Web Developer I

Type of Appointment: Full-time Probationary

Job Classification: Web Developer I

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5787 - $5902 per month

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm occasional evening weekend and on-call support.


THE DEPARTMENT:

The Division of Information Technology delivers innovative strategic and cost-effective technology services in collaboration with the campus community to advance the universitys mission. These technology services are recognized as essential resources for furthering the universitys mission. IT provides technology solutions expert consultation and leadership resulting in numerous enhancements to the advancement of learning knowledge and the effectiveness of campus support services and business processes for the entire university. The Mobile and Web Applications unit is dedicated to designing developing and maintaining innovative digital solutions that support the campus community. From mobile apps and web platforms to dynamic websites and integrated information systems the unit ensures accessibility functionality and user-focused experiences that align with the institutions goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Application & Web Development

• Develop enhance test deploy and maintain web applications APIs and related processes using established technical specifications and development standards. Support application security reliability accessibility and performance to meet established business requirements.

Research Innovation & Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Assist with researching evaluating testing and implementing emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) under technical guidance to improve productivity user experience and operational efficiency. Document findings and provide input on potential applications and best practices for using AI tools.

Systems Analysis Collaboration & Project Delivery

• Work with functional and technical stakeholders to assist with analyzing business processes gathering and documenting requirements coordinating testing and implementing approved technical solutions. Support assigned project activities using established procedures.

Application Support Maintenance & Performance Optimization

• Monitor application performance troubleshoot routine issues implement approved security updates and performance enhancements support accessibility compliance perform code maintenance support production operations and escalate complex issues as needed.

Documentation Training & Professional Development:

• Develop technical documentation provide support to users or technical staff as needed stay current on web development technologies accessibility standards security practices and participate in continuous professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Combination - Equivalent to a bachelors degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• General knowledge of web development design principles concepts practices and frameworks.
• General knowledge of user experience concepts and principles and technology platforms.
• General knowledge of accessibility standards guidelines and regulations as well as using accessibility evaluation tools and software.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply web and mobile application design concepts.
• Organizational and time management skills to plan organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to gather information from users communicate technical issues effectively document processes and draft user/developer guides.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team as well as build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to gather data and information test website performance issues and resolve website and web application issues and problems.
• Computer skills to appropriately design websites and use relevant software packages as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or a related field.
• Experience with web application development using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Knowledge of SQL relational databases and version control (Git).
• Familiarity with responsive design web accessibility (WCAG) and secure coding practices.
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot ChatGPT) and interest in applying AI to improve development and automation.
• Strong analytical communication and teamwork skills.
• Higher education or enterprise application development experience is a plus.

Out-of-State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSUs mission is to prepare educated responsible individuals to contribute to Californias schools economy culture and future. As an agency of the State of California the CSUs business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information go to the California State University Out-of-State Employment Policy.

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified determining the suitability of the candidate for the position Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature gravity and recency of the conviction the candidates conduct performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information go to the California State University Background Check Policy.

Education Code 89521 Requirements

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

CSU Classification Salary Range

This position is part of the CSUEU bargaining unit (UNIT). The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the CSU Classification Standards website. The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the CSU Salary Schedule website. The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is: minimum $5787 and maximum $8430 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information go the I-9 Acceptable Documents website.

University Driving Requirement

Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other State Drivers license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points if their license is Class C or 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points if their license is Class A B or C with endorsements. For more information go to the Authorized University Driver Policy.

Conflict of Interest

This position is a designated position in the California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file financial interest disclosure forms subject to state regulations. For more information go to the Conflict of Interest policy.

Security & Fire Safety

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act California Education Code section 67380 and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) Cal Poly Pomonas Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at Cal Poly Pomonas Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomonas Annual Fire Safety Report.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at . For more information go to Employment Notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

As a federal contractor Cal Poly Pomona complies with the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and requests priority referral of protected veterans for our job openings.

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