It Statewide Applications Developer 1-4 (Appdm Lagov Erp Logistics Pos #253

Job Title

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. 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 supporting the Logistics modules of the State's ERP system (LaGov) which runs on the SAP R/3 software. This is a professional journeyman level position on the Logistics team in the Application and Data Management (AppDM) Section of OTS. The incumbent is a technical analyst on the Logistics team and must possess knowledge of the technical environment;

configuration and programming required for the multiple functions of LaGov and must have the ability to relate this knowledge to the ERP Logistics component. Supervision is received by a general review from an IT Statewide Analyst, IT Statewide Application Developer or higher level authority. 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, providing 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 as they seek goods and services, and administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes.

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. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
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.

NOTE:

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.

Job Duties:

-Serves as a technical analyst which includes duties such as: designing, configuring, coding, testing and debugging moderately complex programs to meet customers' business requirements; answering questions; providing assistance on system security; resolving database integrity and maintenance issues; making recommendations to solve system related issues and problems; overseeing the execution of critical periodic batch processes requiring on-call after hours problem resolution; working with customers to ensure data integrity and referring users to other groups as needed for training, etc.

Works with OTS and vendor staff concerning application designs, problems and issues. Prepares estimates and schedules for assigned tasks and provide input into the development of work plans for projects; ensures successful completion with little supervision.

-Assists in analyzing requests for changes to determine the impact on the system and all related programs and procedures. Defines technical approach for approved enhancements, develops technical specifications for proposed modifications and assists in the setting of priorities for the changes.

-Assists in analyzing and testing new releases (which includes the primary application and complementary software, applications, tools and utilities) and changes. This includes such things as: developing test plans, conducting and documenting tests, evaluating and recording the results to insure system functions properly. Prepares for the implementation of new releases and changes by providing information required for revision of documentation, online help, training materials and user notifications;

or assisting with the establishment of production schedules and monitoring tasks.

-Develops and maintains technical and project documentation for current system as well as any new releases, changes or enhancements. This includes such items as: project schedules, checklists, team procedures, test documentation; system manuals, production run books, user procedure manuals, and training related information.

-Identifies, investigates, and provides solutions to production systems problems. This involves working with the IT Statewide Manager, IT Statewide Analysts, IT Statewide Application Developer, and IT Statewide Associate…