Information Systems Application Specialist

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•$87,872 - $96,879•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the IT Services Unit within the Information Services Division in Oklahoma City, OK. Remote working will NOT be an option for this position. Basic Purpose: Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the planning and development of automated applications systems to support the business needs of an organization. This includes review and analysis of user functions and activities, evaluation of available resources and current systems, and the development of appropriate programs or systems. Works with users, management and others to identify and define long and short-range information services requirements.

Requirements

Level I: Completion of twelve semester hours of computer science or management information systems course work at an accredited college or university; or completion of a minimum of 156 hours of vocational or technical education courses resulting in certification in applications development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in applications development for the required education.
Level II: Completion of twelve semester hours of computer science or management information systems course work at an accredited college or university plus one additional year of experience in applications development and analysis work; or completion of a minimum of 156 hours of vocational or technical education courses resulting in certification in applications development plus one additional year of experience in applications development and analysis work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in applications development for the required education plus one additional year of experience in applications development and analysis work.
Level III: Completion of twelve semester hours of computer science or management information systems course work at an accredited college or university plus three additional year of experience in applications development and analysis work; or completion of a minimum of 156 hours of vocational or technical education courses resulting in certification in applications development plus three additional year of experience in applications development and analysis work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in applications development for the required education plus three additional year of experience in applications development and analysis work.
Knowledge of computer technology.
Knowledge of programming languages.
Knowledge of coding processes and security measures.
Ability to review and translate specifications to write programs to produce desired results.
Ability to develop and use appropriate testing protocols.
Ability to use and interpret technical manuals and publications.
Knowledge of specific agency functions and business needs.
Knowledge of changes in computer technology and specific applications systems.
Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations affecting the business needs of the organization.
Ability to review and analyze user requests and other information.
Ability to design appropriate programs and systems.
Ability to perform a wide range of programming and analysis work.
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Successful applicants must be willing to submit to a drug screen, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation (commissioned positions only), and a thorough background investigation.
Certain events automatically disqualify an applicant, such as, felony conviction; admission of an undetected crime that, if known, would have been a felony charge; failure to pay federal or state income tax; positive confirmed drug urine test; illegal use of a controlled substance within certain time frames.

Responsibilities

Analyzes and designs .net program code, screen layouts, reports, set implementation and testing criteria, and plans to support the development of new or enhanced applications.
Performs all aspects of .net systems design including writing required program code, database models, testing, and evaluation of existing processes.
Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers relating to agency developed .net applications.
Work with users and other IT personnel to troubleshoot issues.
Conducts or coordinates user acceptance tests, performance stress regression, integration testing, making changes and corrections as needed.
Participates in structures walk-throughs.
Troubleshoots minor network and PC software problems as needed.
Assists with training users regarding in-house developed systems.
Reviews and analyzes organization business needs; confers with users to evaluate requirements, discuss solutions and develop plan of approach.
Analyzes and designs program logic, screen layouts, reports, station criteria and testing criteria to support development of new or enhanced systems; evaluates prototypes, design techniques, tools and instructional methods.
Performs all aspects of systems design including writing required programs, testing and evaluation of new processes and implementation of new applications; writes, tests, debugs and documents software.
Prepares development request documentation to support new or enhanced systems and applications; translates into detailed functional requirements, technical designs and specifications.
Conducts or coordinates user acceptance, performance stress, regression and integration testing; makes changes and corrections as needed.
Participates in structured walk-throughs and other activities to review systems and provide training and support; provides technical assistance, instruction and training to lower-level staff.
Performs ongoing maintenance and review of applications systems and programs; identifies problems and develops appropriate solutions.
Participates in the planning, design, development, integration and implementation of software and technology.