Please see the following website for full job posting and application details: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2247612/application-developer-it-specialist-4

Salary: $59,448.00 – $77,988.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Job Number: 2018-ITSO4554-10537
Closing: 11/6/2018 11:59 PM Pacific
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, and believes in the fun factor, then Ecology is a good fit.

The Department of Ecology’s Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) is currently looking for an IT professional to join our team as an Application Developer (IT Specialist 4). This position will be located in our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. The purpose of this position is to work with key partners to deliver tested and reusable code in a quickly changing environment, Identify business needs and support agency goals by adapting solutions to meet them, find simple solutions to complex business processes integrating best of breed tools, drive and code solutions using creative solutions, work with leadership and others to find the right solutions.

As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability. Maybe you’ve seen some of our recent stories on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at: www.ecology.wa.gov.

Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts

Duties

Agency Mission: Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations.

Program Mission: The Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) is the central provider of strategic and tactical support for the use of Information Technology (IT) within Ecology. The mission of ITSO is to create and support useful technology services that adapt for the future and support Ecology’s mission.

Section Mission: The Infrastructure and Operations (INO) section is focused on the planning, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of Ecology’s agency-wide technology platforms that all applications and services operate on. This section provides services to all staff in the areas of desktop technical support, Help Desk, wired and wireless networking, Regional Information Technology Services (RITS) for field site technology support, servers, storage, managed print services, and unified communications support and services. This position provides application development support for Ecology’s content management systems and custom software infrastructure investments.

Essential Functions:

  • Support and develop front-end features and web pages for the agency’s website hosted in the Kentico CMS solution. This includes JavaScript, HTML5, .Net and proprietary scripting technologies.
  • Design and implement technical solutions for content management that supports Ecology’s Communications Unit with their strategies and goals.
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Provide development and administrative support for a variety of web based platforms used throughout the agency.
  • Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders, communicate frequently and clearly, present conceptual ideas and advocate on behalf of users.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills Needed:

  • Proficient in front-end programming using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.
  • Strong understanding of C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web APIs, and object-oriented programming.
  • Strong knowledge of mobile compatibility and cross-browser issues.
  • General experience working with web content management solutions.
  • Proficient with accessibility standards and practices.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

An Associate’s degree or higher in Computer Science; Information Technology

OR

Completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related program

AND

Two (2) years of recent professional experience in computer application development and maintenance of small to medium scale web-based applications.

A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above except one (1) year of the required experience.

OR

Four (4) years of professional experience in computer application development and maintenance.  Experience includes but is not limited to: independently analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining and/or programming small to medium scale web-based applications.

Why work for Ecology?

Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State’s environment.

A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping the health and financial security of you and your family a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to work/life balance.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:

Student debt and how working for Ecology can help
Employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.

 

Supplemental Information

Application Instructions:

Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position.

Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources at (360) 407-6186.

Other Information:

If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Tod Randle at: tod.randle@ecy.wa.gov.  Please do not contact Tod to inquire about the status of your application.

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology.

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.