MDL IT Programmer Analyst II

The Maryland Department
of Labor, BEACON Office, is seeking a highly qualified IT Lead Engineer to
serve as a Senior Web Developer and Technical Lead. This position is
responsible for the architectural design,
development, and maintenance of enterprise-level web applications that support
the BEACON unemployment
insurance modernization project. The successful candidate will work closely
with project managers, UI
staff, directors, and executive leadership to guide business rules, design,
functionality, and policy decisions.

100 S. Charles Street

Applications that meet the minimum and
selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring manager for interview
selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the
qualifications for interview. 

Education: A Bachelor's
degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology,
Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other information
technology related field.

Experience: One year of
experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining
applications systems and programs using generally accepted computer programming
languages or other developmental tools.

Notes: 

1. Candidates may
substitute six credit hours of coursework in application analysis and
programming using generally accepted computer programming languages or other
developmental tools for six months of the required experience.

2. Candidates may
substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high
school equivalency certificate and eighteen months of experience converting
data from project specifications by writing program code using generally
accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools for the
required education.

3. Candidates may
substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high
school equivalency certificate and fifteen credit hours from an accredited
college or university in systems analysis and application programming using
generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools
for the required education.

4. Candidates may
substitute experience in one of the following areas: operating computers,
scheduling, controlling input and output or maintaining backups or data
storage, processing data on computers, evaluating, implementing and maintaining
hardware and software on a year-for-year basis for a high school education.

5. Candidates may
substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned
officer in Computer Systems Programming classifications or Computer Systems
Programming specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a
year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Applicants
must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear
and specific information on your application regarding your
qualifications.

(6) months of experience
with enterprise-level web application design and development.

(6) months of experience
with front-end and back-end integration and database optimization

Preference will be given to applicants who
possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and
specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Experience working on government IT
modernization or unemployment insurance systems.

Experience with BEACON or similar benefits
administration platforms.

Experience with technical documentation
including API references and system architecture diagrams.

Please make sure that you
provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the
qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your
qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider
information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be
ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on
the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Please note: A resume may be
attached as supplemental information; however, only the information provided in
the application will be reviewed and considered in the evaluation process.

All information concerning the
qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript,
certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date.
Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

For positions that require
Bachelor/Master Degree etc:

Educational credentials from
foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service.
This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you
may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World
Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.

The assessment may consist of a
rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements
of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate
information on your application. Please report all experience and
education that is related to this position.

The examination for this
recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on
your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out
completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience,
addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required
documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please
include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding
experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired,
and/or selective qualifications of the position.

***Please
note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the
information provided on your application to receive credit.

This is a
full-time, permanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which
include:

● Flexible hours and
hybrid teleworking

● Paid
holidays 12-13 per year

● Generous paid leave
package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)

● State Pension
("defined benefit" plan)

● Tax-deferred
supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)

● Comprehensive,
subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no    deductibles, free generic prescriptions,
and free preventative health services

● Flexible Spending
Account plans for Health Care and Daycare

● State Employees Credit
Union

The online application is STRONGLY preferred.
However, if you are unable to apply online, or having difficulty with your
login or password, please contact DBM's Helpdesk directly at (410) 767- 4850
(8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except for holidays and weekends). After business
hours, please submit an email request to [email protected].

U.S. Military
Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job
offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214
verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and
may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not
need to submit proof of Veterans’ status.

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty
attaching required or optional documentation, You may contact Chevelle
Wise 410-230-6293 or submit via email to [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy
ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely
processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR
EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications,
required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland Department of
Labor/Office of Administration

Attn: MDL IT Programmer Analyst II (26-001647-0001) CW

100 S. Charles Street, Tower I, Ste. 5000

Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found
online

 Maryland Department of
Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MD Labor that all
persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities,
services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national
origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation,
disability or veteran status.