IT Applications Developer

About This Job About the Patient's Compensation Fund The Patient's Compensation Fund (PCF) was created in 1975 to provide an affordable and guaranteed medical malpractice coverage system for the private healthcare providers in the state. The Patient's Compensation Fund is self-funded state entity, operating independently of the main state budget, and governed by the PCF Oversight Board. The Patient's Compensation Fund provides protection for the healthcare system, keeping costs down, and providing a guaranteed pool of funds to pay those citizens injured from medical malpractice of private care providers. We are a small agency invested to retain a skilled, productive, engaged, diverse team that we support through training and development, building connections, and supporting a harmonious work life while delivering quality services to the citizens of Louisiana. About This Position The IT Application Developer is responsible for the advanced analysis, development, troubleshooting, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise applications and related interfaces. This position works with limited supervision to identify and resolve complex application, programming, and data issues and to recommend and implement improvements that enhance system performance, reliability, functionality, and user experience. The IT Application Developer works closely with Information Technology staff, business users, and management to understand business requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and deliver high-quality applications that meet organizational needs and established IT standards. The position provides specialized technical expertise to the IT team and serves as a resource for complex application and integration issues. Preferred Competencies Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts. Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance. Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges. Testing and Troubleshooting: The ability to systematically analyze, diagnose, and resolve problems that arise within a system, device, or software. Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions. Minimum Qualifications 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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Job Duties and Other Information A typical week may include troubleshooting an application or data issue, modifying and testing existing C# code, writing SQL queries, responding to user support requests, maintaining reports or other application components, and learning unfamiliar parts of an application or technology needed to complete an assignment. Applicants should have a foundation in C# and object-oriented programming, basic SQL and data reasoning skills, the ability and patience to work through unfamiliar code and technical problems, and a demonstrated ability to learn new technologies independently.Performs set-up and maintenance of forms and templates for the agency's computer applications; responsible for reports maintenance of standard system reports and reporting views of ad hoc reports; creates and runs complex ad hoc reports requiring extensive knowledge of system relationships for verification of data integrity and to provide data to various outside users such as the Legislative Auditor and Actuary.Maintains agency website. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational Appointment Career Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as an IT Application Developer 1, IT Application Developer 2, or IT Application Developer 3. Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour. NOTE REGARDING THE ADVERTISED PAY: The actual starting salary depends on the experience of the selected applicant. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. 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). Please identify ALL work experience with each employer on your job application! Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Please include all education and work experience in order to be considered, as pay is DOE (dependent upon experience). For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact: Sonja Conerly Patient's Compensation Fund/ Human Resources PO Box 3718 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-5200 All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government’s E-Verify system. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PCF is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination based on any non-merit factor. PCF is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 DE: Displaying Expertise - How well do you apply subject-matter expertise to solve problems, share insights, and communicate effectively with others? * I struggle to explain basic concepts, apply subject-matter knowledge, or share accurate information. * I apply subject-matter knowledge in typical situations and communicate clearly with some guidance or support. * I use my subject-matter expertise to solve problems, explain concepts clearly, and tailor communication to different audiences. * I demonstrate deep subject-matter expertise, explain complex topics with clarity, and provide strategic insights that support broader goals 02 Displaying Expertise - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. 03 Describe your background in developing and supporting software applications, noting the technologies you’ve used and the types of projects you’ve contributed to. 04 If you have completed twenty-four semester hours in information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics provide the qualifying courses include the course number, course title, credit hours, and college/university. (Ex. BIOL 1001 – General Biology – 3 hrs – LSU) If you have not you can enter N/A. Required Question