IT APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER 1/2/3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement Programs

Job summary

State of Louisiana is seeking an IT Applications Developer to join the Office of State Examiner, Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service. The role supports the Jurisdiction Management System and testing databases, building, integrating, and maintaining applications using Power Apps, SQL Server, and cloud-based solutions.

The position emphasizes system analysis, user support, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement based on stakeholder feedback.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in information technology.
• Six years of full‑time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in information technology.
• An associate's degree in information technology plus one year of experience in information technology.
• A bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in information technology.
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty‑four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field.
• A master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom code and scripts to build, enhance and maintain databases.
• Use Microsoft Power Apps as a primary coding tool.
• Oversee the integration of Power Apps, SQL Server, and cloud‑based or third‑party solutions.
• Leverage coding best practices to optimize system performance and automate business processes.
• Engage with OSE leadership, staff, stakeholders and public users to proactively access needs, gather feedback, and dive continuous improvement of technology solutions.
• Oversee application lifecycle management, including security protocols, performance optimization, and user interface enhancements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and strategic vendor partnerships to advance OSE’s technology capabilities.

Skills

IT Experience

Education

Associate’s degree in IT +1 yr experience

Bachelor’s degree +1 yr experience

Bachelor’s degree +24 semester hours in IT/CS/engineering/math/business analytics

Master’s degree

Tools

Power Apps

SQL Server

Microsoft Access

Cloud-based solutions

Job description

About This Job

At the Office of State Examiner, Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service, our mission is to provide support and guidance to local jurisdictions who administer an effective, cost‑efficient civil service system based upon merit, efficiency, fitness, and length of service, consistent with the law and professional standards, for firefighters and police officers in the State, in order to provide a continuity in quality of law enforcement and fire protection for the citizens of the State in rural and urban areas.

We are looking for an IT Applications Developer to join our team. The IT Application Developer will support and advance OSE’s technology systems, including the new Jurisdiction Management System and testing databases. This position leads the development, integration, and maintenance of applications using Microsoft Power Apps, SQL Server, Microsoft Access and cloud‑based solutions through system analysis, user support, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement based upon stakeholder feedback.

If you want to use your skills, ideas, and dedication to make an impact – consider joining our team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience in information technology;
• Six years of full‑time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in information technology;
• An associate's degree in information technology plus one year of experience in information technology;
• A bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in information technology;
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty‑four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field;
• A master’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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Develop custom code and scripts to build, enhance and maintain databases;
• Use Microsoft Power Apps as a primary coding tool;
• Oversee the integration of Power Apps, SQL Server, and cloud‑based or third‑party solutions;
• Leverage coding best practices to optimize system performance and automate business processes;
• Engage with OSE leadership, staff, stakeholders and public users to proactively access needs, gather feedback, and dive continuous improvement of technology solutions;
• Oversee application lifecycle management, including security protocols, performance optimization, and user interface enhancements;
• Evaluate emerging technologies and strategic vendor partnerships to advance OSE’s technology capabilities.

Position‑Specific Details

• Appointment Type: Probational
• Career Progression: This position may be filled as an IT Application Developer 1, 2, or 3
• Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
• Compensation: Depends on Experience
• Other Important Information: Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in computer science with emphasis on coding, informatics, web development, or application development are strongly encouraged to apply.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Application Condition

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Contact

Izzy Piland

P.O. Box 94111

Baton Rouge, LA

[e-mail]

Louisiana 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others