Application Developer III

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking an Application Developer who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate lifes challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier more resilient community we encourage you to apply.

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Information Technology Development plays a leadership role in the development and maintenance of complex and mission critical application systems on the mainframe PC and WEB-based platforms by consulting with users and staff in the requirements gathering technical design programming testing and implementation phases of application systems development.

This position:

• Provides expertise for developers and customers regarding technical solutions being implemented. This includes consulting with customers and IT Business Analysts in developing requirements for application systems and serving as the technical lead and architect for BHDD IT projects and systems.
• Plan and performs in-depth systems analysis to develop requirements for the creation and/or enhancement of customers application systems. This involves communication with customers documentation of their system requirements and evaluation of commercially available software.
• Designs codes develops tests implements and documents software systems.
• Provides technical customer support for existing application systems or data.
• Makes recommendations to management and co-workers concerning enhancements to application systems and business processes in order to improve efficiency within the department.
• Completes individual training for professional growth and assists in the training of others in the operation of new and existing systems and related technical concepts.

This position is located at BHDDs Central Office in Cayce SC.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and work experience in the modification and maintenance of system programs the design and development of system software or the testing and debugging of system software. An associate degree or a bachelors degree in a related field may be substituted for the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experienced application level knowledge of capabilities programming techniques and intricacies of information systems. Intermediate knowledge of computer languages. Experienced application level ability to write and revise computer programs. Experienced application level ability to understand and carry out technical instructions and requests. Experienced application level ability to analyze and reduce to logical order complex technical data. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work effectively with users vendors and other IT personnel. Ability to plan direct instruct and review the work of technical personnel.

Additional Comments

Employment Contingency: Employment is contingentupon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening to include a drug screening; background record checks (to includefingerprinting) South Carolina Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals/Entities screening; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure your application is incomplete or inaccurate or our review of your background uncovers information including opinions of previous employers and references which cause us to conclude at our sole discretion that you are not suited for the position.

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the States Disaster Plan which includes hazardous weather employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
  • State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )

Required Experience:

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