Lead Application Developer/Analyst (Information Systems Analyst II Option A)

Agency : Department of Innovation and Technology

Posting Start Date: 03/25/2024

Closing Date/Time: 04/05/2024

Salary: $6,975.00 - $10,591.00 / Month

Job Type: Salaried

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC063

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED. IF TRANSCRIPTS ARE NOT UPLOADED, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Posting Identification Number 36249

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as the Lead Application Developer/Analyst, supporting the Department of Corrections (DOC) performing complex and difficult technical and advisory functions supporting the department's Offender/Juvenile management systems. In this role, you will serve as a project leader assigning work to information technology professionals in the development of system documentation, program specifications, audit trails, validation, and control procedures and participate in database structure enhancements to optimize performance and allow maintenance of large amounts of data In addition, you will analyze, design, code, test, debug and elicit requirements for software system enhancements as defined by user, business, and legislative requirements. This position is responsible for conducting and coordinating in-depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis of agency functions. The Application Developer/analyst consults with and advises users and prospective users concerning the feasibility of cost-effective conversion to information technology systems. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans

• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)

• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)

• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year

• 3 paid personal business days per year

• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System

• Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan

• Optional pre-tax programs

• Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Job Responsibilites

35% Under administrative direction, serves as the Lead Application Developer/Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Department of Corrections (DOC):

• Performs complex and difficult technical and advisory functions supporting the department's Offender/Juvenile management systems.

• Serves a project leader assigning work to information technology professionals in the development of system documentation, program specifications, audit trails, validation, and control procedures.

• Provides work leadership, guidance, training, and direction to lower-level information technology staff to ensure projects are completed successfully.

• Assumes direct accountability for completed projects.

• Monitors staff resources in all aspects of system design, development, and implantation.

• Educates and advises lower-level programmer/analyst in the efficient use and best practices of Visual Studio, SQL, JavaScript, .Net, Entity Framework, C#, SSRS Reporting, Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM

• Utilizes Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, Model view and Controller (MVC 5+), Bootstrap, SharePoint, Enterprise Systems, and Power BI in the performance of duties.

30% Participates in database structure enhancements to optimize performance and allow maintenance of large amounts of data:

• Reviews and participates in the analysis, development, coding, testing, and documenting of major and complex projects dealing with offender and juvenile management applications, programs, and systems, using Visual Studio, SQL, JavaScript, .Net, C#, SSRS Reporting, Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

• Participates in software/system updates and releases and data migration/integration efforts.

• Evaluates user information technology needs.

• Analyzes, designs, codes, tests, debugs, and elicits requirements for software system enhancements as defined by user, business, and legislative requirements.

• Analyzes alternative approaches.

• Prepares reports for supervisor and user review using Word, Excel, and Power Point.

20% Conducts and coordinates in-depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis of agency functions:

• Addresses the record keeping, security, reporting, and specialized program needs involved in managing incarcerated individuals.

5% Consults with and advises users and prospective users concerning the feasibility of cost-effective conversion to information technology systems:

• Prepares feasibility studies, develops work plans and cost estimates.

5% Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology field:

• Continues education by attending meetings, training sessions, seminars and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques and procedures.

• Attends demonstrations and exhibitions related to assigned operations

5% Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in applications development or a directly related Information Technology field.

Specialized Skills

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in application development including analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of complex web-based online applications.

• Requires three (3) years of experience with C#, Visual Studio, .Net, Entity Framework, SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, or Azure DevOps.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience in application development including analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of complex web-based online applications.

• Three (3) years of experience with C#, Visual Studio, .Net, Entity Framework, SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, or Azure DevOps.

• Three (3) years of professional experience using Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, Model view and Controller (MVC 5+), Bootstrap, SharePoint, or Power BI.

• Three (3) years of professional experience using Enterprise Systems and Microsoft CRM Dynamics 365.

• Three (3) years of professional experience leading/coordinating projects.

• Three (3) years of professional experience analyzing specifications, design logic, writing code, testing, and debugging.

• Three (3) years of professional experience generating reports and documenting application programs.

• Developed verbal and written communication skills to present information to others with clarity and precision.

• Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with others.

• Ability to coordinate the work of associates to achieve desired results.

Employment Conditions

Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.

• Requires the ability to travel.

• Requires ability to work overtime OR serve on an on-call basis.

• Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.

• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.

• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.

• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

Work Hours: 8:30am

• 5:00pm Mon-Fri

Work Location: 1301 Concordia Ct Springfield, IL 62702-5643

Agency Contact: Lois Green

Email: lois.d.green@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This position DOES contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

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The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Nearest Major Market: Springfield