Systems Programmer 2 (07-5842)

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development Division of Administrative Services is recruiting for a
Systems Programmer 2 located in Juneau!
No Cover Letter Required!

This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 22.

• Computer Languages: Knowledge of computer languages and their applications to enable a system to perform specific functions.
• Software Engineering: Knowledge of software engineering design and development methodologies paradigms and tools; the software life cycle; software reusability; and software reliability metrics.
• Software Development: Knowledge of the principles methods and tools for designing developing and testing software in a given environment.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:
Qualifications

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions:
This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications.Please ensure your application(through work history volunteer experience (duties summary) training education licenses certifications etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge skills abilities and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge skills abilities (KSAs) tasks and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations as opposed to specific tasks and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competencys description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA task and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

• Hardware: Knowledge of specifications uses and types of computer or computer-related equipment.
• Infrastructure Design: Knowledge of the architecture and typology of software hardware and networks including LANS WANS and telecommunications systems their components and associated protocols and standards and how they operate and integrate with one another and with associated controlling software.
• Operating Systems: Knowledge of computer network desktop and mainframe operating systems and their applications.
• Systems Integration: Knowledge of the principles methods and procedures for installing integrating and optimizing information systems components.
• Systems Testing and Evaluation: Knowledge of principles methods and tools for analyzing and developing systems testing and evaluation procedures and technical characteristics of IT systems including identifying critical operational issues.

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY**

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meetAlaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

CLASSIFICATION STUDY NOTICE
This position is currently undergoing review as a part of the IT job class study and therefore both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW

• A list of three (3) professional references one of which should be your most recent supervisor including name job title employer and current phone number(s). This does not need to be provided at the time of the interview if the information has been provided as part of your online application.
• A copy of your last two (2) performance evaluations or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.
• Copies of transcripts if education is being used to meet minimum qualifications.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The States online recruitment system Workplace Alaska requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy (paper) application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply page.

Omission of any required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. If youre experiencing problems attaching to your application or if you simply had forgotten you may email it to the contact provided below before 5:00 pm of the closing date. Any documents submitted after the posting has closed will not be considered.

EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.Transcripts must be attached at the time of application or submitted to the contact information below prior to the close of recruitment. If youre unable to attach to your application email it to the contact provided in the job posting. If email is not an option please call the contact person to obtain a fax number.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employer name your job title dates of employment whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

BARGAINING UNIT
If you are acurrent state employee please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee you must mark that it does not apply to you.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the domains. For information on allowing emails from the domains visit the Lost Password Help page located at STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please call 1- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1- (toll free) or if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to:

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Jemima Drummond
Systems Programmer 2
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