What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst/Programmer 2/3/4 (.Net Software Developer - PCN 112205) position at State of Alaska?
JOB
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for an Analyst/Programmer 2/3/4 (.Net Software Developer) located in Anchorage, Juneau, or Palmer!What you will be doing: This is a great opportunity for developers looking to get real world experience in modern cloud technology. Want the excitement of a scrappy startup without sacrificing a comprehensive benefits package—complete with paid leave, holidays, medical, dental, vision, and a leadership team that genuinely supports your growth? If that sounds like the right balance for you, consider joining the Division of Wildlife Conservation Information Services team.Modernization & Development – Build modern .NET Core apps while helping move key legacy systems over smoothly, making sure everything keeps running during the transition.Process Improvement – Identify bottlenecks, suggest improvements, and implement better ways to get things done.Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with our business users to ensure applications meet their needs.Our organization, mission and culture: The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully. The mission of the Division of Wildlife Conservation is to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits.When you join our team, you become part of a forward-thinking cloud transformation team; dedicated to serving the residents of Alaska and supporting the vital mission of managing the state's wildlife. You'll have the opportunity to expand your skills with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with passionate professionals who care deeply about our natural resources, and contribute to work that makes a meaningful impact on the world.The benefits of joining our team: Opportunity to Make a Difference – Your work here supports the conservation of Alaska’s wildlife, ensuring future generations can enjoy its natural resources.Work-Life Balance – We believe personal well-being is just as important as professional success.A Team That Gets It – You won’t be alone in the trenches; we’ve got a solid team that supports each other.Variety & Challenge – No two days are the same. One day it’s bug fixes, the next it’s a new feature, and another might take you deep into a legacy system to solve a mystery.Career Growth & Development – Whether you want to sharpen your technical skills, expand into architecture, or mentor junior developers, we support your growth with training opportunities, new challenges, and hands-on experience.The working environment you can expect: This position is located in Alaska, and you will have an office at an Alaska Department of Fish and Game building in the location of your hire. Telework options may be available at the supervisor’s discretion, based on job responsibilities, performance, and operational needs.Who we are looking for: Our ideal candidate will have four or more years of programming expertise (or a bachelor's degree in a computer science field)..NET experience (ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, C#, REST APIs, Entity Framework) preferred. Equivalent experience in another tech stack with a willingness to learn .NET will also be considered.Database Skills – Strong understanding of relational databases and experience optimizing queries.Security Awareness – Understands secure coding practices, data protection, and keeping our systems (and wildlife data) safe. Legacy Tech Comfort – Not afraid of older systems (WebForms, WCF, ColdFusion, or whatever else might lurk in the codebase).Problem-Solving Mindset – If "it has always been that way" doesn’t sit right with you, we want you on our team.Great Communicator – Ability to explain technical things to non-technical users and vice versa.Passion for Programming – the most important attribute of all is a person who has a true passion for programming and technology.To view the general description and example of duties for an Analyst/Programmer 4 (.Net Software Developer) please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Analyst Programmer 2:One year of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language. One year of the experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer system user support specialty.Substitution: A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for all of the required experience. An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience.Special Note: An applicant who is considered under the Substitution above qualifies to apply for this job class IF the applicable coursework is completed within three (3) months of hire. Under this option, an applicant may receive a conditional job offer; however, proof of completion will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.Individual positions at each level in this class series may require expertise in a particular area of programming or analysis. Recruitment and selection will be on the basis of these requirements.For some positions in these job classes, a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.Analyst Programmer 3:Two years of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language. One year of this experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer information management support specialty.Substitution: A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for one year of the required experience. An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience.Special Note: An applicant who is considered under the Substitution above qualifies to apply for this job class IF the applicable coursework is completed within three (3) months of hire. Under this option, an applicant may receive a conditional job offer; however, proof of completion will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.Individual positions at each level in this class series may require expertise in a particular area of programming or analysis. Recruitment and selection will be on the basis of these requirements.For some positions in these job classes, a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.Analyst Programmer 4:Four years of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language. One year of this experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer information management support specialty.Substitution: A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS) or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for one year of the required experience. An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience.Special Note: An applicant who is considered under the Substitution above qualifies to apply for this job class IF the applicable coursework is completed within three (3) months of hire. Under this option, an applicant may receive a conditional job offer; however, proof of completion will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.Individual positions at each level in this class series may require expertise in a particular area of programming or analysis. Recruitment and selection will be on the basis of these requirements.For some positions in these job classes, a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Stephen Owens, Analyst Programmer 5Phone: (907) 267-2176steve.owens@alaska.gov
