SENIOR APPLICATION DEVELOPER

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT :

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Open Competitive Job Opportunity

EXAM NUMBER : PH2525B

FIRST DATE OF FILING :

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 8 : 30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)

We will continue accepting applications until we determine it is no longer necessary. We may close the application filing window without prior notice.

DEFINITION :

Under direction, performs a wide range of application development related duties including analysis, design, evaluation, development, coding, testing and maintenance of complex application systems.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS :

Incumbents in this senior-level class generally report to an information technology supervisor or manager and are distinguished from the Application Developer II by the more complex nature of assignments and roles assigned. Incumbents write, test, and debug complex programs in one or more languages, working from program specifications and apply in-depth knowledge of structured program design concepts and may act as a project lead, providing technical guidance to entry and journey-level application developers and other technology staff. Incumbents have an in-depth understanding of requirements analysis and possess advanced analytical skills in programming, testing, and debugging and are highly knowledgeable in the concepts, practices, and procedures of application programming. They understand and are able to apply a full range of technology concepts. Application Developers are distinguished from Information Systems Analysts in that incumbents perform programming duties and are required to have programming knowledge and experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Codes, tests, and debugs complex application programs to create new business applications and interfaces or maintains / modifies existing business applications according to program specifications.
• Develops work plans and technical documents covering system architecture, conversion, integration, testing, and implementation for a system or complex enhancement to a system.
• Develops specifications for complex systems.
• Performs unit and modular and integration testing for complex application development / modification.
• Writes and executes programs to extract, transform, and load data for more complex system conversions.
• Performs quality assurance functions.
• Prepares, reviews, and validates technical documents and user manuals.
• Leads in the identification, analysis and resolution of complex application problems.
• Participates in developing application development methodologies and standards.
• Reviews and monitors vendor performance to ensure projects are on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
• Oversees installation of application software, as needed.
• Leads an application project team, as needed.
• Develops functional requirements, as needed.
• Develops solicitation documents such as requests for information, requests for proposals, requests for quotes, statements of works, as needed.
• Performs database management related activities for a specific application, as needed.
• Develops quality assurance procedures, as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

OPTION I : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree

OPTION II : One (1) year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Application Developer II

OPTION III : Four (4) years of recent

LICENSE :

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS :

Physical Class II – Light : This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION :

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION :

Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications :

EXAMINATION CONTENT :

This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon the application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing, weighted 100%.

Candidates must meet the Minimum Requirements and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the Eligible Register.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION :

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

VACANCY INFORMATION :

The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT :

Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION :

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application promptly as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts.

Any required documents and / or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and / or job experience you include.

IMPORTANT NOTES :

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES :

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER :

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD :

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) :

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER :

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :

It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

CONTACT INFORMATION :

Department Contact Name : Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone : (323) 659-6546

Department Contact E-mail : HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

Exam Number : PH2525B

California Relay Services Phone : (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone : (323) 659-6546

Teletype Phone : (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077

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