DESCRIPTION
CIS is recruiting for an Applications Developer III

Recruitment opened: May 1, 2024

Recruitment closes: May 22, 2024, at noon.

Salary Range: $81,153 to $95,236

Job Location: During training, you may be required to work up to 3 days per week in our Wilsonville Office. Other days may be worked remotely from your Oregon residence. After the training period, the number of required days in the office can be reduced.

You must apply using our online application system (governmentjobs.com) to be considered for an interview, and to request Oregon Veterans Preference consideration.

I am interested; what do I do next? CIS uses a “quick apply” application process, meaning you just need to submit your resume and respond to a few questions. To learn more about the job, and access our Careers page, please go to the link for our online application system (governmentjobs.com):
https://www.cisoregon.org/About/CareerOpportunities 
General Position Summary: 
Can you picture yourself in this position? Responsible for development, maintenance, troubleshooting and enhancement of our web-based .NET applications, Internet, and intranet websites for CIS. This includes implementation and maintenance of the database and API systems used by CIS websites and third-party web/desktop applications. Lead various technical projects to create or enhance both internal and external applications. Provide backup support for all servers, workstations, and networks at our main office and various remote locations throughout Oregon.
 
CIS Offers : Why is CIS a great place to work? Meaningful work that impacts Oregon’s communities, job stability, 100% employer-paid retirement plan (Oregon PERS), regular salary increases, 90% of health insurance premium paid by CIS, professional development opportunities, and respect and appreciation for what you do.

Please come join CIS. As a nationally recognized leader in risk pooling and trust management, our values are integrity, financial strength, expertise, innovation, adaptability, inclusion, and collaboration, which not only benefits local communities, but also delivers a great benefit to you! It is a win-win for everyone. Our average employee tenure is 8 years; whether you are joining our team for two years or 20 years, you will have the opportunity for professional development. We would be honored to have you join our team.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS/JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential competencies of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position, if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and may be changed by the employer at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, providing that an accommodation(s) does not create an undue hardship for the employer, remove an essential job function, and/or, create a direct safety threat to the individual, or others.


GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for development, maintenance, troubleshooting and enhancement of our web-based .NET applications, Internet, and intranet websites for CIS. This includes implementation and maintenance of the database and API systems used by CIS websites and third-party web/desktop applications. Lead various technical projects to create or enhance both internal and external applications. Provide backup support for all servers, workstations, and networks at our main office and various remote locations throughout Oregon.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Temporary modifications to provide reasonable accommodations, or transitional work assignments, do not waive any of the essential functions for this position.
 
Driver License
The ability to drive is not an essential job function, nor is it related to a business purpose.
 
The following information may not be all-inclusive:
 

• Design, develop and maintain all websites and intranet sites owned by CIS. Including, posting static company information on the corporate website, creating database-driven forms for internal and external use, displaying information from various databases.
• Create, modify, and maintain SQL databases, including, but not limited to, creating tables, views, stored procedures, functions, and ORMs.
• Ensure a consistent look and feel across the websites by promoting uniform fonts, formatting, icons, images, and layout, and creating appropriate templates to assist content authors.
• Establish and validate industry proven architecture for web-based application development.
• Ensure websites and applications work on mobile devices.
• Consume and build RESTful APIs.
• Consume 3rd party SOAP APIs.
• Work with third party applications and implement integration points where applicable.
• Lead various technical projects to create or enhance both internal and external applications.
• Perform administration functions related to the maintenance and operability of web and application servers, both self-hosted and in remote/cloud environments” to better reflect our current environments (IIS/nginx/Docker/Azure App Services).
• Provide backup support to MSP to troubleshoot desktop and server issues within the organization.
• Develops action plans and processes, in coordination with management team, for integrating activities and optimizing department resources to meet major goals and objectives.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, identify areas for improvement of existing processes, and address issues with innovative solutions.
• Facilitates or performs application support, problem solving, and issue resolution with internal and external resources.
• Contributes and reviews recommendations for technical solutions.
• Create written documentation of processes.
• Create written articles for the CIS internal blog educating non-technical staff on technical subjects.
• Willingness to continue to learn new technologies as they become available.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, CERTIFICATES, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Education and experience requirements listed are minimum standards. Other equivalent combinations of education, certifications, training, and experience may be considered.
 
Education: Associate degree
 
Knowledge: Knowledge of web and database development, desktop troubleshooting, network security, object-oriented programming, and procedural programming.
 
A strong knowledge of web scripting languages and database programming, such as, T-SQL, .NET, C#, MVC, Blazor, SQL Server, SQL Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue, Knockout, jQuery, Angular, and Visual Studio.
 
Strong knowledge of desktop support in a networked environment, Microsoft operating systems and office application support.
 
Certificates: None.
 
Certifications: None.
 
Licenses: None.

Experience: More than 7 years’ experience.

Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining database-driven websites, administering databases, and supporting desktop users in a networked environment.


SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
None.
 

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned.

