Applications Systems Specialist

Looking to take the next step in your IT career?

We currently have an opening for an Applications Systems Specialist.

The position is designated Statutory Exempt and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

This vacancy is open to current NCDIT employees only or previous NCDIT employees with unexpired RIF priority re-employment rights. Current temporary employees working for NCDIT will also be considered.

The primary responsibility of the Applications Systems Specialist is to develop and/or implement highly complex information technology solutions to enhance enterprise success. This position will provide business and technical support work involving analyzing, designing, and improving applications. This position will collaborate successfully with the Division of Highways business unit representatives, IT Infrastructure Services and application vendors regarding application infrastructure design and development, Software Quality Assurance (QA), and application deployment.

Duties include, but are not limited, to:

• Gather requirements from clients to understand their business processes

• Develop highly complex information technology solutions

• Communicate with project stakeholders

• Develop software test documentation

• Supervise and direct the activities of junior developers

• Enhance and maintain the unit's applications as needed

Selected candidate must reside in North Carolina at time of hire.

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. 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). Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

The primary purpose of Information Technology (IT) is to provide the full spectrum of information processing services and support for information resource management in the Department of Transportation (DOT).   The primary purpose of the Engineering Applications Development Unit is to coordinate and direct the planning, development, or procurement, installation, and operation of information systems for the various Highway Division Branches and Units.

Resumes/CVs are intended to be used as a complement to an application. Generally resumes/CVs are lacking the detail and breadth of an applicant's full education and work history so applicants should complete the application with more detail than what their resume contains to show that they meet both the Education Requirements and ALL Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below in order to qualify. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.  (Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Information Technology.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Experience designing system infrastructure/architecture

• Experience developing and/or implementing highly complex IT solutions in an enterprise or large company environment

• Experience developing software test documentation to include test plans, use cases, and/or test results

• Software Engineering experience with industry standard Software Development Life Cycle methodologies

• Experience utilizing the following frameworks, languages, and technologies: .NET, C#, SQL, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, SharePoint, and Visual Studio

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

• Experience with web technologies such as Angular, React, Razor, and Blazor

• Experience with Entity Framework

• Experience with Windows Forms or WPF desktop applications

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency 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.The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (DIT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. 

DIT uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill posted positions.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

• 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.

• Employment at DIT is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

• 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.

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

• Applicants with relevant professional certifications to the posted job must attach proof of active certification along with the information in the "Certificates and Licenses" section.

• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

• If applicants 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

REMOTE 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.

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."  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact:

NCDIT-Transportation Human Resources

Tina Holmes

thholmes@ncdot.gov

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