It Statewide Applications Developer​/Appdm Safety Pos

Job Title

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy in the Applications and Data Management Section.

The Office of Technology Services (OTS) aims to deliver innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within the Executive Branch Departments. 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.

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:

• 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.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:
This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. This is a full-time, on-site position located in the Greater Baton Rouge area.

Career Progression:
This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an IT Statewide Applications Developer 1, 2, 3, or 4. Applicants who do not meet the minimum education or experience qualification may receive experience credit from Civil Service approved certifications for up to two years of experience, which may substitute for the bachelor's degree.

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