ITPA– Application Developer

Job Description

The position supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems. This position is part of the Agency Services area of DTMB and is a member of a team of information technology professionals that focuses on strong collaboration and achievement of agency goals.

Responsibilities include providing maintenance and support for Web‑based and/or client/server applications. The role may also be involved in new development, maintenance and enhancements, encompassing testing, implementation, documentation and support. In‑depth, hands‑on training will be provided for the development and maintenance of web applications for the BRIDGES project supporting the Department of Human Services. The position will develop and maintain applications across multiple platforms, primarily using JAVA for the Bridges project, and will also develop and maintain portions of related processes in the Eligibility area supporting DHHS, including associated reports.

This position offers competitive pay, a sign‑on bonus (up to $2,500), tuition reduction opportunities, health, dental, vision and life insurance for employees and their families, a 401(k) and 457 retirement plan with automatic and matching contributions, paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, 13 or 14 paid holidays, longevity bonuses, and flexible spending accounts (FSA, HSA) and qualified transportation fringe benefits.

The office location is Lansing, MI. DTMB offers a hybrid work option requiring two days on site and three days remote per week.

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 9 – Possession of an Associate’s degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.

No specific amount or type is required.

High school completion and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, IT Technician, or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may substitute for the education requirement.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Document relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts and do not accept web‑based, internet, or unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar’s signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered and screened out. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the agency that posted this position vacancy.