CIS VALUES
CIS has identified shared values to guide staff. These values provide the lens through which we expect you to work:

• Service : We maintain an unwavering commitment to provide exceptional service, solutions, and support.
• Stewardship : We exercise fiscal discipline and safeguard resources with prudence, protection, and care for our members and the communities they serve.
• Integrity : We strive for alignment between our actions, words, and values. We seek consistency in our interactions, behaviors, and decisions.
• Innovation : We are forward thinking – embracing fresh ideas and seeking new ways to help our members navigate changes and improve services.
• Collaboration : We listen to and work with members and partners. We engage in cross-departmental teamwork to maintain high productivity and achieve our mutually shared goals.
• Equity : We strive to build diverse teams and foster a respectful, inclusive environment where contributions are recognized, authenticity is encouraged.

CIS WORK STANDARDS:

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Speak and act truthfully.
• Conduct oneself with integrity, character, and trustworthiness.
• Exhibit self-control.
• Detail-oriented.
• Thorough when completing work tasks.
• Accept constructive criticism.
• Calmly and effectively process high stress situations.
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors, managers, coworkers, and other individuals inside and outside CIS.
• Exhibit professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Work effectively and relate well with others inside and outside CIS.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION/WORKING CONDITIONS:
CIS is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Oregon’s Disability Accommodation and Discrimination laws. We are also committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. CIS will make reasonable efforts to accommodate a qualified applicant or employee with a known disability, unless such accommodation creates an undue hardship on CIS’ operations, or a safety risk to employee or coworkers, or removes an essential job function. Employees should request an accommodation as soon as it becomes apparent that a reasonable accommodation may be necessary, to enable the employee to perform the essential duties of a position, or to participate in the employment process. To discuss an accommodation request, please contact Janie McCollister, CIS’ HR Manager.
 
The factors described herein are representative of, but not all-inclusive of, those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform in the position.
 
Physical
Please contact CIS’ HR manager for this information.
Environment
Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
 
WORK SCHEDULE:
CIS has a 37.5-hour workweek. Unless otherwise approved by the Department Manager and Supervisor, the typical schedule is Monday – Friday falling between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
 
Rarely work outside of typical office hours, as necessary.
 
The home office for this position is CIS’ main office. At the discretion of the Executive Director, the home office may be designated as another office.
 
This position includes occasional travel to meetings, training, conferences, staff events and CIS’ Annual Conference; may include two – three nights of overnight travel.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience requirements listed are minimum standards. Other equivalent combinations of education, certifications, training, and experience may be considered.
 
Knowledge of, and experience with:
 
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for development, maintenance, troubleshooting and enhancement of our web-based .NET applications, Internet, and intranet websites for CIS. This includes implementation and maintenance of the database and API systems used by CIS websites and third-party web/desktop applications. Lead various technical projects to create or enhance both internal and external applications. Provide backup support for all servers, workstations, and networks at our main office and various remote locations throughout Oregon.
 
Driver License
The ability to drive is not an essential job function, nor is it related to a business purpose.
 

• Designing, developing, and maintaining, all websites and intranet sites owned by CIS. Including, posting static company information on the corporate website, creating database-driven forms for internal and external use, displaying information from various databases.
• Creating, modifying, and maintaining SQL databases, including, but not limited to, creating tables, views, stored procedures, functions, and ORMs.
• Ensuring a consistent look and feel across the websites by promoting uniform fonts, formatting, icons, images, and layout, and creating appropriate templates to assist content authors.
• Establishing and validating industry proven architecture for web-based application development.
• Ensuring websites and applications work on mobile devices.
• Consuming and building RESTful APIs.
• Consuming 3rd party SOAP APIs.
• Working with third party applications and implementing integration points where applicable.
• Leading various technical projects to create or enhance both internal and external applications.
• Performing administration functions related to the maintenance and operability of web and application servers, both self-hosted and in remote/cloud environments” to better reflect our current environments (IIS/nginx/Docker/Azure App Services).
• Providing backup support to MSP to troubleshoot desktop and server issues within the organization.
• Developing action plans and processes, in coordination with management team, for integrating activities and optimizing department resources to meet major goals and objectives.
• Troubleshooting technical issues, identifying areas for improvement of existing processes, and addressing issues with innovative solutions.
• Facilitating or performing application support, problem solving, and issue resolution with internal and external resources.
• Contributing and reviewing recommendations for technical solutions.
• Creating written documentation of processes.
• Creating written articles for an internal blog, educating non-technical staff on technical subjects.
• Willingness to continue to learn new technologies as they become available.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, CERTIFICATES, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Education and experience requirements listed are minimum standards. Other equivalent combinations of education, certifications, training, and experience may be considered.
 
Education: Associate degree
 
Knowledge: Knowledge of web and database development, desktop troubleshooting, network security, object-oriented programming, and procedural programming.
 
A strong knowledge of web scripting languages and database programming, such as, T-SQL, .NET, C#, MVC, Blazor, SQL Server, SQL Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue, Knockout, jQuery, Angular, and Visual Studio.
 
Strong knowledge of desktop support in a networked environment, Microsoft operating systems and office application support.
 
Experience: More than 7 years’ experience

Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining database-driven websites, administering databases, and supporting desktop users in a networked environment.
 
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
None.
I'M INTERESTED; WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
CIS uses a “quick apply” application process, meaning you just need to submit your resume and respond to a few questions. To learn more about the job, and access our Careers page, please go to the link for our online application system (governmentjobs.com):
https://www.cisoregon.org/About/CareerOpportunities