IT Supervising Applications Developer
Salary
$122,032.22 - $164,722.44 Annually
Location
Riverside
Job Type
Regular
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
26-86105-02
Department
Information Technology
Division
Enterprise Solutions
Opening Date
06/08/2026
Closing Date
6/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Information Technology (RCIT), Enterprise Application Bureau, is seeking a highly qualified IT Supervising Applications Developer.
The selected candidate will provide leadership for the Web and Application Development Team, which is responsible for the County's public-facing, internal, and departmental websites and applications, as well as other digital assets, while ensuring the stability, performance, accessibility, and security of the County's web infrastructure.
Responsibilities of the IT Supervising Applications Developer may include, but are not limited to, the following:
In addition to the minimum requirements, the most competitive candidates will possess:
At this time, the position offers the opportunity to telework based on business need. This role requires employees to report to the office at least two to three times per month and may be required to attend additional in-person meetings as needed. Telework arrangements are subject to change at the department's discretion.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Information Technology (RCIT) department provides information technology services to County departments and agencies and is entrusted with managing and safeguarding the County's enterprise and mission-critical solutions and infrastructure. RCIT is committed to cultivating a collaborative and inclusive culture that fosters best of breed solutions with a focus on problem-solving to deliver quality products and services to our customers.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, computer information systems, data processing, information management, or related field.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education.
Experience: Four years of successful journey level IT job-related experience with two of those years including supervisory or lead duties over staff engaged in technically advanced IT-related work.
One year of experience as a Riverside County IT Applications Developer III or equivalent County IT class may substitute for the required experience.
Knowledge of: The principles, methods, and techniques used in the course of work for the IT Applications Developer series; principles, methods, and techniques of effective supervision; principles, methods, and techniques applied to IT devices, applications and systems; principles of organization and administration; and the principles of documentation and recordkeeping, storage and retrieval.
Ability to: Gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; resolve technical problems and innovate more efficient use of IT resources; perform systems analysis work and problem solving; interpret and follow written and oral instructions; prepare concise reports and documents; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, customers, other employees and the public; communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels.
Skill in: Supervision, coordination, and evaluation of the work of assigned personnel; identifying learning needs and overseeing the orientation and training of personnel.
IT-Related Skills:
Required: Writing code and scripts; writing process descriptions; prepare flow process diagrams and other design graphics; application of industry and corporate standards and conventions; installation, testing, and migration process and techniques; quality and version control processes; writing and modifying technical documentation; using Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
Preferred: Project spec development; application design; writing and modifying user documentation; data modeling techniques.
Other Requirements
A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs Department is required for positions within the Riverside County Information Technology Department.
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Status
How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com, click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on "Applications & Status."
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Go to www.RC-HR.com, click on "Careers," click on "County Job Openings," and click on "Subscribe to Job Alerts" icon.
General Information
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at vdbeaird@rivco.org or (951) 955-9112. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY:
Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.
Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
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I understand that I will be required to submit to a security clearance background check conducted by the Riverside County Sheriffs Department as part of the employment requirements of this position.
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What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in computer science, computer information systems, data processing, information management, or related field? Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education
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How many years of successful journey level IT job-related experience do you possess? (Include details on your resume/application)
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How many years of experience do you possess in performing supervisory or lead duties over staff engaged in technically advanced IT-related work? (Include details on your resume/application)
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Do you possess at least one year of experience as a Riverside County IT Applications Developer III or equivalent County IT class? (Include details on your resume/application)
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How many years of professional experience do you have developing, implementing, and supporting web applications and websites? (Include details on your resume/application)
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How many years of supervisory experience do you possess overseeing technical staff? (Include details on your resume/application)
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How many years of experience do you have managing information technology projects? (Include details on your resume/application)
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How many years of experience do you have developing and supporting applications using Drupal? (Include details on your resume/application)
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How many years of experience do you have developing and supporting applications in Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments? (Include details on your resume/application)
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How many years of experience do you have developing and supporting applications using Microsoft .NET technologies? (Include details on your resume/application)
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Which of the following web server technologies have you administered, configured, or supported? If yes, please select all that apply. (Include details on your resume/application)
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Which of the following tools and platforms have you used in a professional environment? If yes, please select all that apply. (Include details on your resume/application)
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Do you have experience working with AWS tools, .Net, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, and front-end technologies? If yes, please select all that apply. (Include details on your resume/application)
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Please describe a recent project where you were responsible for developing and/or maintaining web applications or websites. In your response, include the technologies you used, your role in the project, any supervisory or team leadership responsibilities you had, and how you managed project planning, timelines, and problem-solving challenges. Be specific about your contributions and outcomes.
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Employer County of Riverside
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4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
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