IT APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER 1/2/3

Turn ideas into impact: Help us build the tools that power Louisiana’s workforce.

Programming with purpose: Use your tech and people skills to make government work smarter.

About this Job

Ever wish you could take someone’s big idea, wave your ‘programming wand,’ and turn it into an actual system that works? That’s exactly what we do. The Applications and Data Management team is looking for an entry-level innovator who loves translating vision into reality — and maybe even enjoys explaining tech without putting people to sleep. If you can bridge the gap between data and people (and can smile when someone says ‘I just need a button here’), then this is your chance to launch your career and make government work smarter for Louisiana.

About the Applications and Data Management Team

The Applications and Data Management division of State Civil Service serves as the bridge between people, data, and technology. Our team oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of workforce data that informs decisions across state government. We also manage the storage of the department’s records and reports and coordinate educational efforts that help agencies use data with confidence.

Beyond data, we design, support, and improve custom in-house applications that serve our department, human resources offices statewide, and the public through the State Civil Service website. Every project is a chance to translate an idea into a tool that makes government work smarter, faster, and more transparent.

We are seeking candidates in informatics, website development, computer science or data science — professionals who can connect technology with real-world needs. Ideal candidates will bring curiosity, collaboration, and technical problem-solving skills to help design systems that make a measurable impact on Louisiana’s workforce.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Championing Continuous Improvement
• Focusing on Customers
• Learning Actively
• Leveraging Technology

Three years of experience in information technology; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in information technology; OR

An associate's degree in information technology plus one year of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field; OR

A master’s degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties: 

• Designs, codes, compiles, tests, debugs and documents new and existing mission-critical applications with varying degrees of complexity.
• Produces efficient and effective code based on gathered requirements using programming technologies (C#, JavaScript, SQL, etc).
• Meets extensively with users to determine needs; writes project, program, and/or system specifications and guidelines.
• Identifies end-user requirements and specifications for software/web development projects.
• Analyzes changes, enhancements and system designs to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Maintains highly critical production systems by identifying, researching, and resolving program, machine, data, or system software problems, frequently interacting with other employees, supervisors, or users.
• Serves as primary backup for agency website in test and production environments. Creates websites, as needed, and user interfaces using standard best practices, while incorporating data from back-end databases and services

Position-Specific Details: 
Appointment type: Probational appointment (probation in lieu of promotion), detail to special duty, or non-competitive reemployment. 
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an IT Applications Developer 1, 2, or 3.  Please refer to the "Job Specifications" links below for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications, and job concepts for each level. IT Applications Developer 1, IT Applications Developer 2, IT Applications Developer 3. 

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ms. Izzy Piland
Human Resources
P.O Box 94111
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
izzy.piland@civilservice.la.gov

Salary : $3,895 - $7,011