IT Student Assistant (Student Assistant)

Job Description and Duties The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program. http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 As the Enterprise Quality Assurance Analyst Assistant, you will learn to support the Filing Case Management Section through all the phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including system design, development, testing, and implementation. You'll gain knowledge of testing best practices, perform analytical IT studies, and conduct application testing using testing tools. This role offers hands on experience collaborating with subject matter experts and IT Partners to troubleshoot defects, develop and execute test scripts, and implement quality system changes. Our team drives creative IT solutions to modernize FTB technical environment, and we are seeking someone eager to learn, take the initiative, and work effectively (in teams settings) within the Software Engineering Domain. You would provide services which encompass the IT domain of Software Engineering. Additional positions may become available (RPA 2627-00874). Please complete this optional survey letting us know how you heard about this position by clicking here. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify. Must be a college student enrolled in classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at an accredited college or university and carrying a minimum of six semester units (or nine quarter units for undergraduate students), with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Students who are majoring in, enrolled in, and/or have been enrolled in curriculum relating to Business, Information Technology, Communications, Public Policy or equivalent are encouraged to apply. CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 172: All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state civil service shall possess the general qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work characteristic of the employment, and a state of health, consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. Where the position requires the driving of an automobile, the employee must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record and is expected to drive the car safely. The foregoing general qualifications shall be deemed to be a part of the personal characteristics of the minimum qualifications of each class specification and need not be specifically set forth therein. **IMPORTANT NOTICE** As required by the department's rules of conduct, all employees of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) must be in compliance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code. During the background investigation portion of the hiring process, FTB will review return information to verify California state income tax compliance. Any failure to comply with the California Revenue and Taxation Code may prevent you from being hired at FTB. You must verify your filing status by calling 1-800-852-5711 to resolve any potential tax compliance issues, prior to submitting your application and seeking employment with FTB. All applicants not currently employed with the Franchise Tax Board will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice to disclose criminal records. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing or speech impairments, call TTY/TDD (800) 735-2929. 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: We encourage applications regardless of whether you think you meet 100% of these skills below. Please highlight your knowledge, skills, and experience related to the below desirable qualifications in your application package. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements”. • Experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) • Experience with test scripts, scenarios, and following directions • Experience with SQL Server • Experience with designated productivity tools to plan, schedule, and complete assigned work successfully • Experience with personal computers and the Microsoft Office 365 including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, and Teams • Experience with mainframe and Windows based operating systems • Ability to work in both a team environment and independently • Able to multi-task while maintaining accuracy • Able to be flexibility and maintain a positive outlook • Analytical skills and the ability to think logically and creatively • Display integrity, initiative, dependability, tact, good judgment, and courtesy • Strong written and verbal communication skills