(2) AI Developers (Software Development Specialist 1)- 20066914, 20066924

A Little About Us:
With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.  
For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries. 

Our Culture:
BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines.  BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace.  We begin by being an equal opportunity employer.  Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision:
To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.
Our Mission:
To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.
Our Core Values:
One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.
 

What Our Employees Have to Say:
BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis.  Some comments from our employees include:
•    BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
•    I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
•    Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
•    I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
•    I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please click this link to read more, and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments.  Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state.  BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval. 

What You'll Be Doing:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and innovative AI/ML Developer to support the design, development, and maintenance of data-driven applications and machine learning solutions. This role works under general supervision and collaborates closely with senior developers, architects, and technical leads to build high‑quality AI solutions that meet business and technical requirements.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate:
Required Experience and/or Education:

• 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting. 

• Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems AND 18 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting. 

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems AND 12 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting. 

• 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 technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary 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. 
  
  Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation
  Professional Skills: Active Learning, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Continuous Improvement, Interpreting Data
  Primary Technology: Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

Major Worker Characteristics:
Knowledge of computer & electronics; oral & written communication tools & techniques; customer support & personal service; state & Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) policy, procedures & applicable laws*; vision, mission & goals of Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC)*; software development principles; Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Learning (ML) (e.g., predictive analytics, natural language processing), Large Language Model (LLM) methods for design, development, testing & implementation of new or modified software; structured query language (SQL); mathematic principles relative to software development; client/server architecture, Net development & operating environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server; data manipulation; data query; program tracing/debugging, Snowflake, Python & applicable libraries (e.g. pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, seaborn, plotly), AI framework (e.g., PyTorch), ServiceNow, Git, Agile methodology, Microsoft Copilot
Skill in reading comprehension; speaking; service orientation & troubleshooting, communicate/visualize findings, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
Ability to stay abreast of current technologies in software development; deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; develop & maintain production batch & online applications, prepare & maintain accurate & concise reports.

(*) developed after employment.

EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox BWCADA@bwc.ohio.gov.

BWC OCSEA Selection Rights:
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

Salary Information:
Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state.  Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Movement to the next step of the pay range (a roughly 4% increase) will occur after six months, assuming job performance is acceptable. Thereafter, an employee will advance one step in the pay range every year until the highest step of the pay range is reached. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.

Transportation:
Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.

Educational Transcripts:
For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.

All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Background Check:
Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.