IT STATEWIDE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER 1/2/3/4 ( APPDM LAGOV ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS POS # 50481020 ) en State of Louisiana, LA

About the Department

• 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 as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

Position Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

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 provides 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 systems 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 system problems. This involves working with the IT Statewide Manager, IT Statewide Analyst, IT Statewide Application Developer and IT Statewide Associate Analysts in analyzing problems and issues, developing and evaluating alternatives to determine best solution and performing necessary technical functions required to eliminate problem source.
   
• Participates in group meetings with other Analysts/Developers and/or OTS employees and management. This involves discussions concerning new releases, potential change requests, problems with the applications, and establishing priorities for system changes.
   
• Assists in planning and coordinating meetings with users and co-workers to understand business requirements and define technical approach, to demonstrate applications under development and to ensure customer satisfaction and knowledge transfer. Provides assistance to end users for effective utilization of systems.
   
• Performs all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed. This can include working with agencies to develop special reports; performing special tasks required by the Commissioner, Deputy Undersecretary, and other DOA Deputy and Assistant Commissioners (e.g. assisting in the preparation for system and performance audits, creation of special reports, working with the LaGov Control Agencies to provide support); assisting in the evaluation of the impact of changes to other systems and the agencies; and working on the development and installation of new applications or releases.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by promotion of a current permanent status Office of Technology Services employee.  A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.   

Career Progression: This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a IT Statewide Applications Developer 1, 2, 3 or 4. 

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.  

Substitution: Applicants who do not meet the minimum education or experience qualification, may receive experience credit from Civil Service for approved certifications for up to two years of experience, which may substitute for the bachelor's degree. Please see list of Service approved Certifications for substitutions athttps://www.doa.la.gov/doa/ots/careers/certifications-for-substitutions/. 

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.  

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers.  Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing.  New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.

For further information about this posting, please contact:
 Erica R. Gay
 HR Specialist
 Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
 email: [email protected]