Applications Development Manager
Applications Development Manager
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Job Description
DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
The Mission of our Agency is to protect the health and safety of Arizona consumers advance and support Arizona agriculture and safeguard commerce.
Supporting farming ranching and agribusiness in Arizona by protecting plants and animals issuing agriculture and environmental licenses inspecting farming practices and overseeing commerce standards and measurement devices.
APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Address: Office of the Director / IT Department
1110 W. Washington Street Ste. 450 Phoenix AZ 85007
Salary: $105000.00 $115000.00
Grade: 29
Closing Date: May 8 2025
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION
The Arizona Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a highly motivated detailed oriented selfdriven individual to join our Information Services team as the Information Technology (IT) Applications Development Manager. This position will report directly to the Deputy Director. This position provides direct supervision to specialized IT staff and works closely with Department leadership other IT teams and staff and program leads throughout the organization to support implementation of the Departments strategic and operational priorities. They will collaborate with the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology (ASET) Arizona Network (AZNet) and the Department of Homeland Security (DOHS) for maintenance of existing IT systems and new IT project endeavors.
Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Managing the Departments application development and maintenance including development project management and quality assurance/business analysis
Providing guidance direction and mentorship to IT team members and identifying opportunities for team training and skill growth
Developing and implementing IT policy and best practice guidelines
Creating rational strategies for upgrading the Agencys software and hardware technology
Monitoring network/server/data utilization and performance and implementing procedures for maintainability and sustainability.
Executing functional business plans and contributing to the development of the Departments strategies
Identifying technical trends or patterns in reported issues using data and key metrics
Establishing key performance indicators (KPI) for individual team and Agency
Soliciting customer feedback to improve service
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Broad understanding of management and leadership. Considerable knowledge of service management project management and KPIs. Knowledge of current and emerging software and hardware technologies. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications establishing personal and professional networks and evaluating the latest industry best practices.
SKILLS IN:
Strong customer service. Excellent interpersonal written and oral communications. Advanced conflict management. Strong problemsolving critical thinking and decision making. Solid project management including organization planning time management and prioritization. Excellent attention to detail.
ABILITY TO:
Balance prioritize and organize multiple tasks. Manage medium to large teams and hold people accountable to deliverables and policy. Work collaboratively in teams and across organizations to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly. Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization. Understand and anticipate needs and priorities of both internal and external customers. Evaluate and test emerging technologies.
Bachelors degree plus 5 years of information technology management experience (or equivalent experience)
ITIL completed training
Use of KPIs Change Management Problem Management Project Management
Valid Drivers License
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The Arizona Department of Agriculture offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and longterm disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Mandatory condition of Employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in statue. Current contribution rate is 12.27. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Melissa Meek at for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
