Senior Applications Developer job vacancy

Senior Applications DeveloperPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4579438) ApplySenior Applications DeveloperSalary$75,678.00 - $114,915.00 AnnuallyLocation Dauphin County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCSSC-2024-86357-01524DepartmentExecutive OfficesDivisionEX OA HHS ITDC Sltns Mgmt DivOpening Date07/18/2024Closing Date8/1/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code01524Position Number50667586 and 50668501UnionNon-UnionBargaining UnitA3Pay GroupST09Bureau / Division Code00812530Bureau / DivisionEX OA HHS ITDC Sltns Mgmt DivWorksite Address2525 North 7th Street - 3rd Floor, HUBCityHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaZip Code17110Contact NameBryanne HickersonContact Phone717.705.8323Contact Emailbhickerson@pa.gov

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THE POSITIONDo you have advanced IT experience and are eager to move into a leadership role? T he Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Solution Management Division is seeking an experienced IT professional to join our team as a Senior Applications Developer. This position gives you the opportunity to function in a key technical position responsible for directly supporting application development and technical support needs that are primarily focused in the areas of disease surveillance and laboratory operations. Join our dynamic team of professionals and start a new and exciting chapter in your career! DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Senior Applications Developer within the Health and Human Services (HHS) IT Delivery Center, you will become part of a team that provides end-to-end IT services to all staff in the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Department of Health (DOH), the (DDAP), and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA). In this role, you will work closely with the Applications Developer Administrator and a technical team of Commonwealth and contracted employees carrying out a full-range of software development and technical support activities throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for being proactive by constantly monitoring, evaluating, and reviewing system performance and adherence to all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Commonwealth, and HHSDC policies, guidelines, and standards. This is a highly advanced technical position with responsibilities that require proven experience and expertise in Azure DevOps, .NET 4.6 or higher, VB.NET, C#.NET, SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology. You will utilize your knowledge and experience to provide technical-lead application support and services for the following mission critical Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) applications:

Enterprise Universal Master Person Index Service (EUS)

Message Processing Gateway (MPG)

Pennsylvania National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (PA-NEDSS)

Pennsylvania Electronic Laboratory Reporting System (ELR)

Pennsylvania Laboratory Information Management System (PA-LIMS)

Pennsylvania Laboratory Certification System (LabCert)

Additional ancillary applications and processes.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=50667586)

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment.

Free parking located at the building.

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.

Telework: You may be expected to work from home (telework) full-time. You will be required to report in-office at minimum one day per month, this could change to include more in-office days. You must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office at 2525 North 7th Street, Harrisburg.

Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as an Applications Developer 2 or Computer Programmer 4;or

Five years of information technology experience that includes three years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance;or

Three years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field;or

One year of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field;or

An equivalent combination of experience and training

Other Requirements:

This particular position also requires three or more years of full-time experience with C#.NET, T-SQL, SQL Server, and SSRS.

You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or:

your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01 Selective Certification:Do you possess three or more years of full-time experience with C#.NET?

Yes

If you indicated YES to the question above, please describe the details of the experience you possess. Please be sure to address the items listed below in your response. The claimed experience must also be provided within the experience section of your application. If you indicated NO to the question above, type N/A in the box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

The specific duties you performed related to your experience with C#.NET

Your level of responsibility

Selective Certification:Do you possess three or more years of full-time experience with T-SQL?

Yes

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

The specific duties you performed related to your experience with T-SQL

Your level of responsibility

Selective Certification:Do you possess three or more years of full-time experience with SQL Server?

Yes

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

The specific duties you performed related to your experience SQL Server

Your level of responsibility

Selective Certification:Do you possess three or more years of full-time experience with SSRS?

Yes

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

The specific duties you performed related to your experience with SSRS

Your level of responsibility

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Applications Developer 2 or Computer Programmer 4 for one or more years full-time?

Yes

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

How many years of full-time information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance do you possess?

1 or more years

6 months but less than 1 year

Less than 6 months

None

How much graduate coursework have you completed in an information technology field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

30 credits or more

15 but less than 30 credits

Less than 15 credits

None

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

Yes

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – APPLICATION PLANNING

Identifies objectives and operational needs as well as alternative design options and their feasibility. Determines existing system inefficiencies or problems, level of utilization, and computer equipment capabilities. Develops specifications for proposed business applications and provides recommendations for systems parameters, including the proposed schedule and projected costs for development.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience developing application specifications for proposed business applications. I was also responsible for providing a proposed timeline for task completion and the projected costs for development.

