IT STATEWIDE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER 1-4 (AppDM LDH POS# 50694263)

About This Job

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Applications and Data Management Section. Req. 222808

Interested in a Full Stack Developer work where you will use your skills to solve real-world problems by developing modern applications that empower Louisiana state agencies to better serve citizens across the state? The Office of Technology Services (OTS) AppDM team is looking for a Full Stack Developer to lead the development, modernization, and support of critical software systems for the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). LDH is tasked with protecting and promoting health, as well as ensuring access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all Louisiana citizens. The applications you build and maintain will support vital public health initiatives, healthcare provider networks, and essential citizen services. In this role, your code won't just sit in a corporate silo—it will ensure that Louisiana families, healthcare workers, and state leaders have the reliable digital tools they need when it matters most. If you are looking for the stability and excellent benefits of a state career, but want the intellectual challenge of engineering secure, scalable, and high-impact web applications, this is the team for you.

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 skilled and professional staff. This position is in the Office of Technology Services, Application and Data Management (AppDM) Health Cluster. The incumbent is responsible for providing advanced technical services for the assigned application systems and program areas. It requires advanced systems analysis and development of several diverse automated systems working in an independent manner that requires a multi-layered technical skill set and a knowledge base across multiple applications and departmental programs. This incumbent is responsible for supporting the web-based automated systems for the six agencies comprising the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs (GOEA). The incumbent will provide technical advice to program staff, developers, and analysts.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties:

Job Duties and Other Information

• Provides lead developer support for the LDH and GOEA Systems. Designs, codes, compiles, tests, and debugs programs as indicated by users’ and/or supervisors' requests and according to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) procedures.
• Participates in business requirements sessions for application system changes and consults with contractors and other technical resources when necessary.
• Develops and maintains applications and web-based systems by modifying SQL tables to meet requested coding changes.
• Compiles federally mandated reports for agency program staff, management review, and distribution.
• Conducts code analysis, planning, and quality assurance. Reviews and provides feedback on deliverables, technical design documents, project plans, issues and risks, change requests, and bugs.
• Troubleshoots and implements applicable solutions to address system function and performance issues.
• Coordinates with the appropriate technical and systems resources to identify and complete the maintenance tasks related to the software tools and system components supported.
• Coordinates and provides support to the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) resources.
• Reviews proposed system changes in assigned program areas or support sections to ensure that the most effective designs are utilized.
• Analyzes user needs and answers questions regarding policies, standards, procedures, or guidelines.
• Performs all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy may be filled by job appointment, which is temporary in nature, not to exceed 48 months. If filled as a job appointment, the position may be converted to a probational appointment, provided a vacant position becomes available, and funding is available.

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

Career Progression: This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an 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-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 at https://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 Vacancy, Contact:

Danielle Martin

HR Analyst

Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources

email: [email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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