Application Development Specialist

The Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) works as a hands-on Application Developer within the FI$Cal Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, with a primary focus on PeopleSoft Financials. This is a coding position responsible for writing and maintaining application logic using PeopleCode, Application Engine, Structured Query Language (SQL), Integration Broker, Component Interfaces, and API-based integrations. The incumbent performs developer unit testing, analyzes production defects at the code level, and delivers permanent technical fixes that improve system stability, performance, and data integrity.

This is a hands-on software development role centered on ERP enhancements and incident requests that require PeopleCode and extensive SQL work. Although the main focus is software development, the position may include tasks in other IT areas when needed.

Please note that to be list appointed for placement in the Information Technology Specialist I classification, you must take and pass the examination.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

This position is being re-advertised. Prior Job Control is JC-494652. If you would like to be considered for the position please submit an application and all required items., This position requires prolonged sitting in an office-setting environment with the use of a personal computer. Employees must demonstrate a commitment to maintain a working environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment. All staff must maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance, maintain good working habits and adhere to all policies and procedures.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US at all times during their employment with the Department of FISCal.

The Department of FISCal does not:

• Sponsor visas
• Utilize E-Verify for employment authorization/certification purposes
• Participate in the STEM OPT extension program, Our department develops, maintains and operates FI$Cal, the statewide financial system. The FI$Cal system modernized how the state of California manages its finances and is one of the largest and most dynamic IT and business-transformation undertakings in California's history. It eliminates the need for hundreds of independent legacy systems by combining the state's accounting, budgeting, cash management, and procurement operations into a single financial-management system.

Our mission is to operate the statewide financial system to enable California to perform budgeting, procurement, cash management and accounting functions transparently and efficiently.

Our vision is to provide world-class customer service, innovative solutions and efficient system operations as a trusted partner.

Our department has four Divisions: Administrative Services, Business Operation & Solutions, Information Technology and Executive.

This position is located in the Information Technology Division (ITD), whose core mission is to provide a reliable, quality solution to customers and partners and maintain the highest level of security. ITD strives to support FI$Cal with self-sufficient, innovative technology infrastructure and application services built and managed by skilled technical staff. As customer and partner needs evolve, ITD will continue to improve FI$Cal by using its mature systems development life cycle processes.? Department Website: https://fiscal.ca.gov, All relevant work experience, skill sets, education, and professional qualifications must be listed directly on the Employment Application (STD. 678). Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed STD. 678. To ensure your experience is considered:

• Include specific "to" and "from" dates (MM/DD/YY) and indicate hours worked per week for all employment listed. If various hours per week, please average.
• Experience may not be evaluated if "see resume" or "see attached" is written in the duties performed section.
• If you are applying for more than one recruitment, a separate STD. 678 is required for each recruitment for which you would like to be considered.

Important Notes Regarding Supporting Documents:

• If using education to meet minimum qualifications, include unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must include verification of U.S. equivalency found here.
• Supporting documents should be submitted in PDF format.
• Do not include any confidential information (e.g., Social Security Number, birth date, student ID number, driver's license number unless required, marital status, age, LEAP status, or examination results) on any submitted documents. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Basis of Eligibility:

• For mailed or hand-delivered applications, you must include the Job Control (JC) number and specify your basis of eligibility (e.g., List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, Training and Development) in the "Examinations or Job Title" section of the STD. 678.
• For electronic submissions, do not include the basis of eligibility elsewhere in your application or attachments, as it may be considered confidential.

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

• The incumbent will use tact and interpersonal skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, e.g., stakeholders, customers, management, peers, etc., to facilitate communication to improve the work environment and increase productivity.

• This position requires the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and may require excess hours to be worked.

• The incumbent provides back-up, as necessary, to ensure continuity of departmental activities., 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:

• Professional working experience in Application Programming.

• Professional working experience in Application Production Support.

• Working experience with PeopleSoft Development or Enterprise Release Planning (ERP).

• Working experience in developing integrated applications in a cloud environment.

• Working experience debugging and testing integrated applications.

At FI$Cal, we currently offer a remote-centered position with the flexibility of telework up to three days per week. In-office attendance is mandatory on designated days and is subject to change. Our office is located at 2000 Evergreen Street, Sacramento, CA. Candidates residing outside of California are welcome to interview, but proof of California residency is required before appointment. Please note, relocation and commute expenses are the responsibility of the employee.