IT STATEWIDE APPLICATIONS SENIOR DEVELOPER 1/2/3

About This JobThe Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Applications and Data Management Section. Req. 225416 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 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 programWorking to provide state and federal grants for community developmentDevelopment of the state budgetProviding technology servicesGiving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and servicesAdministering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanesMinimum QualificationsFive 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.Job Duties And Other InformationJob Duties:Perform technical consultant functions for multiple, highly complex assigned program areas and applications.Provide systems and technical expertise on projects to various management levels involving the development of information technology to support various program sections.Review requests for information services, recommend the most efficient and effective of accomplishment and present findings to various management levels.Provide technical expertise in analyzing, defining, acquiring, and implementing application software packages, office automation software, security and administration programs, and quality assurance reviews. Provide consulting services of effective use of the development methodology for information systems to ensure that the most effective designs are utilized to best support the needs of management.Provide development, maintenance, and troubleshooting of highly complex computer applications systems as required. Provides expert advice, assistance and guidance for development of applications and recommendations for database architecture.Designs, codes, compiles, tests, debugs, modifies, and documents new or existing applications using the OTS technology stack to conform to AppDM accepted standards, procedures and guidelines.Conducts meetings, creates action items, compiles meeting summaries, and holds individuals accountable for completion of those tasks critical to the project success.Functions in the capacity of higher-level Information Technology management, as directed, in their absence.Responds to computer system emergencies and resolves problems independently or in consultation with other Information Technology applications staff and/or end user personnel.Researches and resolves program, machine, data, or system software problems of a highly technical nature, frequently interacting with other employees, supervisors, or users.Performs all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed.Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by promotion of a current permanent-status Office of Technology Services employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.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 at 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: View email address on click.appcast.io 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 Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day,Mardi Gras,Good Friday,Memorial Day,Independence Day,Labor Day,Veteran's Day,Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.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 ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their systemTeacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( School Employees Retirement System ( among others