4 (Appdm Safety Pos #50698445)

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy for an IT Statewide Applications Developer. This position is located in the Applications and Data Management Section. The Office of Technology Services (OTS) aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within the Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the State’s investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering skilled and professional staff. The incumbent is responsible for working closely with third-party vendors and executive management to ensure the consistent delivery of IT services. This position may require travel to other work locations to perform job duties, attend meetings, and participate in training, which will require a current, valid driver's license. The OTS, AppDM Section is looking for an application developer to join the Department of Corrections application development team. This position will work with partner agencies, OTS personnel and technical vendors to analyze, design, develop, implement and support IT systems. The incumbent will be responsible for the development of new, modernized applications and enhancements to existing systems using tools in the OTS technology stack. The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including overseeing the state’s capital construction program, working to provide state and federal grants for community development, development of the state budget, providing technology services, giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process, and administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from hurricanes.

Requirements

Two years of experience in information technology; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR An associate's degree in information technology; OR A bachelor’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.

Responsibilities

Designs, codes, compiles, tests, debugs, modifies and documents new or existing applications using the OTS technology stack to conform to AppDM accepted standards, procedures and guidelines.
Meets with users to determine project needs and provide system support.
Evaluates user's request for changes to determine specific tasks and effects on existing programs and systems.
Writes project, program, and system specifications.
Develops software utilities as needed to increase productivity.
Responds to computer system emergencies and resolves problems independently or in consultation with other Information Technology applications staff and/or end user personnel.
Researches and resolves program, machine, data, or system software problems of a highly technical nature, frequently interacting with other employees, supervisors, or users.
Prepares program specifications and test procedures.
Prepares and supervises formal system test procedures of complex applications.
Develops user guides, production documentation, and trains users.
Performs all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed.