At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. 

There is currently 1 opening for IT Software Developer III located at Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. 

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*. 

The Information Technology Software Developer III (Power Platform and Access Support) will serve as a technical specialist responsible for developing, administering, and supporting enterprise business applications. This role requires expertise in modern software development frameworks, cloud technologies, database programming and artificial intelligence development and integration. 

This position requires a strong skill set including Microsoft Access, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Low-code development across Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI Service/Report Builder, Power Automate, Dataverse), and relational database programming. Technologies may include.NET framework, object-oriented programming language C# (or VB.NET), Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven development in Microsoft Foundry or Copilot, and GitHub Copilot. 

• Design, develop, deploy, maintain, and support of business applications using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic applications. 

• Develop and support web applications using Microsoft Power Platform such as Power App and Power Automate. 

• Modernize and convert legacy Microsoft Access applications to modern web application using Microsoft Power Platform, Foundry or Copilot, and .NET, 

• Design, develop, and publish reports using Power BI and data solutions to support business and operational needs. 

• Design, develop, and publish workflows to support business and operational needs. 

• Develop and maintain relational database components, including views, stored procedures, PL/SQL packages, functions, and complex SQL queries that support business applications. 

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.
 To view the full job description, click here:IT Software Developer III

Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday/Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Initial hours are 8:00 am to 5:45 pm with flexibility in start times no earlier than 6 am and end times no later than 6 pm.

Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience; 

OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience. 

Relevant Experience is defined as: experience with enterprise business application development and support with proficiency in Microsoft Access, Microsoft .NET framework, object-oriented programming language C#, Microsoft Power Platform and relational database programming. 

• Competitive compensation 
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans. 
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan. 
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Training and advancement opportunities 
• Excellent working environment 

• On-site fitness center

• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis

• Public transportation reimbursement

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

 ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

Metropolitan is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please reach out to the Human Resources Office at (213) 217-7738 or email jobs@mwdh2o.com. 

In accordance with applicable laws, we provide religious accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, and observances that conflict with work requirements. If you require a religious accommodation during the application, interview, or employment process, please reach out to the EEO Office at (213) 217-5858 or eeooffice@mwdh2o.com. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Application Filing Period: Closes at 11:59 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However, it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Eligibility List*: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process—but are not selected for the initial vacancy—may be placed on this list for future openings.

The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year. 

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).