Applications Systems Specialist

Looking to take the next step in your IT career

We currently have an opening for an Applications Systems Specialist

Are you an individual with a passion for IT? Do you have software developer experience and excellent database administrator skills? As an Applications Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for driving innovation and delivering results that exceed expectations.  If you are ready to take your IT career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today.

In this role as an Applications Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for systems analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance support of web-based technical solutions and services. The position will collaborate closely with North Carolina Department of Administration divisions and cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless operations and adherence to quality standards. You will be responsible for independently gathering requirements, designing, and developing application systems within the data architecture established for the State. This position works with management to define and design complex applications to meet the business development requirements of the organization, generally on an enterprise-wide level.  Additionally, this individual's expertise must extend to database management, server maintenance, code deployment, and consultancy to agencies.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain systems, including analyzing processes, creating workflow/flowcharts, recommending hardware platforms, developing prototype screens, defining programming standards, supervising programming tasks, testing and debugging programs, training end users, writing system documentation, and overseeing system implementation

• Handle system modifications and enhancements, including updating documentation, resolving production control and program runtime issues within 24 hours, and ensuring maintenance of systems regardless of platform or language

• Manage quality assurance and project management, collaborate on long-term development work plans, establish programming standards, evaluate technology and system architecture, provide expert guidance and mentorship, and conduct thorough unit testing before moving programs into production

• Serve as a database analyst, creating table structures, stored procedures, and backup procedures, planning shared database elements, and recommending policies for data integrity.

• Maintain and migrate code, effectively manage servers, configure code deployment to various servers, optimize server performance and security settings, work with version control systems, and understand the network and web firewall rules.

• Provide consulting experience by evaluating and recommending software, hardware, and programming paradigms to solve complex problems while staying updated on the latest technologies.

About the Organization

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT's mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.

As NCDIT's services reach North Carolina residents from all backgrounds, we believe that a diverse workforce is our most valuable asset to recognize, understand and meet the IT needs of our constituents across the state. NCDIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Our agency culture intentionally values diversity, equity and inclusion through the implementation of thoughtful, practical, innovative and data-driven strategies. We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace (Executive Order 92). NCDIT supports recent executive orders to address pay equity for women (Executive Order 93), establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care (Executive Order 95), and implement fair chance policies (Executive order 158).Applicants must meet both the Education Requirements and ALL Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below in order to qualify. Qualified applicants must submit an application that CLEARLY REFLECTS work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining, and/or supporting Microsoft. Net applications software, associated system reports

• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform and/or MS Dynamics development, configuration, integration, and/or support

• Experience with database management systems, including Structured Query Language (SQL) query and/or data retrieval design and techniques

• Experience with Visual Basic and ASP.net

• Experience providing technical support and/or troubleshooting problems from customers across technical or functional teams

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Working knowledge of creating complex queries and creating ADHOC reports.

• Extensive experience with Microsoft PowerBI and server administration

• Agile Development Methodologies

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 experienceREMOTE WORK:

We trust our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles, thus NCDIT offers robust work from home options and variable work schedule flexibility.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Some highlights include:

• The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody's Investor's Service

• Twelve (12) holidays/year

• Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as length of service increases and accumulate year-to-year

• Twelve (12) sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely

• Longevity pay lump sum payout yearly based on length of service

• 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans

Learn more about employee perks/benefits:

• Why Work For NC?
• NC OSHR: Benefits
• NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

To apply for this position, please click the "Apply" link above (on the Government Jobs website) or visit  https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/northcarolina to complete an on-line application.

The Department of Information Technology will not accept "See Resume" or inserted text resumes in lieu of all work experience and education completed on the application.

Applicants applying for positions that require specific coursework, must upload and attach a copy of the transcript with their application.

If applicants have earned a foreign degree, 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. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Employment at DIT is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

DIT is an Equal Opportunity and Merit-Based Employer.

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NC DIT Human Resources

Spencer Barrett

spencer.barrett@nc.gov