Application Developer 1/2/3 (PCN 068144)

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska's Department of Health seeks an Application Developer to join a technically diverse team in Anchorage. The role focuses on .NET and SQL Server, requiring strong SQL Server experience, adaptability to changing priorities, and excellent communication skills.

It offers growth opportunities within a collaborative, government environment. The team emphasizes cutting-edge applications, internal collaboration, and educational tools through Pluralsight and other resources, with a

Qualifications

• Strong SQL Server experience
• Ability to manage quickly changing priorities
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop software applications using the .NET technology stack and SQL Server.
• Collaborate with the team and other agencies to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Demonstrate willingness to grow and learn while delivering value to the department

Skills

Software Development

Information Assurance

Technical Expertise

Job description

Job Description

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. This position will be filled at either the 1, 2, or 3 level, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and job experience.

What you will be doing:

The Department of Health (DOH) is seeking a dynamic, creative individual to fill a key Application Developer position. This position will primarily utilize the Microsoft .NET technology stack and SQL Server. The successful candidate will have strong SQL Server experience and skills, the ability to manage quickly changing priorities, strong analysis skills, and outstanding written and oral communication skills. We are looking for a capable teammate willing to grow and learn as they meet the needs of our organization.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The mission of the Department of Health is “to promote and protect the health and well‑being of Alaskans”. The Division of Finance and Management Services (FMS) provides financial, administrative, facilities, and technology services to the department.

The benefits of joining our team:

The Department of Health provides a welcoming and professional environment to anyone interested in being a key contributor to the department. This position will join a team of dedicated technical and professional‑level staff that produces high‑quality work, allowing the department to function efficiently. We are open to new ideas and collaborating internally and with other agencies to grow and explore technological advancements. DOH is committed to providing educational tools for all Business Applications employees and provides subscriptions for online training with Pluralsight and other technologies to meet that commitment. The State of Alaska offers a competitive salary, a solid benefit package that includes retirement plans (with employer contributions), health insurance for medical/dental/vision (with employer contributions), and group‑based insurance benefits such as term life, short/long‑term disability, pet insurance, and much more. Click on the Benefits tab of this posting to learn more.

The working environment you can expect:

The position is located in Anchorage at the Frontier Building at 3601 C Street. This team is a diverse, technically self‑motivated group that embraces the latest technology and develops and supports leading‑edge applications for the department.

Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position‑specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

• Software Development: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for designing, developing, and testing software in a given environment.
• Information Assurance: Knowledge of methods and procedures to protect information systems and data by ensuring their availability, authentication, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Technical Expertise: Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches; is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area.

Special Notice:

• The successful candidate must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a criminal history check.

Special Note:

A position may focus on working in one or more computer languages. Which language(s) will be specified when recruiting to fill the position.

“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

“Training” means the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, online, self‑study, and on‑the‑job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long‑duration (such as a post‑secondary degree) and short‑duration (such as a seminar) programs.

“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession’s principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.

“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.

Additional Required Information

At the time of the interview, please provide the following:

• Three (3) professional references whom we may contact by phone are required. One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.
• Current performance evaluation, if available.
• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to support that you meet the minimum qualifications competencies.
• Any professional certificates related to computer programming you may have.

Please read the information below carefully. This applies to your application submission.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED

This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the 1, 2, or 3 levels, depending on the applicant’s training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. The starting salary will be determined by the position level. If filled at a lower level, promotion to the higher level will only occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and the required training, provided the applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the higher job class and receives final approval from the supervisor.

APSIN CHECK

This position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial security clearance application.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.

WORK EXPERIENCE

When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether you worked full‑time or part‑time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application. Noting “see resume or CV” or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

NOTICE

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll‑free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure that your email address is correct on your application and that your spam filter will permit emails from the ’governmentjobs.com’ domain. For information on allowing emails from the ’governmentjobs.com’ domain, visit the Lost Password Help page at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll‑free) or [phone] if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to [e-mail]. For assistance with applying for a password, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager at: Jacob Canfield, Applications Developer 4 Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

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