Application Developer I

Salary : $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 171671

Agency : Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Division : Information Technology

Opening Date : 12 / 09 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Residency Requirement : No

Class Code : : AM08

Position Number : : 61151619

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 5

Hiring Range - Min. : $50,000-60,000

Hiring Range - Max. : $50,000-60,000

Opening Date : 12 / 06 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. A State application MUST be submitted electronically through the www.careers.sc.gov website.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is a cabinet agency assigned to operate and manage South Carolina's state parks, market the state as a preferred vacation destination and provide assistance to communities to develop recreation assets.

Job Purpose and Duties :

Under the Supervision of the Application & Reporting Manager assists with the creation, maintenance, and implementation of applications. Supports the development process by analyzing requirements and testing applications throughout the development process. May participate in requirements gathering in order to provide technical recommendations and propose new designs. Holds meetings to assess design options and identify and analyze potential problems. Performs end user troubleshooting and support. Implements routine corrections to systems based on user feedback. Assists with estimating the amount of analysis and development effort need based on requirements. Assists with recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse / enhancement of existing code. Assists in the development and execution of systems best practices across the agency. Responsible for the support and resolution of entry-level to mid-level complex programs.

1) Works within the IT team with analysts, engineers, and quality assurance testers in order to ensure the application meets goals. Often works with staff outside the department in order to support requirements gathering, design discussions, and troubleshoot issues, designs and developments.

2) May assist with the management of the agency's databases, websites, and business applications. Ensure the security of corporate data and confidentiality by coordinating with network and Infrastructure staff on the installation of software updates and security patches as required. Codes changes and database changes must be logged and presented to the Change Management Review Board.

3) Practice and promote teamwork within the office of Information Technology, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders; represent the office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year. Abide by the Agency Code of Conduct.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Minimum and Additional Requirements :

A high school diploma and work experience in the modification and maintenance of system programs, the design and development of system software, or the testing and debugging of system software. An associate degree or a bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required work experience.

Basic application-level knowledge of capabilities, programming techniques, and intricacies of information systems. Basic knowledge of computer languages. Basic application-level scripting ability to write and revise computer programs. Basic application-level scripting ability to understand and carry out technical instructions and requests. Basic application-level scripting ability to analyze and reduce to logical order complex technical data. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work effectively with users, vendors, and other IT personnel. Ability to plan, direct, instruct, and review the work of technical personnel on a small scale. Ability to provide status reports and other technical reports in a clear and concise manner.

Additional Comments

Actual Job Location : SCPRT Information Technology.

Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours weekly.

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

What programming languages are you proficient in, and which one do you prefer for application development? Why?

What is the importance of version control in application development? Which version control systems are you familiar with?

Describe a situation where you had to work with non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements for an application. How did you bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams?

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Salary : $50,000 - $60,000