Software Development Specialist 2 - 20083061

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Software Development Specialist 2 - 20083061 within the Office of Information Technology, headquartered at Fountain Square Central Office in Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Ohio Department of Natural Resources please visit https://ohiodnr.gov/.

What You Will Do…

• Develops web-based & standalone software applications
• Performs post production support for business applications which may include routine maintenance, enhancements & the need to perform research to aid in troubleshooting software production errors
• Performs software implementation tasks, including source control & deployment activities
• Assists with development, implementation, & monitoring IT quality assurance standards & testing
• Leads discussion(s) or formal meetings with technical &/or non-technical personnel on simple to moderate technical topics in support of software development
• The primary technology for this position is Microsoft Azure. The secondary technology is Salesforce.
• May require travel. May be expected to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Starting hourly pay of $38.01/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7.5 years of service, with an end salary of $55.80/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.
• 48 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting (Microsoft Azure).
• Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems AND 30 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting (Microsoft Azure).
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems AND 24 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting (Microsoft Azure).
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary and secondary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary and secondary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question (Microsoft Azure).
  
  

Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation, Technical Skills: Computer Literacy, Professional Skills: Analyzation, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Primary Technology: Microsoft Azure, Secondary Technology: Salesforce

Agency Contact Name and Information

Eva Gaines, Eva.Gaines@dnr.ohio.gov, 614-265-6406

Unposting Date

Jul 6, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

DNR Franklin County

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8am-5pm, subject to change

Classified Indicator

Classified

Technical Skills

Computer Literacy, Software development/implementation

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured, free onsite parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.