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for an Analyst/Programmer 2/3/4 (.Net Software Developer) located in Anchorage, Juneau, or Palmer!What you will be doing: This is a great opportunity for developers looking to get real world experience in modern cloud technology. Want the excitement of a scrappy startup without sacrificing a comprehensive benefits package—complete with paid leave, holidays, medical, dental, vision, and a leadership team that genuinely supports your growth? If that sounds like the right balance for you, consider joining the Division of Wildlife Conservation Information Services team.Modernization & Development – Build modern .NET Core apps while helping move key legacy systems over smoothly, making sure everything keeps running during the transition.Process Improvement – Identify bottlenecks, suggest improvements, and implement better ways to get things done.Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with our business users to ensure applications meet their needs.Our organization, mission and culture: The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully. The mission of the Division of Wildlife Conservation is to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits.When you join our team, you become part of a forward-thinking cloud transformation team; dedicated to serving the residents of Alaska and supporting the vital mission of managing the state's wildlife. You'll have the opportunity to expand your skills with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with passionate professionals who care deeply about our natural resources, and contribute to work that makes a meaningful impact on the world.The benefits of joining our team: Opportunity to Make a Difference – Your work here supports the conservation of Alaska’s wildlife, ensuring future generations can enjoy its natural resources.Work-Life Balance – We believe personal well-being is just as important as professional success.A Team That Gets It – You won’t be alone in the trenches; we’ve got a solid team that supports each other.Variety & Challenge – No two days are the same. One day it’s bug fixes, the next it’s a new feature, and another might take you deep into a legacy system to solve a mystery.Career Growth & Development – Whether you want to sharpen your technical skills, expand into architecture, or mentor junior developers, we support your growth with training opportunities, new challenges, and hands-on experience.The working environment you can expect: This position is located in Alaska, and you will have an office at an Alaska Department of Fish and Game building in the location of your hire. Telework options may be available at the supervisor’s discretion, based on job responsibilities, performance, and operational needs.Who we are looking for: Our ideal candidate will have four or more years of programming expertise (or a bachelor's degree in a computer science field)..NET experience (ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, C#, REST APIs, Entity Framework) preferred. Equivalent experience in another tech stack with a willingness to learn .NET will also be considered.Database Skills – Strong understanding of relational databases and experience optimizing queries.Security Awareness – Understands secure coding practices, data protection, and keeping our systems (and wildlife data) safe. Legacy Tech Comfort – Not afraid of older systems (WebForms, WCF, ColdFusion, or whatever else might lurk in the codebase).Problem-Solving Mindset – If "it has always been that way" doesn’t sit right with you, we want you on our team.Great Communicator – Ability to explain technical things to non-technical users and vice versa.Passion for Programming – the most important attribute of all is a person who has a true passion for programming and technology.To view the general description and example of duties for an Analyst/Programmer 4 (.Net Software Developer) please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Analyst Programmer 2:One year of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language. One year of the experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer system user support specialty.Substitution: A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for all of the required experience. An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience.Special Note: An applicant who is considered under the Substitution above qualifies to apply for this job class IF the applicable coursework is completed within three (3) months of hire. Under this option, an applicant may receive a conditional job offer; however, proof of completion will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.Individual positions at each level in this class series may require expertise in a particular area of programming or analysis. Recruitment and selection will be on the basis of these requirements.For some positions in these job classes, a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.Analyst Programmer 3:Two years of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language. One year of this experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer information management support specialty.Substitution: A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for one year of the required experience. An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience.Special Note: An applicant who is considered under the Substitution above qualifies to apply for this job class IF the applicable coursework is completed within three (3) months of hire. Under this option, an applicant may receive a conditional job offer; however, proof of completion will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.Individual positions at each level in this class series may require expertise in a particular area of programming or analysis. Recruitment and selection will be on the basis of these requirements.For some positions in these job classes, a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.Analyst Programmer 4:Four years of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language. One year of this experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer information management support specialty.Substitution: A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS) or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for one year of the required experience. An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience.Special Note: An applicant who is considered under the Substitution above qualifies to apply for this job class IF the applicable coursework is completed within three (3) months of hire. Under this option, an applicant may receive a conditional job offer; however, proof of completion will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.Individual positions at each level in this class series may require expertise in a particular area of programming or analysis. Recruitment and selection will be on the basis of these requirements.For some positions in these job classes, a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Stephen Owens, Analyst Programmer 5Phone: (907) 267-2176steve.owens@alaska.gov
