Programmer Analyst

As a member of the MBS, you will be the customer liaison and mainframe programmer analyst responsible for maintaining complex mainframe applications that support Unemployment Insurance Branch (UIB), Labor Data and Compliance Branch (LDCB), and Workforce Services Branch (WSB). You will be working in a team or independently to collaborate with business users and developers on new applications and maintaining existing systems., The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD. Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov, 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 SOQ will be considered the first phase of the hiring process for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you may be invited to an interview. The SOQ should be typed and not more than two pages in length, not less than 12 point font, single-spaced, with margins not less than one inch, including your first and last name at the top of the page, and must include a response to the statement(s) below, including specific examples. We ask that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities. Please restate the questions with your response:

1. Describe your experience developing and/or maintaining mainframe applications. Include all relevant (COBOL/DB2/CICS/JCL) experience that demonstrates your ability.
2. What steps would you take in writing or modifying a program to address a set of business requirements? Include an example of your experience.
3. Describe your experience working in team environments, leading team(s), and driving projects and/or assignments with multiple stakeholders. Résumés and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to the statements above may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process., 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

Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging position that will provide you with extremely valuable mainframe experience, extensive variety, and frequent exposure to managers and staffs in the Information Technology Branch (ITB)? The Employment Development Department (EDD) is looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual to work in the ITB Applications Services Division UI Mainframe Group (ASD)/Mainframe Services Section (MSS)/Mainframe Benefits Services (MBS)., This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment., 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:

• Ability to quickly learn and understand new IT concepts.
• Ability to understand relational database structure table views.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite products.
• Experience in requirements elicitation, documentation, and traceability.
• Knowledge of systems analysis, design, coding, and unit testing (System Development Life Cycle).
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with flowcharting tools.

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

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Position located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more., 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.