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Job Description and Duties

State Fund has positions available for Technical Lead at our Vacaville or Pleasanton Information Technology locations. Technical Lead will work to develop, support and maintain State Fund’s enterprise data models and provide database development support to IT projects, meet outlined in the goals established by State Fund IT Management, provide knowledge transfer and mentorship to State Compensation Insurance Fund’s employees, and provide status reports and recommendations to IT management.

The tasks for the Technical Lead include, but are not limited to, the following:

Working as a lead project developer implementing Electronic Payment generation. To evaluate the existing payment generation processes and to device optimum alternative solutions to fit the current & future business needs.
Provide software applications using Pitney-Bowes/Group1 StreamWeaver to generate Postscript print files & Mail Run Data Files (MRDF) for Pitney Bowes Mail Machine in the CPCs. Setup automated scripts to perform USPS Address CASS certification, Mail sorting and NCOALink.
Provide StreamWeaver control file to enhance the existing PostScript print streams with features like Postnet Barcode, 2 of 5 Barcode and creating side files & MRDF files. Provide support for various Pitney Bowes Document Messaging software including Finalist Workstation, ForwardTrak Plus, and Verimove
Provide support of printer hardware and software troubleshooting. Second tier support for the CPCs & district offices with daily payment generation. Setting up print environment using Paris Spooler
Create Packages, Functions, Procedures using PL/SQL and all necessary database objects for enterprise solutions
Provide solutions in Oracle Application (AR, AP, GL, Workflow, etc.) and any other technology
Code the programs as per the technical specifications and unit testing
Work with the users, applications support and interact with other team members for problem resolution

Technical Lead must possess strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze information, identify, and formulate solutions to problems and have the following skills:

Must have the ability to work collaboratively with other support team members and independently on assigned tasks and deliverables with minimum supervision.
Must be self-motivated, working closely and actively communicating with other resources to accomplish time critical tasks and deliverables.
Must be able to ask questions and share information gained with other support team members, recording and documenting this knowledge.
Must listen carefully and act upon user requirements.
Must be able to convey and explain complex problems and solutions in an understandable language to both technical and non-technical persons.
Must be able to follow the lead of others on assigned projects as well as take the lead when deemed appropriate.
Must be able to think creatively and critically, analyzing complex problems, weighing multiple solutions, and carefully selecting solutions appropriate to the business needs, project scope, and available resources.
Must have years of experience in integrating separated and distributed components and systems of various infrastructures, protocols, languages, schema and design
Must be able to communicate exceptionally and influence at all levels verbally and in writing.
Must take responsibility for the integrity of the solution.
Above all, must enjoy solving problems, working with people and computer technology to achieve high quality deliverables and goals.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SYSTEMS SOFTWARE SPECIALIST III (TECHNICAL)

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Control Details
Job Code #:	JC-52139
Position #(s):	402-415-1367-XXX
Working Title:	Technical Lead
Classification:	SYSTEMS SOFTWARE SPECIALIST III (TECHNICAL) $6,388.00 - $8,396.00 A

# of Positions:	Multiple
Work Location:	Alameda County
Job Type:	Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits.

Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. We recognize and reward high performance, yet value a healthy work/life balance.

Dept Website: www.statefundca.com

Special Requirements

Application must be completed in detail to demonstrate the quality and breadth of work experience necessary to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach “surplus letters” to their applications.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (Applications and any applicable or required documents) must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov.

Required Application Documents

Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

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:

Desirable Core Competencies:

Act with integrity
Use sound judgment
Commit to quality
Demonstrate adaptability
Innovate
Think strategically
Communicate effectively and influence others
Work well both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS), Retirement (CalPERS ), Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Group Legal Services Insurance, Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave, Flex Elect Reimbursement Program, Wellness and Recognition, Alternate Work Schedules, Transit Pass Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Dependent Scholarship Program, Leadership Training, Mentoring Program

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Leslie Maqueda
(800) 499-8668

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Rosa Gil-Robles
(323) 981-6707
rmgil-robles@scif.com

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be conducted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.