Job Description

Supplemental Information

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Applications and Data Management Section. Req. 182080

This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a IT Statewide Applications Developer 1 (TS-310), IT Statewide Applications Developer 2 (TS-311), IT Statewide Applications Developer 3 (TS-312) or IT Statewide Applications Developer 4 (TS-313) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the IT Statewide Applications Developer 4 is $89,960. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant\'s suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government\'s E-verify system.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the \xe2\x80\x9cApply\xe2\x80\x9d link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about this posting, please contact:

Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email: Erica.Gay@la.gov

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A baccalaureate degree.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

1. An associate\'s degree in information technology will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

2. Two years of experience or training in information technology will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine experience or training in information technology and college credit to substitute for the required baccalaureate degree as follows:

30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for six months of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.

60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.

90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for one year and six months of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.

A maximum of 90 semester hours may be combined with experience or training in information technology to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

3. Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.

Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience in any field and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:

30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

NOTE:

A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To assist in applications development activities for information technology databases and/or softwares.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Entry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Direct from a higher-level IT Statewide professional with assigned supervisory responsibilities. May also receive supervision on a project basis from other IT Statewide professionals. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Division of Administration, Office of Technology Services.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from other IT Statewide jobs by the presence of applications development activities as a primary responsibility.

Differs from IT Statewide Applications Developer 2 by the absence of independence in performing basic tasks in support of applications development activities.

Examples of Work

This is a full-time, on-site position in the Greater Baton Rouge area. This position will require on-call participation.

The Office of Technology Services (OTS) aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the State\'s investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff. The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Logistics modules of the State\'s ERP system (LaGov) which runs on the SAP R/3 software. This is a professional journeyman level position on the Logistics team in the Application and Data Management (AppDM) Section of OTS. The incumbent is a technical analyst on the Logistics team and must possess knowledge of the technical environment; configuration and programming required for the multiple functions of LaGov and must have the ability to relate this knowledge to the ERP Logistics component. Supervision is received by a general review from an IT Statewide Analyst, IT Statewide Application Developer or higher level authority.

Job Duties

Serves as a technical analyst which includes duties such as: designing, configuring, coding, testing and debugging moderately complex programs to meet customers\' business requirements; answering questions; providing assistance on system security; resolving database integrity and maintenance issues; making recommendations to solve system related issues and problems; overseeing the execution of critical periodic batch processes requiring on-call after hours problem resolution; working with customers to ensure data integrity and referring users to other groups as needed for training, etc. Works with OTS and vendor staff concerning application designs, problems and issues. Prepares estimates and schedules for assigned tasks and provide input into the development of work plans for projects; ensures successful completion with little supervision.

Assists in analyzing requests for changes to determine the impact on the system and all related programs and procedures. Defines technical approach for approved enhancements, develops technical specifications for proposed modifications and assists in the setting of priorities for the changes.

Assists in analyzing and testing new releases (which includes the primary application and complementary software, applications, tools and utilities) and changes.
This includes such things as: developing test plans, conducting and documenting tests, evaluating and recording the results to insure system functions properly.
Prepares for the implementation of new releases and changes by providing information required for revision of documentation, online help, training materials and user notifications; or assisting with the establishment of production schedules and monitoring tasks.

Develops and maintains technical and project documentation for current system as well as any new releases, changes or enhancements. This includes such items as: project schedules, checklists, team procedures, test documentation; system manuals, production run books, user procedure manuals, and training related information.

Identifies, investigates, and provides solutions to production systems problems. This involves working with the IT Statewide Manager, IT Statewide Analysts, IT Statewide Application Developer, and IT Statewide Associate Analysts in analyzing problems and issues, developing and evaluating alternatives to determine best solution and performing necessary technical functions required to eliminate problem source.

Participates in group meeting with other Analysts/Developers and/or OTS employees and Management. This involves discussions concerning new releases, potential change requests, problems with the applications, and establishing priorities for system changes.

Assists in planning and coordinating meetings with users and co-workers to understand business requirements and define technical approach, to demonstrate applications under development and to insure customer satisfaction and knowledge transfer. Provides assistance for effective utilization of systems.

Performs all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed. This can include working with agencies to develop special reports; performing special tasks required by the Commissioner, Deputy Undersecretary, and other DOA Deputy and Assistant Commissioners (e.g. - assisting in the preparation for system and performance audits, creation of special reports, working with the LaGov Control Agencies to provide support); assisting in the evaluation of the impact of changes to other systems and the agencies; and working on the development and installation of new applications or releases.

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