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Job Description
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
E2519F
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We encourage applications from anyone!
We will be accepting online applications from Tues day, September 2, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, September 4, 2025,5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) to be accepted.
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OUT-OF-CLASS:
No Out-of-Class experience will be accepted for this examination.
WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience/education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This entry level position assists higher level Application Developers in the analysis, development, and testing of program logic for a small system or a component or module of a system. Assistant Application Developer positions require an understanding of basic technology concepts. They code, test, and debug simple programs in one or more languages, working from program specifications. 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
Duties of an Assistant Application Developer:- Uses established procedures, codes, tests and debugs simple application programs, software components, and interfaces or modifies existing low-complexity software according to specifications.
- Uses established procedures, performs unit or modular testing .
- Prepares technical documents, user manuals, and help files.
- Assists in analysis, recording, tracking, and resolution of application problems.
- Codes and completes programs to extract, transform, and load data for simple system conversions.
- Assists in gathering information and eliciting and documenting business requirements as needed.
- Assists in developing functional specifications as needed.
- Installs application software.
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.
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OPTION II: One (1) year of recent*** full-time, paid experience in coding, testing, and debugging one or more application systems.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class “C” Driver License or the ability to use 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 walking may be involved.
VETERAN’S CREDIT
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran’s credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the Tania Castaneda at rrccexams@rrcc.lacounty.gov .
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
Additional credit will be awarded to qualified candidates who possess the following desirable qualifications:
•Experience in developing applications using C# (C Sharp)
•Experience in developing and consuming Web APIs (RESTful services)
•Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular , React, or Vue.js.
•Proficient in using GitHub for version control, code collaboration, and workflow management
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*To receive credit for a bachelor’s degree, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within your application. If you are unable to attach the required document to your application, please email a copy to Tania Castaneda via rrccexams@rrcc.lacounty.gov by the filling end date. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English, specifying the field of study. 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.pdf and
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/20105_PPG123_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 by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) .
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
** Closely related fields include:- Software Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)
- Computer Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science / Data Analytics
- Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Electrical or Electronics Engineering (with computer/software focus)
- Computational Science
- Informatics
- Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
- Systems Engineering (with emphasis on computing systems)
- Network Engineering
- Digital Forensics (in a computing context)
- Game Development / Interactive Media (if programming-heavy)
***For this examination, recent means within the last three (3) years.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT :
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E) EVALUATION: This examination will evaluate the training, experience, education, and desirable qualifications you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This assessment is worth 100% of your total score.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Qualified candidates who passed the assessment with a score of 70% or higher are placed on the eligible list for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies within the RR/CC as they occur. Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, position/payroll title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.
SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORDS:
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.
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 at https://lacountylibrary.org .
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For assistance, please contact us using the following information:
Department Contact Name: Tania Castaneda
Department Contact Phone: (562) 462-2291
Department Contact Email: RRCCEXAMS@rrcc.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
Testing Accommodations Coordinator: (562) 462-2291
For detailed information, please click here
Closing Date/Time: 9/4/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
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