IT Applications Developer 1/2/3

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

At the Office of State Examiner, Municipal Fire and Civil Service, the mission is to provide support and guidance to local jurisdictions who administer an effective, cost-efficient civil service system based upon merit, efficiency, fitness, and length of service, consistent with the law and professional standards, for firefighters and police officers in the State, in order to provide a continuity in quality of law enforcement and fire protection for the citizens of the State in rural and urban areas. We are looking for an IT Applications Developer to join our team. The IT Application Developer will support and advance OSE’s technology systems, including the new Jurisdiction Management System and testing databases. This position leads the development, integration, and maintenance of applications using Microsoft Power Apps, SQL Server, Microsoft Access and cloud-based solutions through system analysis, user support, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement based upon stakeholder feedback. If you want to use your skills, ideas, and dedication to make an impact – consider joining our team.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in information technology
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in information technology
• An associate's degree in information technology plus one year of experience in information technology
• A bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in information technology
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field
• A master’s degree
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in computer science with emphasis on coding, informatics, web development, or application development are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom code and scripts to build, enhance and maintain databases
• Use Microsoft Power Apps as a primary coding tool
• Oversee the integration of Power Apps, SQL Server, and cloud-based or third-party solutions
• Leverage coding best practices to optimize system performance and automate business processes
• Engage with OSE leadership, staff, stakeholders and public users to proactively access needs, gather feedback, and dive continuous improvement of technology solutions
• Oversee application lifecycle management, including security protocols, performance optimization, and user interface enhancements
• Evaluate emerging technologies and strategic vendor partnerships to advance OSE’s technology capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level