IT STATEWIDE APPLICATIONS SENIOR DEVELOPER 1/2/3 (APPDM SAFETY POS #50699104)

Grambling State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services (OTS) in Baton Rouge seeks an IT professional to work in the Applications and Data Management Section. The role involves technical consulting, systems analysis, and development for complex applications, with coordination across management levels.

The position requires substantial IT experience and relevant degrees, with potential certifications substituting education or experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum education or documented experience as listed in the qualifications.
• Substitution rules apply: up to 120 semester hours can substitute for experience.
• A certification in an approved area may substitute for education/experience at hire when from a Certificate of Eligibles.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical consultant functions for multiple, highly complex program areas and applications.
• Provides systems and technical expertise on IT development to support program sections.
• Reviews requests for information services and recommends the most efficient solutions; presents findings to management.
• Provides expertise in selecting and implementing application software, office automation, security, and admin programs.
• Designs, codes, tests, debugs, modifies and documents applications using the OTS tech stack.
• Leads meetings, tracks action items, and follows up on critical tasks for project success.
• Responds to system emergencies and resolves problems independently or with staff.

Education

Associate’s degree in information technology

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree with IT coursework (24 semester hours in information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics) + 2 years IT experience

Master’s degree

Job description

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Applications and Data Management Section. Req.226086 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 program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

• Five 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.

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

Job Duties

Performs technical consultant functions for multiple, highly complex assigned program areas and applications. Provides systems and technical expertise on project to various management levels involving the development of information technology to support various program sections. Reviews requests for information services, recommend the most efficient and effective of accomplishment and present findings to various management levels. Provides 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. Provides 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 follows up with team members for completion of those tasks critical to 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 a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

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.

This position may require travel to other work locations to perform job duties, attend meetings, and participate in training, which will require a current, valid driver's license.

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 https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/ots/careers/certifications-for-substitutions.

For Further Information

Erica R. Gay

HR Specialist

Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]