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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:
• Web and Application Team Supervision: Oversees daily operations, guides staff development, and directs the Web and Application Team.
• Web and Application Infrastructure Oversight: Oversee the design, development, maintenance, and support of public-facing and internal websites and applications to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of web systems and applications.
• Platform & Application Management: Provide oversight for platforms including Amazon Web Services (AWS) Development, Drupal, .NET framework, SharePoint, Power Applications, and other web technologies. Ensure proper configuration, integration, and ongoing support of these systems.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure web platforms comply with County security standards, policies, and best practices. Support the implementation of accessibility standards (e.g., ADA compliance) and data protection requirements.
• Project Management & Delivery: Lead and coordinate web-related and application projects, upgrades, enhancements, and departmental support efforts to deliver solutions aligned with business needs.
• Operational Support & Issue Resolution: Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of complex issues, ensuring timely response to incidents and minimizing service disruptions.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Coordinate with external vendors and service providers, ensuring deliverables meet expectations and align with County standards.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Provide regular status updates, metrics, and reports on system performance and team productivity. Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive modernization initiatives.
In addition to the minimum requirements, the most competitive candidates will possess:
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or software engineering; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Three to five years of professional web application development experience.
• Three years experience as a Drupal, AWS, and/or .NET developer.
• Two to three years of supervisory experience.
• One to two years of technology project management experience.
• Experience using web servers, including Internet Information Services (IIS), AWS, and/or Apache.
• Experience using AWS tools, .Net, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, and front-end technologies.
• Experience with GitHub, DevOps, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Google Analytics, and SharePoint.
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 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
• Supervise, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff performing a variety of IT-related work; plan, organize, and provide opportunities to develop and maintain job-related competencies.
• Develop project specifications and application design from direct customer input or specified end user requirements.
• Write and test programming code to create new business applications and interfaces or maintain/modify existing business applications.
• Conduct systems analysis on development projects.
• Perform and assist in data modeling.
• Prepare technical documents (e.g., process specifications, diagrams, and flow charts) and user manuals.
• Research, evaluate and test proposed network products, product versions and systems solutions.
• Develop quality standards based on industry standards and evaluation of available technology and resources.
• Coordinate version and change control processes and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's 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
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General Information
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at or (951) 955-9112. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's 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 spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's 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:
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:
Proof of Education
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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 () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
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.
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MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local mis...