Job Description

Description and Functions

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Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Within the confines and constraints of Unemployment Insurance Information Technology Merited Staff in Casper, WY; Intermediate level application developer responsible for planning, developing, documenting, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting new and existing application infrastructure using the Java and Structured Query Language (SQL) programming languages for the State of Wyoming's Unemployment Insurance Program (UI); including, but not limited to utilizing Microsoft SQL Server, Angular web application framework, Eclipse Integrated Development Environment, Git version control, Windows Operating Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools. Coordinate and collaborate with other UI developers and contractors on developing, maintaining and documenting the agency's applications and database management systems. This position will be expected to work in-person from the Casper, WY UI IT Office.

In addition to compensation, employment at the Department of Workforce Services provides the following:

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays For additional information regarding the benefits package please visit https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information

Casper is home to iconic landscapes waiting to be explored, touchable history waiting to be experienced, amazing food waiting to be devoured, and endless things to do around every corner. Discover why some things can't be explained, only experienced, that's WY!

Human Resource Contact: 307-473-3270

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

Enhance custom software by altering existing program code to meet new State or Federal mandates or to allow for new functionality that would make the software more efficient for the user community; work to meet deadlines to ensure no functionality is lost when integrating new code; review users' work patterns and customer needs to provide new software development ideas. Maintain, support, enhance, and update existing web-based applications for the Unemployment Insurance and Employment Tax Divisions by keeping software applications up-to-date with security standards, notifying key personnel of downtime, and training users on the proper use of custom software. Develop new and enhance existing documentation of the systems currently in use by the agency; work in tandem with business users to ensure desk manuals are current and meet the agency's needs. Perform, outline, and test strategies, including regression testing; alter database design and schemas to align with new and changing application development.

Qualifications

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KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of current application development methodologies and languages, including Java and Structured Query Language (SQL). Knowledge of Extensible Markup Language (XML) and HyperText Markup Language (HTML). Knowledge of JavaScript. Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server. Knowledge of Windows Server and Personal Computer Workstations. Ability to solve problems relating to software development. Knowledge of project management concepts. Skills in written and verbal communication. Knowledge of website design technologies and techniques. Knowledge of relational database concepts and design. Ability to manage numerous high-priority tasks and expectations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Computer Technology)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Computer Technology Business Applications Specialist I

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Computer Technology Business Applications Specialist I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

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NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supplemental Information

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