Senior Application Developer - Fire Emergency

The position is based onsite in Los Angeles, CA, and supports an emergency-recruitment effort for the County of Los Angeles Fire Department. It is a contract role focused on the full lifecycle of complex application systems, including analysis, design, development, testing, and ongoing maintenance, with an initial period of up to 90 days and potential for permanent appointment. The monthly salary ranges from USD 8,311 to 11,200.

Responsibilities

• Codes, tests, and debugs intricate application programs to create new business applications and interfaces or to modify existing ones in line with specifications.
• Develops work plans and technical documentation covering architecture, conversion, integration, testing, and implementation for systems or substantial enhancements.
• Creates specifications for complex systems.
• Conducts unit, modular, and integration testing for development or modification efforts.
• Writes and executes programs to extract, transform, and load data for more complex system conversions.
• Performs quality assurance activities.
• Prepares, reviews, and validates technical documents and user manuals.
• Leads in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex application issues.
• Contributes to the development of application development methodologies and standards.
• Monitors vendor performance to ensure projects meet timelines, budgets, and specifications.
• Oversees installation of application software as needed.
• Leads application project teams when required.
• Develops functional requirements as needed.
• Produces solicitation documents such as requests for information, requests for proposals, requests for quotes, and statements of work as needed.
• Performs database management activities related to specific applications as needed.
• Develops quality assurance procedures as needed.

Definition

Under direction, this role performs a broad set of application development duties, including analysis, design, evaluation, development, coding, testing, and ongoing maintenance of complex application systems.

Classification Standards

This senior level typically reports to an information technology supervisor or manager and differs from the Application Developer II by the increased complexity of assignments. Responsibilities include writing, testing, and debugging complex programs in one or more languages, applying deep knowledge of structured design principles, and potentially acting as a project lead providing technical guidance to junior staff.

Examination Content

During the initial work period, performance will be evaluated. A passing score on this evaluation will lead to consideration for permanent appointment.

Application & Filing Information

Applications must be submitted online. Review for interview consideration is ongoing, and if not contacted within 60 days while the recruitment remains open or reopens, applicants are encouraged to submit a new application to reaffirm interest and update information. Electronic notifications will be sent to the email address provided; add these addresses to approved senders to avoid filtering as spam: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected].

Supplemental Questionnaire

Selection requires clearly demonstrating that you meet the stated requirements. Complete the application and supplemental questionnaire fully and accurately to receive full credit for education, training, and experience. For each previous job, provide the employer name and address, your actual job title, start and end dates, description of work, and total hours worked (full- or part-time).

Available Shift

• Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Social Security Number

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries

Applications can be completed at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County if regular computer/internet access is unavailable. Visit lacountylibrary.org for details.

No Sharing of User ID, Email and Password

All applications must be filed using your own user ID and password. Using another person’s credentials can erase your application record.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles supports ARDI initiatives to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact

Name: Fire Examination Section
Phone: (213) 466-5500
Email: [email protected]

Analyst Contact

Phone: (213) 466-5500
Email: [email protected]

TeleType and Relay Services

Teletype phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922