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. 227604. (AppDM Statewide OGB POS #50356876) The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within 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.

This position is in the Statewide Cluster of the Applications and Data Management (APPDM) division of OTS supporting the Office of Group Benefits (OGB). OGB is a highly visible agency within the state providing insurance to government employees. The incumbent is expected to learn to design, develop and maintain a codebase comprised of legacy as well as modern languages.

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 Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Codes, debugs, tests and implements computer program applications in a multi-tiered computer environment, conforming to existing standards.
• Makes system design, program specifications, test plans, and run procedures.
• Examines how a new system or project will impact the operating system, response time or other application systems.
• Evaluates redesign of existing systems to better meet user and system needs.
• Evaluates software for its advantageous use to the agency.
• Assists in writing and modifying program and system standards.
• Writes user and operational documentation for complex systems.
• Oversees completion of tasks by less experienced project team members as needed, reviews program code of less experienced project team members, tests code and procedures, checks output and quality of work, verifies results with user departments and gets user sign-off approval.
• Serves as a technical liaison between the various vendors and OGB to ensure continuity of service for plan members.
• Assumes on call responsibility for after-hours problem resolution where the individual is available 24 hours per day to handle and resolve production problems. This includes weekends and holidays.
• Attends on and off-site training to stay abreast and evaluate the need for new technology.
• Performs all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. 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 list of approved Certifications for Substitutions at this link.

Location: This is a 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.

Compensation:

The Salary range listed on the job posting reflects the pay grade minimum and maximum for the IT Statewide Applications Developer 1 job title. The salary range pay grade minimum and maximum for the other levels of the career progression group can be viewed using the links below:

• IT Statewide Applications Developer 2
• IT Statewide Applications Developer 3
• IT Statewide Applications Developer 4

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

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: Erica.Gay@la.gov