3 (PCNs 114226, 116087)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish, is recruiting an Application Developer 1/2/3 for its Sport Fish Research and Technical Services Programming group in Anchorage. This position is open to Alaska residents only. The role serves as lead, co-lead, or contributing programmer on Sport Fish data collection and data management projects, with full or partial responsibility for phases of the software development life cycle. Work includes developing, implementing, and maintaining web-based applications, services, and related datasets, ranging from complex multi-layer systems to single-user data collection tools. Technologies include Angular, ColdFusion, Java, C# .NET, SQL, TypeScript, and advanced JavaScript. The position works with a range of staff and contractors, and requires creative problem-solving on varied technical challenges. Responsibilities can include designing web services; developing and optimizing SQL Server or Oracle databases; writing queries, functions, and stored procedures; and applying database normalization and optimization principles. The employee manages programming tasks independently and collaboratively, including setting deadlines, coordinating with teammates, and contributing to project planning and implementation. This is a flex position, with training, education, and mentorship intended to support development in areas of limited experience and growth at the Application Developer level for which the candidate qualifies. Under mentorship, the incumbent represents the Division of Sport Fish on departmental applications and systems, works with ADF&G staff, the Office of Information Technology, and contractors, and coordinates infrastructure and server capabilities to support division needs. The role also designs, administers, and maintains division datasets and applications, including needs assessment, research, design, and hardware or system selection, and performs ad hoc programming for unusually complex computing issues. The team includes four analyst programmers and one GIS analyst and works with statewide ADF&G staff. The position is based at the Anchorage Fish and Game office, in a private walled office. It requires working independently as well as collaboratively with division, regional, and area-office staff. A hybrid telework agreement may be available after a probationary period.

Requirements

Alaska residency; the posting directs applicants to check the state residency definition.
Competencies in analytical thinking and problem solving, computer languages or computer systems, and continual learning, as applicable to the Application Developer level sought.
Depending on level, training in computer programming or system analysis and/or experience in computer analysis, software or hardware installation and support, direct programming, writing and maintaining source code, or progressively responsible application development.
Knowledge of computer languages and their applications; for Developer 2 and 3, skill in designing, writing, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and maintaining program source code.
Knowledge of database management systems and the organization, storage, retrieval, security, and integrity of data.
Knowledge of web technology principles and methods, including web security, privacy practices, and user-interface issues.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff and contractors.
Applicants must complete the Education section of the application when education is used to meet or support qualifications. Transcripts are required for education used to support minimum qualifications.
If relying on work experience not documented in the application, provide employer name, job title, employment dates, and whether the work was full- or part-time.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead, co-lead, or contributing programmer on Sport Fish data collection and data management projects.
Develop, implement, and maintain web-based applications, services, and associated datasets through applicable phases of the software development life cycle.
Design and develop RESTful or other web services.
Create and optimize SQL Server or Oracle databases, and write queries, functions, and stored procedures.
Apply database normalization and optimization principles.
Manage programming tasks independently and with team members, including setting deadlines, coordinating work, and contributing to project planning and implementation.
Represent the Division of Sport Fish concerning departmental applications and systems while working with ADF&G staff, OIT, and contractors.
Coordinate with division staff and OIT to ensure server performance, file storage, and IT infrastructure support division needs, including occasional troubleshooting and support.
Design, administer, and maintain Division of Sport Fish datasets and applications, including needs assessment, research, design, and selection of hardware and systems.
Perform ad hoc computer programming for division projects and databases involving extremely complex or unusual computing issues.

Benefits

Health insurance, including employer contributions toward medical, vision, and dental coverage.
Employer-paid basic life insurance; additional coverage is available.
Group insurance options for term life, long- and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term care, and supplemental survivor benefits.
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for eligible health-care or dependent-care expenses.
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) or Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), as applicable.
Employer contributions to defined contribution or defined benefit retirement programs, depending on employee status.
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of Social Security contributions.
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program.
Personal leave, with an accrual-rate increase based on time served.
Eleven paid holidays per year.
Flexible schedules and leave.