Applications Systems Specialist

Anticipated Vacancy

The NC Department of State Treasurer ("DST") is hiring an experienced Applications Systems Specialist to join our IT team.  Your expertise will be pivotal in supporting the implementation and maintenance of new and existing systems and applications across the agency's Business divisions. Candidates with extensive experience using Microsoft Power Platform are encouraged to apply!

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement.

Recruitment range: $81,500 - $118,199

Telework opportunity available once per week after being fully oriented

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze various architectural components of DST Business systems to enhance capabilities and upgrade architecture, or ancillary components as needed.

• Provide implementation planning and support to the NC DST Business divisions in onboarding new projects and maintaining existing systems and applications.

• Design technical specifications and custom interfacing solutions for both on-premises (Imaging) and Cloud (Power Platform/Oracle) environments for all the functional requirements provided by the business groups.

• Lead large-scale systems development and/or systems integration projects adhering to proven project management methodologies sanctioned by the Project Management Institute.

About Us

DST's campus is located on Atlantic Avenue, is surrounded by many shopping centers and restaurants, has access to a 24-hour 7-day a week free gym on the campus, and offers a competitive benefit package, and has free employee parking!

The Information Technology Division (ITD) comprises a dynamic team of IT professionals. Our purpose is to plan, develop, implement, and support the technology systems that meet the Department of State Treasurer (DST) operational needs. ITD offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Proficient in Power Automate, Power Apps and Power Pages technologies to design and maintain business applications on Azure cloud platform.

• Experience building custom apps for Dynamics 365/Power Platform/Power BI using Canvas and/or Model Driven Framework.

• Knowledge of systems security compliance and audit policies (Eg: Certificate Management, application authentication methods)

• Working knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, JavaScript).

• Proficient in server and environment configuration/administration concerning internal and public-facing websites.

• Knowledge of or must independently research and learn any new software development and system integration standards and apply such expertise to supported systems.

• Must be able to translate business requirements, participate in technical design sessions, and develop detailed technical solutions documentation that aligns with client business objectives into well-architected technical designs.

• Provide technical expertise to identify and direct issue resolution with external application platforms (Digital Commons, Google Analytics, Sharepoint)

• Knowledge of emerging technology domains such as DevOps (Development Operations) and Data gateway implementations.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, from detailed presentations to senior-level management to guiding business requirements and meeting with end users.

• Knowledge of project management concepts and how to put them into practice running larger-scale enhancements and small to medium independent projects.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization

Management Preference

• Competitive candidates` will have at least five years of hands-on development and system integration experience with large-scale applications.

• Preference will be given to candidates with extensive experience using Microsoft Power Platform and emerging low-code technologies.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. 

Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT-related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development; or

Associate degree in computer science or an IT-related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development; or

High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and eight years of experience in business application consulting or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position is subject to a criminal history background check through CastleBranch. In addition, one or more of the following may also be reviewed, depending on the nature and requirements of the position: employment history, professional references, credit history, and educational verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript). Applicants will be required to pass the background check to the satisfaction of the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer. All offers of employment are conditional until the satisfactory completion of the background check.

This office uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with highly qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (OSHR - Work for NC ) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC Please visit:  How Do I Get the Job

The State of North Carolina, and the Department of State Treasurer, is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

• Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below.  All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For".

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference

• North Carolina Army National Guard

• North Carolina Air National Guard

• Must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application. 

"See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed. Other attachments will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.

Please note, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. For your convenience a couple are listed below:

• International Education Research Foundation - (310) 258-9451 or www.ierf.org

• World Education Services Inc. - (212) 966-6311 or www.wes.org

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.

If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please email Department of State Treasurer at HR@nctreasurer.com.