Freelance Business Computer Applications Jobs in California

Salary : $86,424.00 - $115,896.00 Annually
Location : Oceanside, CA, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2627-17
Department: Information Technologies
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Introduction
Are you a technology savvy person with experience working with application systems? Are you motivated to use your skills to support the work of the Information Technologies Department by providing technical support for the implementation and maintenance of various software applications? If so, we have the opening you've been looking for and we encourage you to apply for our career opportunity.
The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for the position of APPLICATIONS ANALYST III to work in our Information Technologies Department.Under direction of the Information Technologies Division Manager, the successful candidate will serve as the City's primary technical resource for the administration, maintenance, and ongoing support of the City's public-facing website, staff-facing SharePoint site, and a broad portfolio of enterprise business applications. Responsibilities include administration of various City software systems, software user account and permission management, end-user training and preparation of written documentation, troubleshooting and resolution of complex application issues, and coordination with software vendors on support cases, upgrades, and system enhancements. Serves as a technical resource for implementing and adhering to requirements regarding digital accessibility, including evaluating web content and applications against WCAG 2.1 Level AA, coordinating remediation with vendors and departmental content contributors, and maintaining ongoing monitoring and documentation.
The City of Oceanside, CA (population 178,000) is a thriving beachfront community centrally located in the heart of the beautiful Southern California coastline. Located just 35 miles north of San Diego and 83 miles south of Los Angeles, Oceanside offers a unique combination of outstanding location, affordable housing, excellent schools, and multiple community resources. The City enjoys proximity to all major Southern California destinations, while maintaining its coastal beauty and unique character.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated problem solver with excellent customer service skills who communicates effectively with both technical staff and non-technical end users, and who can prioritize competing requests in a fast-paced municipal environment.
Examples of Duties
Employees within this classification are expected to perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classifications within this series, including designing, developing, implementing and maintaining large or complex computer applications. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility. Employees at this level may serve as a project lead on specialized application development projects and have demonstrated proficiency in performing those types of responsible projects.
This position will also perform professional level duties in the analysis, evaluation, design, development, testing, implementation, documentation and maintenance of strategic City computer applications across multiple platforms and technologies; design data and application structures for computer application systems using appropriate design tools; troubleshoot and rectifies computer application problems; provides training to end users on use of applications; develop training materials; conduct or coordinate training sessions; evaluate training programs to ensure they are effective in meeting program goals and objectives; maintain and provides technical support for new or current applications; evaluate requests for application enhancements; provide guidance to end users on applications use and operating parameters; manipulate database information at user or management request; as assigned may serve as project lead over all aspects of assigned application development projects; evaluate and assess client needs; identify and allocate resources including staff, equipment and materials; set project priorities, goals and objectives; prepare and present project progress reports for department management; identify problems and issues; recommend solutions; develop extensive administrative analyses regarding City and departmental practices, procedures and operations; perform complex organizational and budget studies; coordinate activities with outside consultants, contractors and agencies; create, maintain and update the City's web page; create and edit video content for web publishing; develop analytical and statistical reports; analyze, diagnose and resolve complex software issues; manage data integrity and security for software applications; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information systems and technology.
Minimum Qualifications
In addition to the qualifications for an Applications Analyst I and Applications Analyst II:
Knowledge of:

• Advanced applications programming techniques.
• Advanced methods and techniques of using application design and development tools.
• Basic principles, practices, methods and techniques of leading application development projects.
• Methods and techniques of evaluating client information technology requirements.
• Advanced methods and techniques of applications development, analysis, design, programming and installation.
• Advanced principles and practices of computer science and information systems.
• Advanced principles and practices of information systems hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Operational characteristics of multiple operating systems and platforms.

Ability to:

• Design and implement projects to meet user specifications.
• Design, develop, install, troubleshoot and upgrade City applications.
• Oversee applications quality assurance procedures.
• Serve as project leader on assigned information systems projects.
• Perform highly advanced application development, analysis and programming duties.
• Install, test, and configure hardware and software applications and programs.
• Design, evaluate, test, implement and maintain a variety of software applications.

