Technology Trainee

TECHNOLOGY TRAINEE (APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT)

ANNUAL SALARY

$75,212.80 - $93,163.20

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time. However, the deadline for first round consideration is Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST

  This recruitment is open to external candidates, internal OCSC employees, internal OCSC promotions, and internal OCSC lateral transfers. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future positions.

BENEFITS 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

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Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded with 48 hours' notice, based on needs of the Orange County Superior Court.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 $280 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

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 position provides support to the Court's Vision unit which is responsible for the Criminal and Traffic Case Management System. 

The Technology Trainee performs assignments that are typically limited in scope, entail conventional problems and requirements, and are carried out within the framework of well-defined instructions from supervisors or lead staff.  Project/assignment requirements are clearly identified and can be satisfied by following established methods, practices, and precedents. As experience is gained, assignments are expected to increase in difficulty, encompassing greater scope, use of a wider set of methods and tools and the need for greater analysis and adaptation. Functions may vary based on assignment.

The Technology Trainee position typically works under the supervision of a Court Technology Team Lead or a Court Technology Manager. Incumbents may be rotated among professional IT disciplines for training and development purposes. Incumbents are expected to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to advance into a first-level professional position and must promote within 12 months of appointment.  There is no permanent status in this classification.

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TECHNOLOGY TRAINEE

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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 in order to receive credit.  

OR

OPTION II

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

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

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 HRStaffing@occourts.org 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 http://www.governmentjobs.com/.

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 Gloria Ojeda at gojeda@occourts.org. For general employment information, please click HERE.

Orange County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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