Java Developer at California Department of Justice

Job Description And Duties

Under the general supervision of the Information Technology Supervisor II. The incumbent performs at the expert specialist level of this career series to analyze, design, develop, and implement the most complex software systems for the Bureau of Firearms (BOF) program. The incumbent will serve as a leader in the development of application functionality and will provide on-going support of the BOF software systems.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-497893

Position #(s):

420-777-1402-002

Working Title

Java Developer

Classification

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A

$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B

$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

Day Shift

Work Week

Monday-Friday

Department Information

This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Application Development Bureau, Firearms & Enterprise Systems Branch, Managed Application Services Section, Firearms Software Development Unit.

Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR .

Additional Salary Information

Please note that this classification contains multiple salary ranges. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary of Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 484. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

ALTERNATE RANGE CRITERIA 484

Established 1/31/18, Pay Letters 18-04 and 18-05

Range A. This range shall apply to persons who do not meet the criteria for Range B or Range C.

Range B. This range shall apply to persons who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification and who have also completed two years of satisfactory additional experience performing duties equivalent to or higher than an Information Technology Specialist I.

Qualifications

Range C. This range shall apply to persons who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification and who have also completed four years of satisfactory additional experience performing duties equivalent to or higher than an Information Technology Specialist I.:

When the requirements for the criteria are met and upon recommendation of the appointing power, the employee shall receive a rate under the provisions of California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 599.676. Upon movement to Range C, the employee shall receive a rate under the provisions of California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 599.674 shall apply.

Benefits of working for the State of California:

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!