About the Department

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Applications and Data Management Section. Req. 220455

The Office of Technology Services (OTS) aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within the Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the State's investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff. The incumbent is responsible for working closely with third-party vendors and executive management to ensure the consistent delivery of IT services.
 
The OTS, AppDM Section is looking for an experienced developer to join the DPS 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.
 
Applicants with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
 · Has led or worked on a development team under the Microsoft development stack (i.e., .NET, C#, SQL, Blazor, etc.)
 · Familiarity with frameworks such as Vue, React, Angular, Typescript, NodeJS
 · Familiarity with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles, design patterns, and enterprise integration approaches
 · Experience developing reports with SSRS, PowerBI or similar tools
 · Setting up, maintaining, and using DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated tasks
 · Experience with Git Version Control System, including branching strategies
 · Experience working in an Agile / SCRUM environment
 
The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities, including the following:

• 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

Five years of experience in information technology; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in information technology; OR

An associate's degree in information technology plus three years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus two years of experience in information technology; OR

A master’s degree plus two years of experience in information technology.

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:

• Serve as a technical consultant for complex program areas and IT applications, advising multiple levels of management
• Lead and support IT projects by providing system design, development, and implementation expertise
• Evaluate and recommend efficient solutions for information service requests, presenting findings to leadership
• Analyze, select, and implement software solutions, including application packages, office automation tools, and security systems
• Ensure effective use of system development methodologies to deliver optimized, user-focused designs
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot complex application systems, including coding, testing, debugging, and documentation in alignment with standards
• Provide expert guidance on application development and database architecture design
• Facilitate project meetings, track action items, and ensure accountability for deliverables
• Act in a leadership capacity during management absences and respond to system emergencies to resolve critical issues
• Research and resolve advanced technical problems while collaborating with IT staff and end users, and perform additional assignments as needed

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by either a new hire or the promotion of a current, permanent-status classified employee.

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

Location: This is a full-time, on-site position located in the Greater Baton Rouge area.

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 approved certifications for up to two years of experience, which may substitute for the bachelor's degree. Please see the list of approved Certifications for Substitutions a thttps://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 the position 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. 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]