Application Developer DOH6729

Salary: $6,354.00 – $8,336.00 Monthly

Location : Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

Job Type: Full Time – Permanent

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: DOH6729

Department: Dept. of Health

Division: Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT)

Opening Date: 06/14/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Applications Developer (Multiple Openings)

$6,354.00 – $8,336.00 Monthly

This is a permanent full-time position with multiple openings.

This position has been updated to allow more applicants to apply.

OIT – One Incredible Team!

The Executive Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) was established to help the Department of Health (DOH) harness the potential of technology, innovation, data, and informatics. We honor the contributions of each individual team member, and we seek to create an environment where each of us is proud to work and can give our best. Our team is dedicated to serving as a strategic partner to DOH employees. We strive to exemplify a culture of curiosity that fuels a passion for innovation, critical thinking, and data-driven decisions to make health a reality for all people in Washington.

The work you’ll do

Your work in this position will directly impact the DOH’s ability to serve communities, health partners, and the people of Washington. You will work on systems and applications that support our ability to process cases and contact tracing during epidemic outbreaks, lab processing, and CDC reporting.

What’s critical to be successful

You should understand Agile development and methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
You’re versed in developing, testing, and maintaining applications using .NET, O365, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Adobe Experience Manager, Salesforce, Java, and JavaScript based platforms.
You can configure and manage IIS and other cloud-based PaaS and CaaS hosting services such as Azure App Service, Azure Container Service, Azure Kubernetes Service, and Azure Functions.
You’re able to manage systems implementation as well as perform SQL based data management and reporting.
You value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement, and will take a customer-centric approach to problem-solving technical issues.

(The above salary does not include a 4% General Wage Increase effective 7/1/23.)

Work Location

Flex/Hybrid – Mobile work is expected with an occasional onsite presence at the DOH office located in Tumwater, WA.

About the DOH

The Department of Health (DOH) works with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state. We are committed to our cornerstone values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement (EIE)to reenergize our commitment to health for all – creating policies and conditions so everyone can live their healthiest lives. We cannot embark on this journey alone. We must collaborate with communities, community-based organizations, local public health entities, governmental partners, health care providers, and systems, the private sector, Tribal Nations, and many, many more. Infusing our agency’s values into how we transform our services, go about our activities, and strengthen our core work, is critical to the bright and robust future ahead. Learn more about our.

Why DOH? We offer the following benefits

One of the most competitive in the nation that is designed to meet the needs of you and your family. Beyond the traditional benefits such as Health, Life Insurance, Retirement, and related benefits, we offer Flex Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Assistance, Deferred Compensation, and so much more.
A commitment to work/life balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion that fosters an inclusive environment.
Employees earn between 14 and 25 days of paid vacation per year, depending on the length of employment.
A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
An infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
Employee resource groups that provide forums for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.
DOH is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). .

OIT Culture and Our Ideal Candidate

If you’re inspired by building strong resilient communities, you’re in the right place! We’re looking for passionate people who will bring humility and understanding to the campaign for a strong, healthy, and resilient Washington through technological innovation. Someone who welcomes new challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm is critical. In alignment with our agency values, you will strive to deliver customer centric technology solutions.

We’re looking for a teammate who values the whole and will bring an acute level of interpersonal awareness and decisiveness along with their ability to manage stakeholder interests and build strong collaborative partnerships.

Required Qualifications

Required Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities.

Option1: Eight (8) years of professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications.

Option 2: An Associate’s degree or higher in Information Technology program or a closely related field; and six (6) years (full-time equivalent) of professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications. Additional years of experience can substitute for education on a one for one basis.

Option 3: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology program or a closely related field; and four (4) years (full-time equivalent) of professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications. Additional years of experience can substitute for education on a one-for-one basis.

Required Technical Qualifications

At least three (3) years of experience in the software development field performing the following:

Developing enterprise class, highly secure, and object-oriented web-based application system.
Experience with integration technologies -API, Restful services, SFTP, etc.
Experience with programming technologies such as .NET (ASP.Net, MVC, Core), Java/JSP, XML/JSON, React.js, Angular, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Ajax, jQuery, etc.
Experience with Agile development and methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban

Desired Qualifications

Experience with DevOps and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery practices and tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub.
Experience developing CaaS applications in technologies such as Azure Container Apps, Docker, and Kubernetes
Experience developing custom components, templates and web-based applications with the Dynamics 365 Power Platform
Experience developing and testing reporting software such as Microsoft SQL Reporting Services (Local and Remote), Tableau and Power BI

Application Process

Click “Apply” to submit your detailed application profile including:

A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
A current resume.
Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.

Please REMOVE all photos (including headshots) from your documents prior to submitting.

Please DO NOT attach or include certifications/certificates of completion, transcripts, letters of recommendation or private information (social security number, year of birth etc.) with your application.

Veteran Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.

If you have questions, need alternative formats, or need assistance, please contact Shawnelle Goalder at (360) 742-6986, , or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can’t log in, password or email issues, error messages).

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions

With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to:

Work a full-time 40-hour work week but must be willing to occasionally adjust work-schedule to meet business needs, which may include evenings and weekends. A flexible work schedule will be considered upon request and supervisor approval.
Work will be performed remotely at home or in the facilities of the Department of Health located on Israel Road SE, Tumwater, Washington.
Must be willing to learn new software applications as well as use division and agency standard processes for documenting software requirements.
OIT is a customer-centric service team. As a working team member of OIT the incumbent must be willing to frequently interact with clients, including those who may be angry, distraught, or frustrated.

Occasionally travel within the state of Washington.
Legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation while on state business.
Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments as assigned.

Supplemental Information
This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Education and experience selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems’ web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

Where did you first hear about this employment opportunity?

a. DOH Employment Site/Job Alerts
b. DOH Employee
c. Friend or Acquaintance
d. Indeed
e. LinkedIn
f. Careers.wa.gov
g. Job Fair – if selected, answer Question 2
h. Other – if selected, answer Question 2

If you selected “g” or “h” to Question 1: Where you first heard about this employment opportunity?

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B, F1, TN, etc. visas – NOTE: DOH is not a E-Verify agency)?

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

I have read and I understand the Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions that are listed in the job posting and I am willing and able to accept these conditions if offered and accept the position.

SELECT ONE: I have education and/or experience in the following:

a. Option 1: Eight (8) or more years of professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications.
b. Option 2: An Associate’s degree or higher in Information Technology program or a closely related field; and six (6) or more years of professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications.
c. Option 3: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology program or a closely related field; and four (4) or more years of professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications.
d. NONE of the above.

Do you have three (3) or more years of professional experience in the software development field?

Do you have experience in the following?

a. Developing enterprise class, highly secure, and object-oriented web-based application system.
b. Integration technologies -API, Restful services, SFTP, etc.
c. Programming technologies such as .NET (ASP.Net, MVC, Core), Java/JSP, XML/JSON, React.js, Angular, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Ajax, jQuery, etc.
d. Agile development and methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
e. NONE of the above.

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