Salesforce Administrator (Senior Applications Developer)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Senior Applications Developer to lead a team in Harrisburg, focusing on Salesforce administration, development, and integration within the Conservation & Environment IT Delivery Center. The role emphasizes security, data modeling, and scalable solutions.

The position requires Salesforce expertise (Apex, LWC, Visualforce, Flow), and candidates must meet PA residency requirements. Telework may be available, with a standard 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience developing Salesforce apps using Apex, LWC, Visualforce, and Flow.
• Minimum one year of professional IT experience in Salesforce app development.
• PA residency is required for this position.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Platform Administration: manage user access, profiles, permissions, and security controls.
• Data Modeling: design complex data structures and automation to support business needs.
• Reporting Development: create and maintain reports and dashboards for operational and executive insights.
• Issue Resolution: troubleshoot advanced platform problems and coordinate solutions.
• Custom Development: build and deploy Salesforce components for complex requirements.
• Integration Support: develop secure connections with internal and external systems.

Skills

Salesforce Platform

Apex

Lightning Web Components (LWC)

Visualforce

Flow

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Associate's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Apex

Visualforce

Lightning Web Components

Flow

Job description

• Salary: $78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually
• Location: Dauphin County, PA
• Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
• Job Number: CSSC-2026-56711-01524
• Department: Executive Offices
• Division: EX OA C&E ITDC Sltns Mgmt Div
• Opening Date: 09/10/2026
• Closing Date: 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
• Job Code: 01524
• Position Number: 50256080
• Union: Non-Union
• Bargaining Unit: A3
• Pay Group: ST09
• Bureau / Division Code: 00812230
• Bureau / Division: Conservation & Environment IT Delivery Center
• Worksite Address: 400 Market Street
• City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Zip Code: 17110
• Contact Name: Rob Konowitch
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Are you a seasoned information technology individual looking to work for an amazing organization? The Conservation & Environment IT Delivery Center (CEDC) is seeking a Senior Applications Developer to serve as a team lead in our Harrisburg Office. If you are a strong salesforce professional, we want to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports advanced administration, development, and growth of the Salesforce platform within the Conservation & Environment IT Delivery Center. The position ensures security, stability, and alignment with agency goals while helping build internal expertise. As a Salesforce Administrator, you will perform the following duties:

• Platform Administration: Manage user access, profiles, permission sets, and security controls to maintain data integrity and policy compliance
• Data Modeling: Design complex data structures and automation tools that support evolving business needs
• Reporting Development: Create and maintain reports and dashboards that provide useful operational and executive insights
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot advanced platform problems and coordinate solutions to maintain reliable operations
• Custom Development: Build and deploy Salesforce components to meet complex agency requirements
• Integration Support: Develop and manage secure and sustainable connections with internal and external systems

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Applications Developer 2 or Computer Programmer 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of information technology experience that includes three years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance; or
• Three years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or
• One year of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires one or more years of full-time professional information technology experience developing custom Salesforce applications using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce (where applicable) and Flow.
• This particular position also requires one or more years of full-time professional information technology experience implementing Salesforce security, including profiles, permission sets, role hierarchy, sharing rules, field-level security, and object-level security.
• 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.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.