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APPLICATION DEVELOPER II / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

Salary

$92,175.36 - $117,649.20 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

PH2521A-EA

Department

PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

07/14/2025

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Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

PH2521A-EA

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

The application filing period will begin on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

The LA County Board of Supervisors recentlydeclared a local state of emergency for homelessness (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/176661.pdf) , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Application Developer II vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Application Developer II.

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, analyzes, designs, evaluates, develops, codes, tests, and maintains application systems.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Incumbents in this journey-level class possess a full range of analytical skills in programming. Working from program specifications and using one or more programming languages, they independently analyze, code, test, and debug program logic for a complete system or for a component or a module of a complex system. Incumbents understand and are able to apply a full range of application development concepts, such as structured program design or object oriented design. Incumbents possess a thorough understanding of requirements analysis. They elicit and document requirements using industry standard methodologies and/or analysis tools. The Application Developer Series is distinguished from the Information Systems Analyst Series in that Application Developers perform programming duties and are required to have programming knowledge and experience.

Essential Job Functions

+ Codes, tests and debugs application programs to create new business applications and interfaces or maintains/modifies existing business applications according to program specifications.

+ Develops program specifications.

+ Performs unit or modular testing and integration testing for new or modified applications.

+ Writes and executes programs to extract, transform, and load data for system conversions.

+ Prepares technical documents, user manuals, and help files.

+ Identifies, analyzes, records, tracks, and resolves application problems.

+ Develops functional requirements as needed.

+ Installs application software as needed.

+ Researches application development tools and methodologies and makes recommendations to management as needed.

+ Assists in the development of solicitation documents including requests for information, requests for proposals, requests for quotes, and statements of work as needed.

+ Assists in reviewing vendor performance as needed.

+ Assists in database management related activities for a specific application as needed.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

OPTION I:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree* in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field.

- AND -

Two (2) years of recent** experience coding, testing and debugging application programs.

OPTION II:One (1) year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Application Developer I***.

OPTION III:Three (3) years of recent** experience 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:

Physical Class II - 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

YouMUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

*T o receive credit for your education, 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, to the application or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to [email protected] . The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards . For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdfandhttps://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf.

+ Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized byThe National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) (https://www.naces.org/members) or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (https://aice-eval.org/members/) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information).

+ Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office.A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.

+ We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

** Recent means experience obtained within the last five (5) years from the last day of filing.

***The Los Angeles County class of Application Developer Iis defined as one who u nder close supervision, uses established procedures, analyzes, designs, evaluates, develops, codes, tests, and maintains application systems.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

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Application and Filing Information

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLYand will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] as well [email protected], [email protected] your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging intogovernmentjobs.comand viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance 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.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

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 athttps://lacountylibrary.org.

DO NOT SHARE USER ID 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.

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. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities 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.

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546

Department Contact E-mail:[email protected]

Exam Number: PH2521A-EA

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please do not use "see resume and application", for this is not acceptable and credit will not be given. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ Yes, I understand the above information.

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This position works directly with individuals experiencing homelessness.

+ I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.

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Which of the following best describes your qualifications for this examination:

+ OPTION I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree* in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field. - AND - Two (2) years of recent** experience coding, testing and debugging application programs.

+ OPTION II: One (1) year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Application Developer I***.

+ OPTION III: Three (3) years of recent** experience coding, testing and debugging application programs.

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OPTION I EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Do you have a Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field?

*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 withinseven (7)calendar days from application submission to [email protected] or your application may be rejected.

+ Yes, I have attached a copy of my degree with my application.

+ Yes, I will email a copy of my degree within 7 days of my application submission to [email protected].

+ No, I do not possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field.

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OPTION I & OPTION III EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Please describe in detailyour recent** experience coding, testing and debugging application programs. **Recent means experience obtained within the last five (5) years from the last day of filing.

If you do not have experience please indicate"Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

a)Employer's Name and Address

b)Position/Title held

c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)

d)Hours Worked per Week

e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response.

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OPTION II EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Please describe in detailyour experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Application Developer I***. ***The Los Angeles County class of Application Developer I is defined as one who under close supervision, uses established procedures, analyzes, designs, evaluates, develops, codes, tests, and maintains application systems.

If you do not have experience please indicate"Not Applicable".

NOTE:Foreach experienceplease indicate the following information:

a)Employer's Name and Address

b)Position/Title held

c)Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)

d)Hours Worked per Week

e)Describe experience/responsibilities in detail.

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response.

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Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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