Description

IT Application Developer - Journey
Recruitment #2023-5-5836
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA
Salary: $6,354.00 - $8,545.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after May 16, 2023. It is in the applicant’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Do you want to have a part in helping to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations? If so, join the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as an IT Application Developer – Journey. We’re seeking an excellent communicator with strong customer service skills to join us in supporting our vibrant and diverse agency in its mission, to work as part of a cohesive team, and to uphold a professional and positive demeanor while working under deadlines with potentially shifting priorities.

Duties

Responsibilities:
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Information Technology Division is recruiting for a Journey level IT Application Developer. This position is a professional level .NET Web Application Developer responsible for supporting the Agency's critical Web application systems using Web and Cloud development tools and methods. Using independent judgment and advanced knowledge of Web development, modern object-oriented languages and related Web technology, this position works closely with Business Experts to analyze issues, assists with requirements gathering, design, code, test and deploy enhancements and corrections to the software and reports in DNR’s Web application domain. This in turn supports the Division’s mission to provide innovative, sustainable and high-quality information technology solutions and services in support of the Agency’s business programs.

This position supports the ITD mission – “Supporting the agency’s mission, ITD partners with the agency’s business programs to provide innovative, sustainable and high-quality information technology solutions and services.”

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, information systems or related fields. May substitute 7 years of experience for education.
• Five or more years of recent professional experience designing, programming, and deploying desktop and web-based applications using ASP.NET and C#. Years of experience needed can be gained congruently across different skillsets.
• Professional level working experience with ASP.NET, C#, AJAX, XHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript (including JSON, dojo and jQuery), Web Services, PL/SQL and/or T-SQL. Years of experience needed can be gained congruently across different skillsets.
• Five years’ experience troubleshooting, debugging and providing support on Web applications and Cloud software, using administrative and developer tools, such as Windows Event Viewer, Visual Studio. Years of experience needed can be gained congruently across different skillsets.
• Three years’ experience with enterprise batch job scheduling or automation software, such as Automic, AppWorx, or Informatica.
• Three or more years of experience working with UI creation.
• ITD Competencies:
  • Communication
  • Conflict Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Change Leadership
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Customer Focus
  • Decision Making
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Thoroughness
  • Fostering Diversity
  • Team Participation
  • Treats others with respect, displays honesty and is forthright with people
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

Conditions of Employment:

• Employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to complete their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (be fully vaccinated against COVID-19) or be approved for a medical or religious accommodation as a condition of employment. Please note, any offer of employment is contingent and no start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation. “Fully vaccinated” means the following: An employee is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Novavax) or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson (J&J)/Janssen) authorized for emergency use, licensed, or otherwise approved by the FDA or listed for emergency use, or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Competency with version control software such as SVN.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to develop and achieve department and project goals.

Supplemental Information

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.
Our Vision – Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.

Application Requirements:

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

The Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

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Questions? Please contact Ray Cheng at ray.cheng@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov

Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov.