Information Technology Specialist (Application Developer)

Initial Posting Date:

12/30/2025

Application Deadline:

02/02/2026

Agency:

Judicial Department

Salary Range:

$8,349 - $12,953

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Information Technology Specialist (Application Developer)

Job Description:

Interviews: will be scheduled in February 2026.

Who We Are

Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public, and the people we serve may be facing challenging life circumstances, high levels of stress, or confusion about their next steps. The work you will do in this role affects members of our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved. We need people who want to impact their communities, value OJD’s efforts to remove barriers to access justice services, and welcome interacting with the public.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work, lived experience, and education, plus any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission. 

Benefits to You

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.

• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.

• OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job.

• Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience.

Location Highlights

Portland, Oregon, was founded in 1845 (incorporated in 1851). It is the state’s largest city and the county seat for Multnomah County. It is named for Portland, Maine. It is situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. Recreational activities include numerous museums (including OMSI), parks (including Forest Park, largest wilderness park in city limits in the nation), hiking (including in-city hiking trails), restaurants (including food carts), Mt. Hood (about 50 miles east), and much more. Portland is home to three major sports teams: Trail Blazers (NBA), Timbers (MLS), and Thorns (NWSL).

Court Highlights

The Fourth Judicial District is the largest in Oregon. The Multnomah County Circuit Court is responsible for approximately 500,000 new case filings and more than 3,000,000 document filings each year, including felony, misdemeanor, domestic relations, juvenile, probate, and civil cases. The Multnomah County Circuit Court serves as the municipal court for the cities of Portland and Gresham, handling small claims, landlord/tenant matters, and parking, traffic, and transit violations. The circuit court has more than 320 staff, including 14 hearings referees and 38 elected judges, working at four courthouse facilities in Multnomah County.

Four Information Technology (IT) departments make up the Multnomah County Circuit Court IT division and support the work of the circuit court: Technical Infrastructure and Specialized Services, Applications Training and Data Analysis, Desktop Support and Help Desk, and IT Design & Development.

This position is part of the IT Design & Development department. The department identifies and guides court process improvements through automation. With expertise in custom web development, SharePoint administration, database design, data transfers, systems integrations, and data collection, reporting, and visualization, this team designs, implements, and maintains core technology solutions.

Position Highlights

We are hiring an Application Developer (Information Technology Specialist).

Your role will be to provide the highest tier of technical support for Multnomah County Circuit Court custom applications, which includes monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining the court’s automated processes. Your teammates will rely on you to query databases and build reports. The position requires a commitment to understanding the business needs that drive custom development and working within technical requirements to translate those needs into program features. Proposed technological solutions must be sustainable, and the complex ideas driving those solutions need to be communicated in an understandable way. You will anticipate impacts on the organization and communicate in advance with those who are impacted. You are expected to independently manage the complete project life cycle on all assigned tasks. Preparing written documentation, analysis, and technical recommendations will be an important part of your job.

You will work as part of a development team, prioritizing projects together, and cross-training to back each other up. You will also routinely work with others outside the development team, mentoring other IT teammates and collaborating with nontechnical project team members. You will work with court staff and judges, IT specialists, public and private sector agencies, and members of the public.

This position utilizes a variety of software development tools including, but not limited to, Open-Source Libraries, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SharePoint, PowerShell, Microsoft IIS, and Microsoft SQL. Programming languages may include SQL, PHP, Javascript, and C#.

We are excited to have you on our team!

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Application Process

• Workday times out after approximately 15 minutes of inactivity and all progress will be lost.

• REQUIRED: a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, Special Qualifications, and Requested Skills and Attributes, listed below. Using a generic cover letter is likely not going to get you an interview, so please take the time needed to personalize your cover letter. Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.

• REQUIRED: a completed work history, either by completing the Job History (internal candidate) or Work Experience (external candidate) portion of your Workday profile OR by attaching an updated resume.

Instructions for REQUIRED Cover Letter and Work History/Resume

Your cover letter and work history/resume should demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, the Special Qualifications, and the Requested Skills and Attributes, which are listed below.

Cover Letter (REQUIRED)

• Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your cover letter and filename should include your name.

• In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.

• Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”

• Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read every letter.

• Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.

Work History/Resume (REQUIRED)

• Attach your updated resume in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your resume and filename should include your name.
  
  OR 

• Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application. All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.

The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on the date listed above.

Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

The qualified candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, management, public administration, or a related field.

AND

At least four (4) years of technical experience in the duties and infrastructure support required for the position.

OR

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to eight (8) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
 

Special Qualifications

(These must be verifiable.)

You must have a current driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Requested Skills and Attributes

(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

• Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio or equivalent reporting tool.

• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio.

• Experience with Microsoft BizTalk.

• Demonstrated reliability in a work environment with a high degree of independence.

• Demonstrated understanding of when to elevate an issue to a supervisor or manager. 

• Demonstrated attention to technical detail.

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time position, and the typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is FLSA-exempt and ineligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per workweek.

• Occasional after-hours work may be required.

• Travel to other Multnomah court facilities and to OJD’s offices in Salem will be required for meetings and training events.

• Frequent email, phone, video, and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Frequent email, phone, video, and in-person contact with people who may be facing challenging life circumstances, highly stressful situations, or trauma.

• Long periods of sitting or standing.

• Lifting items and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds may be required.

• Regular use of OJD-provided office equipment, with work typically performed in a court or office (remote or on-site) setting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Parking

Multnomah County Circuit Court does not provide parking for the central courthouse or justice center staff. Daily parking is available across SW 1st St from the central courthouse (monthly parking is limited). Another option is the Douglas Garage at 1835 S River Dr, Portland, OR 97204. Parking cost is $165/month and is a half-mile from the courthouse and justice center.

Criminal Background Check
You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reference Checks

By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.

United States Employment Eligibility
OJD does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Future Vacancies
Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.

Veterans' Preference
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility. The action item, asking veterans to attach their documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials. Visit the Oregon job opportunities Veterans web page for additional details, information, and resources.

Conduct Expectations
Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department. As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.

Pay Equity
As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon’s pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. For more information on pay equity, click here.

Employee Benefits
Click here to access information specific to OJD employee benefits.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please click here.

Questions and Support

• If you require an alternate format to complete the application process, call 503-986-5930, or TTY: Oregon Relay Service 711 for the hearing impaired. Be prepared to describe the alternate format needed.

• Workday related information and resources are available here.

• For questions about a specific OJD job posting, call 503-986-5930 or email ojd.hrsd@ojd.state.or.us.

The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action. We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.