Applications Developer 2 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4830403) Apply  Applications Developer 2 Salary $66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-18677-01522 Department Executive Offices Division EX OA HHS ITDC Sltns Mgmt Div Opening Date 02/19/2025 Closing Date 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 01522 Position Number 50239945 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit A4 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code 00812530 Bureau / Division EX OA HHS ITDC Solutions Management Division Worksite Address 2525 N. 7th Street Worksite Address 3rd Floor HUB City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17110 Contact Name Bryanne Hickerson Contact Phone 717.705.8323 Contact Email bhickerson@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you an Information Technology (IT) professional looking for a new challenge? The Solutions Management Division within the Health and Human Services Delivery Center (HHSDC) is seeking an Applications Developer 2 to complete the team. The primary purpose of this position is to provide support and maintenance for Department of Health (DOH) Program Office client/server, CRM, and web-based applications. If you enjoy advanced technical work, this is the opportunity for you. Share your ambition and expertise with our team. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position is assigned to the Solution Management Division (SMD), Department of Health QA-Custom Team, within the Health and Human Services Delivery Center (HHSDC). The incumbent in this position is responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation, maintenance, documentation and management of complex client/server and web-based applications, developed independently or under the guidance of a Senior Applications Developer (SAD)/Applications Developer Admin(ADA). An Applications Developer 2 is responsible for performing advanced technical client/server and Internet/intranet systems analysis, design and application development as assigned using: + Development Tools: Visual Studio 2017-2022, SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Developer + Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, and MS Access + Reporting/ETL tools: SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SSIS, Crystal Reports + Additional tools, languages, and technologies: XML, SOAP, API, AJAX, VB.NET, C#, ADO.NET, Classic ASP, ASP.NET, CORE MVC, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS3 & HTML5, MS Access development Our ideal candidate will have familiarity using Azure DevOps and SharePoint in addition to knowledge of code scanning and accessibility testing tools. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50239945) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment. + Work hours will range from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (candidate may decide schedule) Lunch period will be based on selected work schedule (30 minute/1 hour lunch) Monday - Friday. + Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. A minimum of one day per month in office is required. You will be expected to work from home (telework) for the reminder of your work schedule but may be required to come into the office more frequently. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. + Parking is located at the building and is free. + Salary: Selected candidates, who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary (before taxes) of $66,250.00 + You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + One year as an Applications Developer 1 or Computer Programmer 3;or + Four years of information technology experience that includes two years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance;or + Two years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field;or + A bachelor's degree in any information technology field. + Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). + If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. + Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. + Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: + Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): + 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION + Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). + Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. + Your score is valid for this specific posting only. + You must provide complete and accurate information or: + your score may be lower than deserved. + you may be disqualified. + You may only apply/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Applications Developer 1 or as a Computer Programmer 3 for one or more years full-time? + Yes + No 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 How much full-time paraprofessional information technology experience do you possess? + 4 years or more + 3 but less than 4 years + 2 but less than 3 years + 1 but less than 2 years + Less than 1 year + None 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 Have you successfully completed, or are you within three months of completing a bachelor's degree in an information technology? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + Yes + No 06 If you are within three months of completing a bachelor's degree in information technology, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box. 07 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 08 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – APPLICATION PLANNING Identifies objectives and operational needs, alternative design options and their feasibility, and determines existing system inefficiencies or problems, level of utilization, and computer equipment capabilities. Develops specifications for proposed business applications and provides recommendations for systems parameters, including the proposed timeline for task completion. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience developing application specifications for proposed business applications. I was also responsible for providing a proposed timeline for task completion. + B. I have experience planning and implementing application specifications; however, someone else was responsible providing a proposed timeline for task completion based on the specifications I developed. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application planning and design, project planning and implementation, or project management. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 09 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to applications planning. + Your level of responsibility. 10 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT Develops or customizes and tests application systems to support users. Develops detailed functional specifications for system customizations, modifications, or workflow development based on business requirements. Writes code for update statements, modules, and programs as required. Makes recommendations if standard solutions are appropriate or if customizations are needed or feasible. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience developing and customizing new and existing application systems to support users. I was responsible for testing applications to identify and resolve any performance or workflow issues. + B. I have experience customizing existing application systems to support users and testing applications to identify and resolve any performance or workflow issues. Someone else was responsible for developing the initial application system. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application development. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to application development. + Your level of responsibility. 13 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 14 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – APPLICATION MONITORING AND OPTIMIZATION Monitors and maintains scheduled interfaces, new or existing application customizations, unit and system test documents, and user acceptance test scripts. Performs regression testing and monitors the integration and interaction of the system with other related components. Analyzes application performance and makes recommendations for program tuning and job scheduling. Researches technology developments and informs management of potential impacts to current systems. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience monitoring and evaluating application performance. I was responsible for performing regression testing and taking corrective action. + B. I have experience monitoring and evaluating application performance. I was responsible for performing regression testing; however, someone else took corrective action based on the data I collected. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application optimization, application performance management, or performance tuning and optimization. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 15 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to application monitoring and optimization. + Your level of responsibility. 16 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 17 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Troubleshoots and resolves application issues. Responds to escalated incidents by diagnosing and troubleshooting issues and works with end users and service providers to resolve issues. Provides guidance to users, managers, and other information technology professionals in application planning, design, implementation, operation, security, and quality assurance. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience troubleshooting and resolving application issues. I was responsible for resolving all levels of technical questions and issues. I was the escalation point for complex issues referred by lower-level technicians. + B. I have experience troubleshooting and resolving application issues. I was responsible for resolving routine questions and issues but referred more complex technical issues to a higher-level technician for resolution. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application troubleshooting. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 18 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to technical assistance. + Your level of responsibility. 19 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 20 WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – SECURITY Establishes standards to ensure adherence with established security policies and recommends changes as needed. Determines user roles for applications and coordinates security requirements with other information technology areas. Researches current security solutions and informs management of emerging technologies. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience establishing application security standards to ensure adherence to security policies. I was responsible for researching current security solutions and their potential impacts on applications. + B. I have experience researching security solutions and their potential impacts on applications. I provided recommendations, but someone else determined the security standards to ensure adherence to established security policies. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to information technology security. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 21 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to security. + Your level of responsibility. 22 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 23 WORK BEHAVIOR 6 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Prepares written, technical, or narrative documents such as status reports, requirements and design documents, testing script materials, and user acceptance documents and plans, which identify progress and/or deviations from objectives. Authors narrative and analytical reports that convey application effectiveness in meeting business requirements. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim. + A. I have experience preparing written, technical, or narrative documents such as status reports, requirements and design documents, testing script materials, and user acceptance documents and plans. I was responsible for the final document that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients. + B. I have experience preparing written, technical, or narrative documents such as status reports, requirements and design documents, testing script materials, and user acceptance documents and plans. I was responsible for compiling a portion of the document, but someone else was responsible for the final version that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, journalism, or communications. + D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 24 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + The actual duties you performed related to written communication. + Your level of responsibility. 25 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov