SAP Application Developer

Job Description and Duties The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is recruiting for a talented, enthusiastic, and motivated SAP Application Developer to join its SAP Functional & Analytics reporting Services team. The individual will join one of the most talented and progressive IT shops in CA state government to provide application development support for the Department’s state of the art SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. If you’re up for the challenge, apply within and tell us more about yourself. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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• Duty Statement Department Information Division of Technology Services, SAP Center of Services, SAP Functional & Analytical Reporting Services, Sacramento Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way. At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments. DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Department Website: https://water.ca.gov/ Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Desirable Qualifications:

• Work experience in Enterprise scale application systems
• Good fundamental understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), such as ABAP, C# or Java and general principles of programming.
• Self-starter with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to continuously learn and grow, work well within team and as an individual contributor.
• Maintain excellent attendance, stay punctual, foster trust and reliability.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workloads for various tasks and projects to meet timelines.
• Creative thinker with good analytical skills, Communication skills and problem-solving skills.
• Reporting or predictive analytics tools and platforms experience

Benefits

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR Special Instructions To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Resume and Statement of Qualification. Please reference SAP Position #50000519 and Job Control #537046 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application. Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative explanation of how your education, experience, and training specifically relate to the job duties (as outlined in the duty statement) and the desirable qualifications, and how your skills make you a strong candidate for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of your ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed in Arial 12-point font and no more than two pages in length.

• What is your approach when faced with a challenging technical problem you haven't encountered before?
• Based on the duty statement and desirable qualifications, why do you believe you are the best candidate for this position? The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus. Cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section. Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status. Examination/Assessment For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To learn more about how to get a State job, click here. List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

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