Software Developer

"PENDING BUDGET APPROVAL"


Under the direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II, the incumbent will perform a wide variety of tasks requiring regular innovative problem-solving. The scope typically includes system software projects that involve planning, developing, and implementing technological solutions that are essential to the missions of the overall organization. Most of the duties fall under the Software Engineering domain per the classification specification.

This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications:

• July 6, 2026
• July 16, 2026
• July 27, 2026
• August 6, 2026
• Ajugust 17, 2026
• August 27, 2026
• September 7, 2026
• September 17, 2026
• September 28, 2026

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-522593


Position #(s):
192-406-1402-XXX

Working Title:
Software Developer


Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I $6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A
$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B
$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


# of Positions:
Multiple


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
In Office


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


Department Information The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is an agency in the Executive Branch of California State Government. It was created in 1970 by the Ryan Act and is the oldest of the autonomous state standards boards in the nation. The major purpose of the agency is to serve as a state standards board for educator preparation for the public schools of California, the licensing and credentialing of professional educators in the State, the enforcement of professional practices of educators, and the discipline of credential holders in the State of California.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position's associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction.
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Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Interviews for this position will be conducted in person at our office in Sacramento, CA.


Application Instructions
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: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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 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:


Commission on Teacher Credentialing
N/A
Attn: Office of Human Resources
May Lee State Office Complex
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento , CA 95811


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Commission on Teacher Credentialing
N/A


May Lee State Office Complex
651 Bannon Street, Suite 600
Sacramento , CA 95811


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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for the position. Please list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ documents your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The statement should be typed, with 12-point font, single-spaced, on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11"), and no more than one page. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Applications submitted without the required SOQ will be considered incomplete and may not be considered for this position.
  

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.


Desirable Qualifications 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:

• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Agile/Scrum methodologies
• ASP.NET
• .NET Core
• MVC
• C#
• HTML
• SQL (SSMS), writing queries
• Database design
• Visual Studio
• jQuery
• CSS and CSS frameworks
• Language Integrated Query (LINQ)
• Object Relational Mappers such as Entity Framework
• Microsoft Windows operating system

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.



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.