Experience and Training
Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities are as follows:
Experience: Five (5) years of responsible information systems analysis or applications development experience.
Training: A Bachelor's degree with major course work in computer science or a closely related field.
License: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Working Conditions and Selection Process
Environmental Conditions: Office environment; long periods of exposure to computer screens.
Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read and interpret information.
Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Failure to provide all required application materials will result in disqualification from the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral interview, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job-related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.
Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a full police background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.
RESUMES ARE NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
ANTICIPATED RECRUITMENT TIMETABLE*Recruitment Closes: Friday, September 11, 2026 @ 11:59 P.M.
Training and Experience Screening: By Friday, September 18, 2026
Department Selection Interview: Week of September 28, 2026
*Please note, all dates and/or timeframes are subject to change.
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CITY OF OCEANSIDE
Unrepresented Supervisory, Technical & Confidential
Benefit Summary
The following is a highlight of benefits
Retirement
Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)

• Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the State laws of the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) in regard to retirement benefits. Each individual's benefits may differ. Consult with Employee Benefits for further details.
• Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit
• Survivor Continuation option

Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options

• Buy additional Service Retirement Credit prior to membership
• Service Credit for unused Sick Leave
• Buy additional Military Service Credit

Health Insurance
Medical:

• Kaiser HMO
• Blue Shield HMO
• Blue Shield PPO

Dental:

• Delta Preferred Option (DPO)
• Delta Care USA (DHMO)

Vision:

• Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Pre-Tax Benefits
Health benefits are offered on a pre-tax basis and employees cannot add or delete coverage or benefits unless a qualifying event has occurred.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City.

• Available to all members of your household
• 6 free confidential counseling visits per incident
• Self-service support online or by phone

Disability and Life Insurances
The STD/LTD/LIFE and AD&D Financial Financial premiums are paid for by City.
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance:

• First 90 days - benefits paid at 55% of weekly salary to a maximum weekly benefit of $700 for non-work related disability only
• Seven day waiting period unless hospitalized
• All sick leave must be exhausted before STD is used

Long-Term Disability Insurance:

• After 90 days - benefits paid at 66.7% of monthly salary to a maximum monthly benefit of $6,000 for any disability

Life and AD&D Insurance:

• 1 times annual base salary; minimum of $30,000 and maximum of $200,000 of Basic Life & AD&D

Voluntary Benefits
Benefits are employee paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance through Lincoln:

• Premiums are determined by age
• Purchased up to a maximum $500,000 for employees
• Spousal coverage up to the employee amount
• Dependent coverage up to $10,000

Flexible Spending Accounts through BCC:

• Utilizes a debit card as a form of payment
• Health Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $3,400
• Dependent Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $7,500

Deferred Compensation - 457 through Empower:

• 457 - Maximum annual pre/post-taxed amount is $24,500 for 2026; over age 50 may contribute an additional $8,000

Metlife Legal

• Telephone and office consultations are available for an unlimited number for personal legal matters with an attorney of your choice.

GotZoom Student Loan Relief

• Provides a no-obligation benefit analysis for federal student loans to identify, maximize and enroll employees into Federal Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs.

ScholarShare 529

• An easy to manage plan that helps make the most of your or a designated beneficiary's college savings with tax benefits.

Leave Benefits
Vacation:
All accruals are based on 80 hours in a paid status
1 - 5 years: 3.58 hours
6 - 10 years: 5.12 hours
11 - 15 years: 6.65 hours
16 + years: 8.19 hours
Maximum accrual:

• 360 hours for those hired before 7/1/95
• 300 hours for those hired 7/1/95 or after

Holidays:

• New Years' Day
• Martin Luther King Jr Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• 48 hours Floating Holidays per fiscal year
• Supervisory exempt employees receive 50 hours of Executive leave per fiscal year

Sick Leave:

• 12 days per year

Max accrual: Unlimited
Annual Sick Leave Pay Off:
Each calendar year an employee may elect to receive a 50% payment in lieu of sick leave provided such employee has used 32 hours or less of sick leave during the calendar year.
Sick Leave Pay Off at Separation:

• Sick leave paid out d