Application Developer 1/2/3 Flex (PCN 081105)

Summary

The State of Alaska’s Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development develops and maintains systems that support departmental services. The Application Developer will create, test, maintain, and document software and relational data, develop reports and database queries, collaborate with stakeholders, and support software development operations.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and improve software and relational data
• Test software using systematic methods
• Manage software documentation
• Collaborate with stakeholders to solve information management problems
• Develop reports and database queries
• Support software development operations

Skills

• Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
• While telework is an option, the incumbent must be in or around the Juneau or Anchorage areas and be able to make trips into the office when necessary
• * **Software Development:**Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for designing, developing, and testing software in a given environment
• * **Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:** uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary
• * **Web Technology:** Knowledge of the principles and methods of web technologies, tools, and delivery systems, including web security, privacy policy practices, and user interface issues
• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
• * **Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:** Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary
• * **Computers and Electronics:**Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
• * **Continual Learning:** Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development
• Training in computer programming or system analysis and/or experience using a computer for analysis (including experience in the use of computer reporting languages); providing software/hardware installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and support to end-users; and/or direct computer programming
• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
• * **Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:** Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary
• * **Computer Languages:** Knowledge of computer languages and their applications to enable a system to perform specific functions and skill in designing, writing, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and maintaining the source code of computer programs
• Training in computer programming or system analysis and/or experience writing, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, or maintaining a computer program's source code
• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
• * **Adaptability:** Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demand and competing priorities in a changing environment
• * **Computer Languages:**Knowledge of computer languages and their applications to enable a system to perform specific functions and skill in designing, writing, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and maintaining the source code of computer programs
• * **Customer/Quality Focus:** Anticipates, monitors, and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an effective, appropriate manner. Demonstrates commitment to identifying customers' apparent and underlying needs and continually seeks to provide the highest quality service and product to all customers
• Training in computer programming or system analysis and/or progressively responsible professional experience developing, testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining computer applications
• A code sample written by the applicant

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
• While telework is an option, the incumbent must be in or around the Juneau or Anchorage areas and be able to make trips into the office when necessary
• * **Software Development:**Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for designing, developing, and testing software in a given environment
• * **Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:** uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary
• * **Web Technology:** Knowledge of the principles and methods of web technologies, tools, and delivery systems, including web security, privacy policy practices, and user interface issues
• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
• * **Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:** Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary
• * **Computers and Electronics:**Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
• * **Continual Learning:** Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development
• Training in computer programming or system analysis and/or experience using a computer for analysis (including experience in the use of computer reporting languages); providing software/hardware installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and support to end-users; and/or direct computer programming
• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
• * **Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:** Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary
• * **Computer Languages:** Knowledge of computer languages and their applications to enable a system to perform specific functions and skill in designing, writing, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and maintaining the source code of computer programs
• Training in computer programming or system analysis and/or experience writing, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, or maintaining a computer program's source code
• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
• * **Adaptability:** Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demand and competing priorities in a changing environment
• * **Computer Languages:**Knowledge of computer languages and their applications to enable a system to perform specific functions and skill in designing, writing, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and maintaining the source code of computer programs
• * **Customer/Quality Focus:** Anticipates, monitors, and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an effective, appropriate manner. Demonstrates commitment to identifying customers' apparent and underlying needs and continually seeks to provide the highest quality service and product to all customers
• Training in computer programming or system analysis and/or progressively responsible professional experience developing, testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining computer applications
• A code sample written by the applicant

Benefits

• This flexibly staffed position allows for three different levels of responsibility and compensation. A novice incumbent can promote to higher levels as they build experience and complete training plans without having to leave the position.
• Flexible, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Flexible work schedule
• Telework options
• Training opportunities
• The position is approved to be primarily telework if preferred.
• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
• Group-based insurance premiums for term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
• Group-based insurance premiums for long-term and short-term disability
• Group-based insurance premiums for Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Group-based insurance premiums for long-term care (self and eligible family members)
• Group-based insurance premiums for Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year