IT STATEWIDE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER 1/2/3/4 (AppDM Statewide OGB 50356876)

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Applications and Data Management Section. Req. 204120

This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.  

 Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.  

 
This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a IT Statewide Applications Developer 1 (TS-310), IT Statewide Applications Developer 2 (TS-311), IT Statewide Applications Developer 3 (TS-312) or IT Statewide Applications Developer 4 (TS-313) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the IT Statewide Applications Developer 4  is $96,325 . Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
 
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers.  Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing.  New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.
 
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
 
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.  Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.  
 
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.   Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

 Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
 
 For further information about this posting, please contact:
 Erica R. Gay
 HR Specialist
 Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
 email: Erica.Gay@la.gov                       

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience in information technology; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

An associate's degree in information technology; OR

A bachelor’s degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To assist in applications development activities for information technology databases and/or softwares. 

LEVEL OF WORK:

Entry. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Direct from a higher-level IT Statewide professional with assigned supervisory responsibilities. May also receive supervision on a project basis from other IT Statewide professionals. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None. 

LOCATION OF WORK:

Division of Administration, Office of Technology Services. 

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from other IT Statewide jobs by the presence of applications development activities as a primary responsibility. 

Differs from IT Statewide Applications Developer 2 by the absence of independence in performing basic tasks in support of applications development activities.

The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the State's investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff. This position is in the Statewide Cluster of the Applications and Data Management (APPDM) division of OTS supporting the Office of Group Benefits (OGB). OGB is a highly visible agency within the state providing insurance to government employees. The incumbent is expected to learn to design, develop and maintain a codebase comprised of legacy as well as modern languages.

50% Codes, debugs, tests and implements computer program applications in a multi-tiered computer environment, conforming to existing standards.

20% Makes system design, program specifications, test plans, and run procedures. Examines how a new system or project will impact the operating system, response time or other application systems. Evaluates redesign of existing systems to better meet user and system needs. Evaluates software for its advantageous use to the agency. Assists in writing and modifying program and system standards. Writes user and operational documentation for complex systems.

15% Oversees completion of tasks by less experienced project team members as needed, reviews program code of less experienced project team members, tests code and procedures, checks output and quality of work, verifies results with user departments and gets user sign-off approval.

5% Serves as a technical liaison between the various vendors and OGB to ensure continuity of service for plan members

5% Assumes on call responsibility for after-hours problem resolution where the individual is available 24 hours per day to handle and resolve production problems. This includes weekends and holidays. Attends on and off-site training to stay abreast and evaluate the need for new technology.

5% Performs all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed.

Salary : $3,640 - $6,552