This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Application Development Bureau, DLE, Biometrics & PDMP Systems Branch, Integrated Applications & Services Section, Statistical & Integrated Reporting Services Unit.
Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR
Additional Salary Information:
Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
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:
Technical & Operational Experience:
- Agile Methodologies: Deep understanding of Agile software development principles, with a formal Scrum certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) and direct experience supervising or leading Scrum teams highly preferred.
- Technical Background: Core software development background with hands-on experience in Java programming and Oracle systems, supplemented by a strong conceptual understanding of ETL processes, data analytics, and reporting tools.
- Application Lifecycle Tools: Practical proficiency utilizing the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) and R4J/Ease Requirements to manage software workflows, release tracking, and requirements traceability.
- State IT Frameworks: Familiarity with California state government IT state-mandated frameworks, procurement processes, and accessibility/security compliance regulations.
- Stakeholder & Team Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to mentor technical staff, collaborate with state vendors, and professionally brief senior department executives and business stakeholders.
- Performance Management: Demonstrated success in managing team and individual performance, including establishing clear accountability, addressing underperformance, and effectively resolving personnel and staff issues is highly preferred.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills as it relates to the desirable qualifications and duties for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ should explain in detail why the candidate believes his or her knowledge, skills, and abilities could apply towards this position. Your response should be typed in Arial 12 point font and no more than two pages in length. Resumes will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ. Your application may be disqualified from consideration if your SOQ does not adhere to the requirements.
For each of the statements below, please provide specific examples of your experience in the relevant areas. Include a discussion of pertinent issues, course of action, outcome and measurements of success.
1. Describe your experience managing or leading teams, detailing how your educational background and experience has prepared you for this role. When answering this question, please provide examples to highlight your experience in the following areas:
- Experience as people-manager and your approach to managing teams.
- Examples to highlight how you manage employee performance, individual accountability and drive team deliverables.
- Your expertise with Agile Scrum teams, and across different stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
2. How would you manage a team when one team member has a difficult personality but produces high-quality work? What is your approach to addressing interpersonal issues and managing team conflict while maintaining team cohesion to maximize project success?
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A SOQ WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.
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.
