Applications Developer 2

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Applications Developer 2 to support the TraCS system used by public safety agencies. You will maintain TraCS modules and forms, connect TraCS to RMS and CLEAN, troubleshoot using the TraCS SDK, monitor automated processes, and document technical details.

You may telework part-time with in-office Thursdays and Fridays in Harrisburg. Qualifications include 1 year as Applications Developer 1 or Computer Programmer 3, or 4 years IT experience with 2

Qualifications

• One year as an Applications Developer 1 or Computer Programmer 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title)
• Four years of information technology experience that includes two years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance
• Two years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field
• A bachelor's degree in any information technology field
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve TraCS modules and forms using XML, VB.NET, and related tools
• Assist with connections between TraCS and external systems such as RMS and CLEAN
• Troubleshoot issues using the TraCS SDK and other development tools
• Check automated processes and take action when they fail
• Create and update technical documents to support system understanding
• Participate in project work and support continuity plans during emergencies

Skills

Technical problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Associate’s degree in IT

Within 3 months of graduation

Job description

The Applications Developer 2 position with the Public Safety Information Technology Delivery Center allows you to support systems used every day across the Commonwealth. You will take part in improving tools that help public safety agencies do their jobs. This role offers steady challenges and opportunities to make a real impact on important technology services.

This position supports complex applications used throughout public safety operations and works on both form development and system interfaces. The role requires technical problem solving and steady attention to detail. As an Applications Developer 2, you will perform the following duties:

• System Maintenance: Maintain and improve Traffic and Criminal Software (TraCS) modules and forms using XML, VB.NET, and related tools
• Interface Support: Assist with connections between TraCS and external systems such as Records Management Systems’ (RMS) and Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN)
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot issues using the TraCS Software Developer Kit (SDK) and other development tools
• Process Monitoring: Check automated processes and take action when they fail
• Documentation: Create and update technical documents to support system understanding
• Special Projects: Participate in project work and support continuity plans during emergencies

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office on Thursday and Friday each week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Applications Developer 1 or Computer Programmer 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of information technology experience that includes two years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance; or
• Two years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field; or
• A bachelor's degree in any information technology field.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • Your score may be lower than deserved.
  • You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.