What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Applications Developer position at State of Pennsylvania?
Salary : $75,678.00 - $114,915.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type : Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number : CS-2025-16662-01524
Department : Executive Offices
Division : EX OA EBR ITDC Sltns Mgmt Rev
Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Job Code : 01524
Position Number : 00111407
Union : Non Union
Bargaining Unit : A3
Pay Group : ST09
Bureau / Division Code : 00812330
Worksite Address : 393 Walnut Street
City : Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code : 17101
Contact Name : Abbie Moist
Contact Email : abmoist@pa.gov
Bureau / Division : Employment Banking and Revenue IT Delivery Center Solutions Management - Revenue Lottery Insurance and Banking and Securities Division
THE POSITION
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity exercise your specialized information technology experience while providing valuable services to Pennsylvanian taxpayers? The Employment Banking & Revenue (EBR) Information Technology Delivery Center (ITDC), Solutions Management Division for Revenue, is seeking an ambitious and dependable Senior Applications Developer to oversee the design, configuration, testing, implementation, and maintenance of a variety of business functions in the Pennsylvania Tax Hub (PATH) system. Share your knowledge and innovation while working alongside a dynamic team, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Senior Applications Developer, you will be responsible for managing various complex IT projects as well as analyzing, designing, and configuring business processes such as collections, decision support, tax clearance, case management, bankruptcy, bank attachment, wage garnishment, liens, and payment plans. This professional utilizes GenTax tools and components to participate in the design, system configuration, code development, change management, migration management, and system documentation of business processes for the administration of taxes.
Excellent networking skills are utilized to meet with business team members to discuss requests for customization and determine the feasibility, detailed requirements, and the priority for each request for new development or enhancements to the PATH system. Within this role, it is essential to maintain a working knowledge of the latest state-of-the-art technology and advancements as they apply to application development.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information :
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework : You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, however you will be required to report to the office one day per month. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Applications Developer 2 or Computer Programmer 4 for one or more years full-time?
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How many years of full-time information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance do you possess?
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How much graduate coursework have you completed in an information technology field?If you are claiming credits / degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
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You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience / training. List the employer(s) / training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience / training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - APPLICATION PLANNING
Identifies objectives and operational needs, alternative design options and their feasibility, and determines existing system inefficiencies or problems, level of utilization, and computer equipment capabilities. Develops specifications for proposed business applications and provides recommendations for systems parameters, including the proposed schedule and projected costs for development.
Levels of Performance
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
Develops or customizes and tests application systems to support users. Develops detailed functional specifications for system customizations, modifications, or workflow development based on business requirements. Writes code for update statements, modules, and programs as required. Makes recommendations if standard solutions are appropriate or if customizations are needed or feasible.
Levels of Performance
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - APPLICATION MONITORING AND OPTIMIZATION
Monitors and maintains scheduled interfaces, new or existing application customizations, unit and system test documents, and user acceptance test scripts. Performs regression testing and monitors the integration and interaction of the system with other related components. Analyzes application performance and makes recommendations for program tuning and job scheduling. Researches technology developments and informs management of potential impacts to current systems.
Levels of Performance
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Troubleshoots and resolves application issues. Responds to escalated incidents by diagnosing and troubleshooting issues and works with end users and service providers to resolve issues. Provides guidance to users, managers, and other information technology professionals in application planning, design, implementation, operation, security, and quality assurance.
Levels of Performance
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - SECURITY
Follows established standards to ensure adherence with established security policies. Processes all security requests for access to application systems, determines user roles, and coordinates security requirements with other IT areas. Researches current security solutions and informs management of emerging technologies.
Levels of Performance
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WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Prepares technical or narrative documents such as status reports, implementation plans, testing script materials, and user acceptance documents and plans, which identify progress and / or deviations from objectives. Authors narrative and analytical reports that convey application effectiveness in meeting business requirements.
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