Applications Developer I / Technology Trainee - PRIMARILY REMOTE OPPORTUNITY

(Depending on qualifications, the position may be filled as an Applications Developer I or Technology Trainee.)

ANNUALSALARY

Applications Developer I: $87,651.20 - $108,950.40

Technology Trainee: $76,710.40 - $95035.20

DEADLINE TO APPLY

The deadline to apply is Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST

This recruitment is open to internal OCSC employees, internal OCSC promotions, and internal OCSC lateral transfers. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future positions.

BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS

Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)

Choice of five medical plans

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Vacation and sick leave packages

14 paid holidays per year

Educational & professional reimbursement

Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan)

TELEWORK/ON-SITE OPPORTUNITY

This position is eligible for a combination of telework and on-site work assignments. Telework must be completed from a pre-designated home-based location within the State of California and employees may be required to report on-site to address business needs.

Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded with 48 hours’ notice, based on needs of the Orange County Superior Court.

Opportunity Details

ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

The Orange County Superior Court is the third largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have courthouses throughout the county, including locations in Orange, Westminster, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana. We have a staff of about 1,500 and an operating budget of nearly $280 million. The Court’s Judges, Commissioners and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, and diversity. The Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and enhancing public confidence in the court system.

To learn more about the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, visit our homepage at www.occourts.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Court Technology Services (CTS) department provides the court with proactive leadership in implementing and maintaining the court’s network infrastructure, core business and departmental applications, as well as ensuring the security of the court’s data and processes. CTS works with court leaders, judicial committees, the State Judicial Council staff, justice agencies, court departments, vendors, and others to ensure the Court is fully supported by the appropriate levels of technology services.

Under general supervision, the Technology Trainee performs a range of basic to entry-level duties in various professional disciplines while learning the Court's IT environment and the application of professional theories and principles. The Technology Trainee is an entry-level class in the professional information technology job family. Incumbents report to the Court Technology Manager and departmental staff. Incumbents are expected to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to advance into a first-level professional position and must promote within 12 months of appointment. There is no permanent status in the Technology Trainee classification.

Under general supervision, the Applications Developer I is the entry-level classification in the Applications Developer classification series. Incumbents perform routine to moderately difficult applications development, maintenance and support duties and may have full life cycle responsibilities for small-scale systems. Incumbents participate in analyzing and documenting user business and operational requirements, creating and/or modifying routine to moderately difficult programs and databases, assist in implementing systems and user test plans, performing user training, and providing on-going applications maintenance and support. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate a strong customer service orientation and skills, and work with client managers and staff to ensure effective, high-priority technology solutions to their needs and requirements.

TECHNOLOGY TRAINEE

APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER I

Minimum Qualifications

TECHNOLOGY TRAINEE

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

OPTION I:

Bachelor's degree in management information systems, information technology, computer science, or a closely related technical field. *Note: A copy of your college diploma or official transcripts must be included with your application.

-OR-

OPTION II:

High school diploma or GED equivalent – AND – two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent) experience using or supporting various computer systems.

APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER I

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

OPTION I:

High school diploma or GED equivalent – AND –two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent) progressively responsible experience performing coding, testing, debugging, basic design, and documentation of computer applications.

-OR-

OPTION II:

High school diploma or GED equivalent – AND – one (1) year of full-time (or equivalent) experience with the Court as a Technology Trainee performing duties related to applications development.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

Full stack developing experience using Microsoft technologies such as: .NET Core 6.0, C#, TypeScript, SQL Server

. Angular (version 6 or higher)
. Design and development of Mobile applications for iOS and Androi
d Application development in cloud environment
.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Principles and practices of systems analysis and design

. Applications development methodologies, tools, and utilities
. Programming theory and current programming languages used in Court applications
. Database management systems and software as they affect applications design
. Web-based technologies and design, and development methods and languages
. Systems integration design concepts as they relate to applications design and development
. Principles and practices of sound business communication
.

ABILITY TO

Perform business rule and process analyses and apply critical thinking skills to reach sound, logical conclusions regarding user needs and business requirements

. Troubleshoot and diagnose applications problems and install fixes or make repairs in areas of responsibility
. Set priorities and organize work to complete project responsibilities efficiently and effectively
. Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports and other written materials
. Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences
. Understand and follow written and oral instructions
. Exercise sound judgment within established procedures
. Keep technical skills current to meet continuing applications development assignments
. Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure project accountability
. Use tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential issues and situations
. Establish and maintain highly effective, customer-focused working relationships with court managers and end users, other CTS staff, representatives of other agencies and others encountered in the course of wor
k

Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. .

SELECTION PROCESS

STEP 1: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables; those candidates will be referred to step 2 in the selection process.

STEP 2: Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.

STEP 3: Those candidates who are successful in the review/assessment may be placed on the eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of interview or employment.

All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps in the selection process will include a local background check and a reference check.

BACKGROUND CHECK

A thorough background check will be conducted, including but not limited to work experience, education, certifications, driving record, criminal record, litigation judgment or verdict, and financial/credit information. Fingerprints of candidates are also taken as part of our background check process.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at HRStaffing@occourts.org if you feel that you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.

ELIGIBLE LIST

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain active until the list is exhausted, or a new recruitment opens.

STATUS NOTIFICATIONS

You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through GovernmentJobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with GovernmentJobs.com and occourts.org. If your information changes, please update your profile at http://www.governmentjobs.com/.

E-VERIFY

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange participates in the E-Verify program which confirms employment eligibility of new hires.

QUESTIONS?

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Gloria Ojeda at gojeda@occourts.org. .

Orange County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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