Application Developer IT Application Development Journey Perm Project Internal

Title- Application Developer

Classification- IT Application Development Journey

Job Status-Full-Time / Permanent / Project / Internal Only

Project Length-Two (2) years

WDFW Program- Information Technology Services (ITS) Division System Development Unit
Duty Station- Olympia Washington Thurston County

Hybrid/Telework-While this position may offer a telework option the successful candidate must be available to report to the duty station as needed.

Internal Only-This recruitment is open to current WDFW employees only.

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!

Water droplets on red maple Photo Credit: Jim Cummins

If you love building high-impact technology that directly supports conservation and outdoor recreation across Washington State this might be your next adventure.

Our ITS Division is looking for a Journey Application Developer who thrives on solving complex problems collaborating with experts across the agency and creating clean reliable tools that keep our mission moving forward.

You will design and support enterprise systems that help protect wildlife serve communities and give our staff the technology they need to do their best work every day.

What to Expect-

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role theApplication Developer will

System and Enterprise Application Development:

• Consult with customers information technology staff agency domain experts and commercial system developers to investigate and analyze agency business processes and data requirements.
• Design and develop software applications to meet agency requirements adhering to agency state and federal policies for security accessibility and open data.
• Design and develop integration applications that interface between DFW Jira Data Center with other DFW resources. Adhere to agency state and federal policies.
• Develop new data systems and data models while maintaining current data models as required.
• Oversee and work with consultants in the design and development of agency software applications.
• Maintain version control and access to all code.

Support Ongoing Development and Maintenance of Agency Systems:

• Develop requirements for enhancements to agency systems.
• Maintain and support agency enterprise application systems.
• Provide professional support troubleshoot evaluate resolve and de-bug complex application function and programming related problems.
• Diagnose application server and database problems across all environments and implement solutions.
• Maintain and configure development and test application servers.
• Advise hosting staff on security configurations for production environments.
• Work directly with consultants to design and develop enhancements or bug fixes to agency systems.

Information Technology DFW Jira Data Center Configuration and Automation:

• Serve as system administrator for DFW Jira Data Center Development Test and Production environments; working independently to support the applications and the server infrastructure on which the environment is hosted.
• Perform Atlassian Jira upgrades using VMWare snap shots for taking backups prior to performing updates.
• Customize DFW Jira Data Center to satisfy DFW programs workflows and business automation needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Setting including hazards:

Duties are performed in an office setting.

Schedule:

Typically 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. However a varied schedule may be required including working Saturday or Sunday and overtime during peak periods system implementations maintenance and outages.

Travel Requirements:

Some travel may be required throughout the State to attend training meetings and conferences.

Customer Interactions:

Work directly with IT Managers and Executive management on technical network and related issues. May have customer interactions with any WDFW employees and other agencies. Customer service and Customer interaction is integral to department success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

Option 1:

AND

• Five (5) years of information technology experience in one or more of the following:
  • Consulting analyzing designing programming installing and/or maintaining computer software applications hardware telecommunications or network infrastructure equipment.
  • Directing projects.
  • Providing customer or technical support in information technology.
  • Administering or supervising staff who performed work in any of these information technology disciplines.

AND

AND

Option 2:

• Eight (8) years of information technology experience in one or more of the following:
  • Consulting analyzing designing programming installing and/or maintaining computer software applications hardware telecommunications or network infrastructure equipment.
  • Directing projects.
  • Providing customer or technical support in information technology.
  • Administering or supervising staff who performed work in any of these information technology disciplines.

AND

AND

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Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

Undergo a background check which will include fingerprinting. This position works with confidential information especially within the Enforcement Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:

Experience:

• Demonstrated scripting capabilities and have experience automating the processes for managing objects in Active Directory as well as other data source such as MS SQL.
• ITIL knowledge with expert-level experience managing and supporting an ITSM technology solution (e.g. Atlassian Jira Service Management).
• Experience managing IIS web servers and SSL certificates.
• Experience building web services using C#.Net.

Expert Knowledge of:

• Principals and concepts of business process and software design; relational and distributed database technology; networks and communications; and project management.
• Software development methodologies and life cycles.
• Scripting with Windows PowerShell.
• Commonly used programming languages databases and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms.
• Systems analysis and information system concepts techniques and operating principles.
• Program specification designing testing and prototyping.

Skills in:

• Software applications such as finance human resources utility billing geographical information systems and permitting.
• Design and testing tools and methodologies.
• Project Management and planning tools.

Ability to:

• Operate install maintain configure and troubleshoot a variety of highly technical computers local and wide area network equipment servers and peripherals.
• Develop and maintain positive and cooperative relationships inside and outside of workgroup interacting in a friendly open honest and accepting manner.
• Develop plan and coordinate agency-wide implementation of system changes upgrades and new installations.
• Adapt to changing environment and support of multiple customers.

Include the following with your application materials:

• A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position your relevant skills and experience and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three professional references with current contact information.

In addition to pay and other special employee programs there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the Benefits tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

Important Note:

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents please use the following link: position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.

Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:

Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit please do the following:

• Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at .
• Veterans only Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
  • Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
• Subject line must include recruitment number position and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 Biologist 1 Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in .

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFWs efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit Agency and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife 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 disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Request an accommodation:Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone or email or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at .

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