What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRINCIPAL APPLICATION DEVELOPER position at County of Los Angeles?
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Opportunity
No out of class experience will be accepted.
EXAM NUMBER:
PH2526A
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
Friday, December 15, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)
Friday, December 15, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
DEFINITION:
Performs highly specialized and complex information systems analysis and programming tasks and acts as technical expert for development or maintenance of one or more major systems. This position may also function as a lead for application development projects and may supervise lower-level application development personnel.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
This class is the Principal level in the Application Developer series and generally reports to an Information Technology manager. Incumbents possess technical expertise on one or more major systems, which are characterized by their scope, functionality, critical nature, or technical complexity. Incumbents understand and are able to apply advanced information systems concepts, principles, and methodologies of analysis and application development. Incumbents provide technical direction and lead or supervise a team of application developers and other technology staff engaged in all phases of application development and system maintenance.
Application Developers are distinguished from Information Systems Analysts in that incumbents perform programming duties as an essential job function and are required to have programming knowledge and experience. The Principal Application Developer is further distinguished from the Senior Application Developer by the incumbents serving as technical experts regarding highly specialized application systems along with project lead or supervisory responsibilities.
- Provides technical expertise to project managers, department management, and/or user management regarding one or more major system development or maintenance efforts.
- Advises management on technical alternatives, such as languages, tools, platforms, utilities, and servers.
- Leads and participates in the work of a team of Application Developers engaged in the development or maintenance of the most highly technical programs.
- Provides technical consulting on long-range information systems planning.
- Programs the most specialized and complex applications.
- Solves the more complex application software and system performance problems.
- Analyzes performance data and conducts capacity planning.
- Establishes quality assurance procedures.
- Monitors vendors to ensure performance according to project goals and contract terms, and reports performance problems to management.
- Assists in creating Statements of Work (SOWs) in support of applications development efforts, as needed.
- Serves as a project manager, as needed.
- Represents the department in collaborative efforts with other County departments, outside agencies, and/or vendors, as needed.
- Supervises lower-level application development personnel, as needed.
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university* in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field, and four (4) years of progressively responsible**, full-time, paid experience in a centralized information technology organization***, coding, testing and debugging application programs.
-OR-
Two (2) years of full-time, paid experience , within the last three years, at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Senior Application Developer****.-OR-
Five (5) years of progressively responsible**, full-time, paid experience in a centralized information technology organization***, coding, testing, and debugging application programs.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:
2 - 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.
SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:
You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience related to the Minimum Requirements listed above within your online job application under the "Experience" area.*Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references.
- In order to receive credit for any type of college or university course work you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, with your application online at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov or your application may be rejected.
- Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)
**Progressively responsible experience is defined as work experience that clearly shows an upward progression in the level of duties and responsibilities from one job to the next.
***Centralized IT organization in the County of Los Angeles is defined as that which is responsible, under the direction or guidance of the Chief Information Technology official (or at Sheriff Department, the coordinated executive command structure) for the department or major organization unit, for providing comprehensive IT services including analysis, design, acquisition, and/or development, implementation, maintenance, or support of information systems; and in which the work performed is in direct relationship to the IT requirements and initiatives of the department or major organization unit.
****Los Angeles County class of Senior Application Developer is defined as one who under direction, performs a wide range of application development related duties including analysis, design, evaluation, development, coding, testing and maintenance of complex application systems.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Once we have determined that you meet our minimum requirements, the examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100%.
Applicants must meet the MInimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination to be added to the Eligible Register (hiring list). Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.
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, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 pm deadline 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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
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.
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 Minimum Requirements. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any relevant education, training, and job experience you include. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
- Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
- FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
- Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted.
- Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
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. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
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. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
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. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL 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.
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.
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546
Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov
Salary : $114,503 - $154,305
