Software Development Specialist 2 (20038952, 20044487)

Ohio EPA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio EPA seeks a Software Developer Specialist 2 for the Central Office in downtown Columbus, OH. You will develop software applications, analyze requirements, and document system software needs with business staff.

You will conduct testing, support user acceptance testing, manage deployment tasks, and help establish IT QA standards while documenting guidelines for programming and systems. Collaboration with peers will guide development efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and analyzing software requirements and documentation.
• Testing, deployment, and postproduction support experience.
• Knowledge of IT quality assurance standards and testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop software applications and perform analysis and design.
• Identify problems and develop potential solutions.
• Conduct testing and support user acceptance testing.

Skills

Software Development

Cybersecurity

Technical Writing

Equipment Operations

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Customer Focus

Education

Associate degree in CS/IS

Undergraduate CS/IS core

Equivalent minimum qualifications

Tools

Java 2 EE

Job description

What We Need YOU To Do

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest software developer specialist in the Office of Information Technology Services at our Central Office in downtown Columbus, Ohio.

Uh-huh. Curiosity got the better of ya.

In your new position as a software developer specialist, you will develop software applications and perform analysis and design while working with business personnel to identify and document system software requirements. You will identify problems and develop potential solutions and perform postproduction support for business applications that might include routine maintenance, enhancements, and the need to perform research to help in troubleshooting software production errors.

You will conduct testing and help in supporting user acceptance testing. You will perform software implementation tasks, including source control and deployment activities. You will help with the development, implementation, and monitoring of IT quality assurance standards and testing, and help with the documentation of appropriate standards and criteria for acceptable programming and systems.

You will communicate with peers and guide the performance of software development tasks per verbal instructions. You are going to participate in discussions on technical topics in support of software development and summarize the information.

Let’s Hit The High Points

• Develop software applications and perform analysis and designs.
• Identify problems and develop potential solutions.
• Conduct testing and help in supporting user acceptance testing.
• Perform software implementation tasks, such as source control and deployment activities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IT quality assurance standards.
• Communicate with peers and guide the performance of software development.

• 48 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
• OR completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; AND 30 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
• OR completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; AND 24 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
• OR equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.

Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation, Cybersecurity, Technical Writing, Equipment Operations, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Customer Focus

Agency Contact Name and Information Erika Carleski

Unposting Date Sep 3, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location Lazarus Government Center

Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation $38.01 - $55.80

Schedule Full-time

Classified Indicator Classified

Union OCSEA

Technical Skills Technical Writing, Equipment Operations, Cybersecurity, Software development/implementation

Professional Skills Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Primary Technology Java 2 EE

Agency Overview What We Need: Ohio EPA Software Developer Specialist 2

What We Do

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws.