Applications Developer 2

Are you searching for an exciting career tackling new projects and assignments, where no two days are alike? This position works with a wide-range of people on a variety of web development technologies.

Our Health and Human Services (HHS) IT Delivery Center team provides end-to-end IT services to all staff in the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA). Take pride in the work you do and apply today!

As an Applications Developer 2, you will serve as a junior developer on many different types of web development projects under the direction of a Senior Applications Developer and Supervisor. You will work with the program areas within the Delivery Center Departments on creating robust applications that support major functions of the business. This position requires close work and coordination of other IT groups, business program areas, and vendors on contract to ensure projects are as successful and least disruptive to the program areas as possible.

This position will also be a key resource as the Health and Human Services Delivery Center migrates on-perm systems to the Microsoft Azure Cloud environment. By assisting the program areas with their IT project and asset needs you are allowing them to focus on their mission of improving the quality of life for Pennsylvania's individuals and families.

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 will range from 7:30am - 5:00pm (candidate may decide schedule) Lunch period will be based on selected work schedule (30 minute/1 hour lunch).
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, reporting to the office one day a month at a minimum. You will be expected to work from home (telework) for the reminder of your work schedule, but this could change, and you may be required to come into the office more frequently. 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.
• Although this is a telework position, you will be required to come to the Harrisburg office (2525 North 7th Street) to pick up your equipment. Other reasons for coming into the office include changes to the current telework that would require staff to come into the office, to attend training, mandatory meetings or on an ad hoc basis. Your supervisor will give you at least a 24-hour notice and all travel will be at your own expense. Parking is located at the building and is free.
• Salary: Selected candidates, who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary (before taxes) of $66,250.00.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Applications Developer 1 or Computer Programmer 3; or
• Four years of information technology experience that includes two years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance; or
  
• Two years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or
• A bachelor's degree in any information technology field.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credit.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

• 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.