B. I have experience planning and implementing application specifications; however, someone else was responsible for providing a proposed timeline for task completion and the projected costs for development based on the specifications I developed.

C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application planning and design, project planning and implementation, or project management.

D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

The actual duties you performed related to application planning.

Your level of responsibility.

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

Develops or customizes and tests application systems to support users. Develops detailed functional specifications for system customizations, modifications, or workflow development based on business requirements. Writes code for update statements, modules, and programs as required. Makes recommendations if standard solutions are appropriate or if customizations are needed or feasible.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience developing and customizing new and existing application systems to support users. I was responsible for testing applications to identify and resolve any performance or workflow issues.

B. I have experience customizing existing application systems to support users and testing applications to identify and resolve any performance or workflow issues. Someone else was responsible for developing the initial application system.

C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application development.

D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

The actual duties you performed related to application development.

Your level of responsibility.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – APPLICATION MONITORING AND OPTIMIZATION

Monitors and maintains scheduled interfaces, new or existing application customizations, unit and system test documents, and user acceptance test scripts. Performs regression testing and monitors the integration and interaction of the system with other related components. Analyzes application performance and makes recommendations for program tuning and job scheduling. Researches technology developments and informs management of potential impacts to current systems.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience monitoring and evaluating application performance. I was responsible for performing regression testing and taking corrective action.

B. I have experience monitoring and evaluating application performance. I took corrective action based on the regression testing performed by someone else.

C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application optimization, application performance management, or performance tuning and optimization.

D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

The actual duties you performed related to application monitoring.

The actual duties you performed related to application optimization.

Your level of responsibility.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – SOURCE CODE MANAGEMENT

Installs and utilizes source code management tools to monitor applications changes and effectively update source code. Deploys updated source code to test or production environments to support continued application functionality.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience installing and utilizing source code management tools to monitor application changes. I was responsible for updating and deploying source code to test or production environments.

B. I have experience installing and utilizing source code management tools to monitor application changes. Someone else was responsible for updating and deploying source code to test or production environments.

C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to source code management systems or software engineering tools and practices.

D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

The actual duties you performed related to updating and deploying source code.

The types of source code management tools you installed and utilized.

Your level of responsibility.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Troubleshoots and resolves application issues. Responds to escalated incidents by diagnosing and troubleshooting issues and works with end users and service providers to resolve issues. Provides guidance to users, managers, and other information technology professionals in application planning, design, implementation, operation, security, and quality assurance.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience troubleshooting and resolving application issues. I was responsible for resolving all levels of technical questions and issues. I was the escalation point for complex issues referred by lower-level technicians.

B. I have experience troubleshooting and resolving application issues. I was responsible for resolving routine questions and issues but referred more complex technical issues to a higher-level technician for resolution.

C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application troubleshooting.

D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

The actual duties you performed related to the technical assistance you provided.

Your level of responsibility.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 6 – SECURITY

Follows established standards to ensure adherence with established security policies. Processes all security requests for access to application systems, determines user roles, and coordinates security requirements with other IT areas. Researches current security solutions and informs management of emerging technologies.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience configuring user roles and processing security requests for access to application systems.

B. I have experience processing security requests for access to application systems based on user roles that someone else configured.

C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to information technology security.

D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

The actual duties you performed related to security.

Your level of responsibility.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 7 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Prepares written, technical, or narrative documents such as status reports, implementation plans, testing script materials, and user acceptance documents and plans, which identify progress and/or deviations from objectives. Authors narrative and analytical reports that convey application effectiveness in meeting business requirements.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience preparing written, technical, or narrative documents such as status reports, requirements and design documents, testing script materials, and user acceptance documents and plans. I was responsible for the final document that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients

B. I have experience preparing written, technical, or narrative documents such as status reports, requirements and design documents, testing script materials, and user acceptance documents and plans. I was responsible for compiling a portion of the document, but someone else was responsible for the final version that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients.

C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, journalism, or communications.

D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

The actual duties you performed related to written communication.

The types of written documents you prepared.

Your level of responsibility.

College/University

Course Title

Credits/Clock Hours

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AgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Websitehttp://www.employment.pa.gov

ID: #52127083
State: Pennsylvania Uspa 00000 Uspa USA
City: Uspa
Salary: USD TBD TBD
Showed: 2024-07-19
Deadline: 2024-09-17
Category: Et cetera