Application Engineer

The Secretary of State's office (SOS) comprises nearly 600 dedicated public servants who uphold the rights of Californians while also making our government, history, and businesses both accessible and transparent. Led by an elected leader accountable to the public, the staff at SOS work to ensure our office is a reflection of the people we serve daily. The SOS is located in downtown Sacramento near Light Rail, Downtown Commons (DOCO), Golden 1 Center, and other amenities.
The Office of the Secretary of State is recruiting to fill a permanent full-time Information Technology Specialist II position in the Information Technology Division (ITD).
Under the general direction of the Section Chief, Business, Executive Applications and Registry System (BEARS), the IT Specialist II (Application Engineer) works independently as the technical expert on the most complex software systems and projects and serves as a technical and project leader on activities related to development and maintenance of application services and technologies. The successful candidate supports the most complex enterprise application design and development efforts which may include planning, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, user training, and troubleshooting. The Application Engineer will lead and grow the adoption of Application Lifecycle Management tools including Azure DevOps and application security tools. The Application Engineer will advocate, evangelize and mentor developers across the Software Engineering Applications Branch on software development practices to improve the reliability and efficiency of delivered applications.
Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or equivalent; and/or 2 years IT experience as a lead application developer.
• Experience developing software within the Microsoft.net platform, including ASP.net, ASP.net Core.net Core, and legacy .net framework.
• Experience with web application design frameworks, such as those including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and modern frameworks that deliver responsive, accessible sites.
• Experience with relational database design and development using platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle
• Ability and experience to lead application teams and mentor other developers on technologies, products, and procedures.
• Experience and knowledge of Application Lifecycle Management products such as Azure DevOps and concepts such as Continuous Integration, version control, and build automation.
• Experience and training in Agile software development
• Ability to communicate and express ideas clearly with both internal and external audiences in written and verbal forms.

Supplemental Questionnaire: Applicants must submit a Supplemental Questionnaire responding to the questions listed below, it should be no more than two (2) pages typed, using business professional font, font size and formatting. Responses do not need to include the question but must be numbered in the same order. Applications submitted without the Supplemental Questionnaire will not be considered.
Applicants must answer the following questions:

Please describe a significant project for which you developed an application using the Microsoft .Net Framework (preferred) or a comparable technology using a modern web development framework. What were the goals of the project? How did the application meet those goals? What development lifecycle or techniques were used to assure successful delivery of the applications?

Please describe your relevant experience and education regarding the technologies and skills called for in the desirable qualifications.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position is primarily in a telework environment with occasional in office work as needed. The incumbent may be required to respond or work off business hours as determined by the operational needs of the Secretary of State.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-412982
Position #(s):
785-252-1414-002
Working Title:
Application Engineer
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II $8,130.00 - $10,893.00 A
$8,371.00 - $11,221.00 L
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) consists of nearly 600 dedicated public servants who uphold the rights of Californians while also striving to make our government, elections, and businesses both accessible and transparent. Led by an elected leader, accountable to the public, we are dedicated to fostering career development opportunities and growing a skilled workforce that embraces inclusion and values diversity.
Located in downtown Sacramento, the SOS building is within walking distance to a variety of eateries and amenities. Light Rail, State Capitol, Downtown Commons (DOCO), and Golden 1 Center, just to name a few. Conveniently located in the SOS building, the Gold Rush Grille offers delicious daily specials for breakfast or lunch and is open to the public. Our on-site childcare incorporates programs for children six weeks to five years old. Priority waitlist access and special discounted rates are available for SOS employees.
For more information about the SOS, please visit sos.ca.gov .
Special Requirements Education: When using education to meet minimum qualifications, education must include the specified information technology or closely related course work. Please include all the required documents necessary to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this classification (i.e., degree, transcript, license, and certificate). If your degree is not in one of the specified degrees as stated in the Class Specifications, please provide a copy of your most recent unofficial transcripts to be evaluated for comparability. Candidate may be required to provide an Official Transcript prior to hire.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 2/2/2024
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:
Secretary of State
Attn: Jordan Mariner
1500 11th St - 4th Floor - Suite 475
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Secretary of State
Jordan Mariner
1500 11th St - 4th Floor - Suite 475
Sacramento , CA 95814
Please drop off application packages in the 1st Floor Lobby Rotunda.
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:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Supplemental Questionnaire: Please follow the directions to respond to the Supplemental Questionniare as directed above.

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.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Jordan Mariner
(916) 653-6974
jmariner@sos.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:
Ashley Boyer
(916) 653-6974
aboyer@sos.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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.