience with the following technologies:

• Full stack developer using Microsoft technologies such as: .NET Core 6.0, C#, TypeScript, SQL Server.
• Angular (version 6 or higher).
• Design and development of Mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Application development in cloud environment.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Principles and practices of systems analysis and design.
• Applications development methodologies, tools, and utilities.
• Programming theory and current programming languages used in Court applications.
• Database management systems and software as they affect applications design.
• Web-based technologies and design, and development methods and languages.
• Systems integration design concepts as they relate to applications design and development.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication.

ABILITY TO

• Perform business rule and process analyses and apply critical thinking skills to reach sound, logical conclusions regarding user needs and business requirements.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose applications problems and install fixes or make repairs in areas of responsibility.
• Set priorities and organize work to complete project responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports and other written materials.
• Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Exercise sound judgment within established procedures.
• Keep technical skills current to meet continuing applications development assignments.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure project accountability.
• Use tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential issues and situations.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire. For tips on completing/updating your application, refer to our Helpful Application Tips guide by clicking HERE.

SELECTION PROCESS

STEP 1: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables; those candidates will be referred to step 2 in the selection process.

STEP 2: Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.

STEP 3: Those candidates who are successful in the review/assessment may be placed on the eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of interview or employment.

All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps in the selection process will include a local background check and a reference check.

BACKGROUND CHECK

A thorough background check will be conducted, including but not limited to work experience, education, certifications, driving record, criminal record, litigation judgment or verdict, and financial/credit information. Fingerprints of candidates are also taken as part of our background check process.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected] if you feel that you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.

ELIGIBLE LIST

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain active until the list is exhausted, or a new recruitment opens.

STATUS NOTIFICATIONS

You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through GovernmentJobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with GovernmentJobs.com and occourts.org. If your information changes, please update your profile at

E-VERIFY

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange participates in the E-Verify program which confirms employment eligibility of new hires.

QUESTIONS?

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Joseph Salafia at [email protected]. For general employment information, please click HERE.

Orange County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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