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Applications Developer 2PrintApplyApplications Developer 2Salary$56,059.00 - $85,125.00 AnnuallyLocationDauphin County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeDepartmentDepartment of Labor & IndustryJob NumberCS-20192508-01522Closing9/3/2019 11:59 PM EasternJob Code01522Position Number00094654UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitA4Pay GroupST08Bureau/Division Code00123126Bureau/DivisionEmployment, Banking and Revenue IT Delivery CenterWorksite Address625 Boas St.CityHarrisburgZip Code17102Contact NameAlyssa SeibertContact Phone717-787-6250Contact Emailalseibert@pa.gov
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THE POSITIONThis position offers the opportunity to experience all aspects of the software development life cycle as part of a small development team that supports the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). There are a wide range of opportunities to work with everything from database design and development, application development in the user interface and business layer code, to reporting and data analysis. IMPORTANT: YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS VACANCY POSTING, MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND RECEIVE A SCORE. YOUR SCORE IS ONLY VALID FOR THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY. ONCE THIS POSITION IS FILLED, YOUR SCORE IS NO LONGER VALID.
Full-time employment
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday; 1 hour lunch
DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position is responsible for the analysis, planning, design, development, testing and debugging, maintenance, and documentation of applications that fulfill the needs of the program area's business system requirements.Work involves independent development, maintenance, and customization of applications as a member of the development team following the system development life cycle (SDLC) and development standards established by the Division.Development Projects may range from applications of limited complexity and scope to participating as part of the development team on applications that are highly complex agency or inter-agency systems and/or applications that involve critical business processes and diverse operational requirements.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQualifications:
Must meetPA residency requirement– For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year as an Applications Developer 1 or Computer Programmer 3; or two years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or four years of information technology experience that includes two years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance; or a bachelor's degree in any information technology field.
Based on your answers to the supplemental application questions regarding education, you may be instructed to upload a copy of your college transcripts to your application
This posting requires submission of a resume with your application. You may upload your document as an Attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
Must be able to perform essential job functions
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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Score valid for this specific posting only
Score based on information reported on application and supplemental questions
Provide complete and accurate information or:
score may be lower than deserved
application processing may be delayed
disqualification may result
May only testonceunder this announcement
Email notice of test results provided
Further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference, and other items can be obtained from:Harrisburg: 2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O. Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (717) 783-3058Philadelphia: 110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107Pittsburgh: 411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)Internet: https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxHealth & WellnessWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Work/Life BalanceWe understand that there is more to life than work – and we want you to enjoy it!We offer paid vacation days, paid sick days, military leave, as well as paid time off for most major U.S. holidays. Alternate work schedules and telecommuting arrangements are available for certain positions.Career DevelopmentWe want to help you grow and see your goals become a reality! Supervisors and human resource staff are available to help employees create a plan to develop skills for their current jobs or prepare for the next step in their careers. Employees can easily transfer between positions or agencies to expand knowledge and pursue new challenges while retaining leave and benefits. Additionally, there are a variety of programs available to help get you where you need to be.Other RewardsCommonwealth employees enjoy many other rewards, including opportunities for recognition, workplace charitable giving, and even special employee-only discounts.For more information about benefits, health and wellness, work-life balance, career development, and other rewards go towww.employment.pa.govand click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01CS-Commonwealth EmploymentDo you have one or more years of experience as an Applications Developer 1 while employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
Yes
No
02If 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.03CS-Commonwealth EmploymentDo you have one or more years of experience as a Computer Programmer 3 while employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
Yes
No
04If 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.05How many years of information technology experience do you possess?
4 or more years
3 to less than 4 years
2 to less than 3 years
1 to less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
No experience
06CS-MET 1 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.07How many years of experience do you possess in applications development or applications maintenance?
2 or more years
1 to less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
No experience
08CS-MET 2 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.09Do you possess college education in any information technology field?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. 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 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 also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
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No
10CS-INSTRUCTIONS - 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. You may attach a resume, but youmustalso complete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions.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 work behavior 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 for each work behavior 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.
Yes
11WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – APPLICATION PLANNINGIdentifies 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 PerformanceSelect 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 college-level coursework in application planning and design, project planning and implementation, or project management.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
12CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
13CS-EDUCATION 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
14WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – APPLICATION DEVELOPMENTDevelops 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 PerformanceSelect 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 college-level coursework in application development.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
15CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
16CS-EDUCATION 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
17WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – APPLICATION MONITORING AND OPTIMIZATIONMonitors 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 PerformanceSelect 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 college-level coursework in application optimization, application performance management, or performance tuning and optimization.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
18CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
19CS-EDUCATION 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
20WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCETroubleshoots 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 PerformanceSelect 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 college-level coursework in application troubleshooting.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
21CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
22CS-EDUCATION 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
23WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – SECURITYEstablishes 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 PerformanceSelect 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 college-level coursework in information technology security.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
24CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
25CS-EDUCATION 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
26WORK BEHAVIOR 6 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONPrepares 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 PerformanceSelect 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 college-level coursework in business writing, technical writing, English composition, journalism, or communications.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
27CS-EXPERIENCE DETAILS Describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to the level of performance you claimed on this Work Behavior.
Your level of responsibility.
28CS-EDUCATION 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 QuestionAgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Websitehttp://www.employment.pa.gov
