Technical Lead
Posted: 29 January, 2024
Organization: CA Workforce Development Board
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Job Description and Duties
THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY.
About the CWDB
The CWDB is recognized nationally as a progressive and experimental state workforce department, charting a path to High Road economy and approach to workforce development grounded in the principles of social equity, environmental sustainability, and resilience and quality jobs. Over the past decade, the CWDB's budget, programs, and staff have grown exponentially using federal and state workforce funding to pilot new sector-based workforce initiatives and develop policy solutions that address the quality and accessibility of jobs in addition to training. The CWDB is a stand alone state agency, is not part of the Employment Development Department, and is under the larger umbrella of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency. If you are motivated to be part of a small but mighty department doing the work described above, you may be a great fit for one of our open positions.
Job Description and Duties
As a California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) employee and Technical Lead for the Data Management and Administration Unit (DMAU), the incumbent reports to the Information Technology (IT) Manager I; provides team leadership to technical staff, including consultants; and works closely with business analysts, researchers, and other staff and stakeholders from CWDB and partner organizations. The incumbent works closely with business analysts to ensure the current and future needs of the business are satisfied through current and planned technology solutions. The incumbent works closely with researchers to ensure their current and anticipated data needs are satisfied and to ensure that data aggregation processes and results are accurate and are clearly communicated in business terms. The incumbent works with other staff and stakeholders from CWDB and partner organizations to ensure clarity in technical communication and to ensure data files exchanged are accurate, complete, and timely. The incumbent works with business analysts, researchers, and other CWDB staff to ensure technical communication is clear, unambiguous, and is communicated at the level of understanding of the information recipient.
The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of the DMAU environment and associated technology, including hardware, software, network, and data infrastructure. Key responsibilities include:
- Technical Leadership
- Data Management and Software Engineering
- System Engineering and Technology Management
- System Monitoring, Maintenance, and Management
Primary Information Technology Domains
- Software Engineering
- System Engineering
Special Instructions:
Hybrid Telework Options Available- The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) headquarters is located in Sacramento, CA. The CWDB has adopted a hybrid telework schedule, and staff will be required to report to the office as needed and according to the departments hybrid telework policy. Terms of the telework schedule are subject to Branch/Division needs and CWDB policies and should be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - Is required as part of your application, and your application will not be considered without a properly completed SOQ. Refer to SOQ instructions below.
Cert Unit - order letters to all LEAP candidates.
New to the State - Review the 3 Steps To A State Job webpage and be sure to complete the exam/assessment and state application before applying for this position.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Possible Remote/Telework Options Available
Office - Cubicle
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Special Requirements
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.
Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:
- Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
- Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
- Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
- Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.
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: 2/6/2024
Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.
Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.
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
- Experience designing and implementing AWS or Azure cloud solutions.
- Experience developing conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support database development, data modeling, data analysis and business intelligence.
- Experience leading the design, development, implementation of analytical solutions including Power BI reporting, Informatica, Tableau dashboard development.
- Experience with C# and Java script programming languages and .NET Framework.
- Experience with Agile software development principles, Agile management, workload management, and continuous delivery tools such as Jenkins or GitLab.
- Experience leading the design and development of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) applications (e.g., Salesforce).
- Experience in applying federal, state, and organizational policies and procedures to state information technology projects.
- Experience overseeing end-to-end data life cycle management activities.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Padmakumar Govindankutty
(916) 698-7743
Padmakumar.Govindankutty@cwdb.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:
EEO Officer
(916) 698-5538
Jeffrey.Jacobstein@cwdb.ca.gov
Statement of Qualifications Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed, single spaced, 12-point Ariel font, no more than 3 pages in length, and specifically address each of the questions listed below. Please include your name and indicate the position number and classification for the position you are applying for. Answer each question separately, indicating the corresponding number for each question. Your responses must address the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications listed for this job posting. Applicants who do not follow these instructions will not be considered for the interview process. Cover letter and resume do not take the place of the SOQ.
Question 1:
Describe your background and experience acting as a senior developer for cloud-based or hybrid (mixed cloud and on-premises) web applications using ASP.NET Core and SQL Server. Please explain the architecture layers used.
Question 2:
Describe your background and experience acting as a senior developer for Business Intelligence (BI) analytic solutions, including BI reporting solutions and enterprise analytics solution.
Question 3:
Describe the techniques you have used to develop and integrate interactive reports in web applications.
Question 4:
Describe the ETL / data migration techniques you have used on high volume data import / export processes.
Background Investigation Requirement
The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.
The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).
The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.
Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey
Merit System Principles
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx
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.
