Software Engineer (IT Application Development Journey)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring aSoftware Engineer (IT Application Development Journey)within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP).

Location:

• Headquarters Office in Lacey WA.
• Upon hire you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

As a Software Engineer with the Climate Pollution Reduction Program you will work with a team of IT professionals to develop complex environmental information systems to implement new and different IT initiatives in support of reducing carbon emissions in our this role you will provide vital IT support for the programs climate portfolio including the Climate Commitment Act reporting applications and other systems which track fuels super pollutants such as hydrofluorocarbons and greenhouse gas emissions and provide for the assessment and analysis of current environmental conditions. These systems are relied upon by Ecology staff and management legislators partner agencies and industry users and we have an obligation to ensure we accurately identify analyze and reflect the state of greenhouse gas pollution in Washington State.

If you are a solutions-oriented experienced IT professional here is your opportunity to support Washington States bold new climate protection work.

What you will do:

• Code test and implement highly complex application components and web services.
• Write re-usable code using the Ecology standard development platform so that CPRP applications are consistently developed and easily maintained by other IT professionals.
• Develop complex mathematical algorithms and functions to analyze environmental data to assist Ecology scientists in making sound policy and health related decisions for all the people in Washington State.
• Assist in facilitating User Acceptance Test (UAT) sessions to ensure applications meet end-user requirements.
• Analyze and develop requirements for complex program-critical statewide information systems in support of the Climate Commitment Act.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the CPRP business and independently or in collaboration with the CPRP Business Analysts set up and facilitate requirement gathering sessions.
• Translate business requirements into system prototypes to accelerate development and ensure end-user requirements are met.
• Participate in the Ecology Application Developers Forum to collaborate with other Ecology software engineers so that CPRP developers are aware agency software development direction and best practices.
• Develop and maintain systems that generate reports based off of system data and user requirements.

For detailed information on how we calculate experience please visit our Recruitment website.

Four years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experiencein computer application development which must include demonstrated proficiency in:
  • Front-end development technologies like HTML CSS JavaScript and frameworks like React or Angular.
  • Back-end development expertise Core or .
  • Database Knowledge: Familiarity with SQL Server or other database management systems.
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs webservices or middleware integration.
  • Experience with version control tools such as Git or Azure DevOps.
  • Professional experience consulting designing programming or performing maintenance and/or support work for moderate risk software applications and databases.
• Education involving major study in Computer Science Information Technology (IT) Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) or closely related field; ORcompletion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in IT or related program.

Examples of how to qualify:

• 4 years of experience.
• 3 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 2 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associates degree).
• 2 years of experience AND completion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related program.
• 1 year of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 1 year of experience AND a Bachelors degree or above.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

Desired Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree with focus on programming/software engineering.
• Four years of information technology experience programming web-based software applications or developing information systems architecture using Microsoft development technologies such as C#/ SQL Server and HTML5/JavaScript for mobile applications. At least three of the four years of experience should be within the last four years.

• Professional experience consulting designing programming maintenance and/or support work for moderate risk software applications and databases.

If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job descriptionwe encourage you to apply.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Ecology does not use the E-Verifysystem; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit.

Application Process

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity equity inclusion and respect through a broad lens including race ethnicity class age religion sexual orientation gender identity immigration status military background language education life experience physical disability neurodiversity and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Click Apply at the top of this page. Complete the entire application including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions and attach:

• Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position (required)
• Resume (required)

Because we base our selection on the information you provide it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly.A resume will not substitute for the work experience section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as see resume may be considered incomplete.

Application Attestation: By submitting an application you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

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Questions

• For specific questions about the position location options schedule or duties please contact Wilfred Humenyat .
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About the Climate Pollution ReductionProgram

The Climate Pollution Reduction Programs (CPRPs) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate. The IT Section provides information tools and services that support CPRP staff and managers in their efforts to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Washington State.

About the Department of Ecology

As the State of Washingtons environmental protection agency we are deeply committed to protecting preserving and enhancing Washingtons environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land air water and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership effective resource management teamwork professionalism and accountability.

Diversity Equity Inclusion and Respect (DEIR)are core values central to Ecologys work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

We believe thatDEIRis both a goal and an action. We are on a journey honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard seen and valued.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Vacation Sick and other Leave*11 Paid Holidays per year*Public Service Loan ForgivenessTuition Waiver Long Term Disability&Life InsuranceDeferred Compensation ProgramsDependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramCommute Trip Reduction Incentives(Download PDF reader)Combined Fund DriveSmartHealth*Click here for more information

To learn more about Ecology please visit ourwebsite explore Working at Ecology check out ourStrategic Plan and connect with us onLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTube or ourblog.

Equal Opportunity Employer:The Washington State Department of Ecology 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.

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

Note: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 announcement are filled the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

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