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Texas Department Of Criminal Justice is seeking programmers to design, develop and test solutions, collaborating with teammates or independently on small projects. The role may involve analyzing and cleansing older data for modern reports and applications.
A good fit includes programming experience, teamwork, and the ability to work independently. Experience with Power Platform, SQL, and Power BI is a plus, with travel requirements and a formal pre-employment process noted.
Job Duties:Programmers will support each other and share knowledge. They may be asked to work together to obtain requirements and design, develop and test a solution or to work independently on a small project or section of a project by themselves. Some programmers may be called upon to analyze and cleanse older data for use in modern reports and applications.You'd be a GOOD fit if:You have programming experience and are eager to learn, work well with a team and independently, and prioritize meeting the needs of users.You'd be a GREAT fit if:You have prior experience with Microsoft's Power Platform and report generation or data visualizing and are familiar with using SQL, Power BI or some common tool for analyzing, cleaning and migrating data.
Programmer IProgrammer IIProgrammer III Additional Information:This is a career ladder position.Once the candidate meets one year of service as a Programmer III there are 3 retention steps considered annually based on eligibility. Step I: $5800.45 - $5945.46Step 2: $6206.48 - $6361.64Step 3: $6640.93 - $6806.98An aptitude test utilizing Criteria will be used as part of the hiring process.Travel 25% - Position may spend 15 nights away per month Work Site Visits No Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required No Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Longevity
Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.Contact Information: Questions concerning this Questions concerning the applicationposition can be directed to: process can be directed to: Roberta Poehl Kathy ChandonettHiring Manager OR Human Resources936-437-2239 936-437-4106roberta.poehl@tdcj.texas.gov hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov Important Note to the Candidate:Military PreferenceTo receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.Military Occupation Specialty Codeshttps://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsClick on the occupational category for the position.Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.Applications submitted through Work in TexasWork In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position.EligibilityAn applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment. EEO Statement:The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Emplo er and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.