IT Professional 2 - Application Development

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** Job Summary This position will be located at the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) either in Carson City or Las Vegas, depending on the candidate chosen. The incumbent will be a member of DETR's Information Systems and Applications (ISA) team which is responsible for developing and maintaining various software applications as well as web sites used by the department. Under general supervision, the incumbent will work as a software developer and web designer to help maintain existing applications and websites and also create new applications to meet business needs. DETR's applications are based on various platforms and architectures including Microsoft .NET, Oracle and Java. DETR is looking for software developers proficient in programming with C#, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, Python, PHP, REST API, Oracle APEX and Visual Studio. For Web Design, DETR uses tools such as WordPress, Dream Weaver, CSS, HTML and Google Analytics, and Graphic Design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Ideal candidates will have experience in one or more of these tools and technologies and will also possess experience in all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This position is subject to call-out or call-back and working evenings, weekends and/or holidays is required. Statewide travel is required for up to 25%, so a valid driver's license is required. Information Technology (IT) Professionals analyze, develop, implement, maintain, and modify computer operations, systems, networks, databases, applications, and/or information security. Incumbents may perform duties in one or more IT specialization areas depending on the needs of the agency. Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and two years of professional IT experience relevant to the duties of the position which may include computer operations, systems administration, network administration, database administration, applications analysis and development, and/or information security; OR two years of experience as an IT Professional I in Nevada State service; OR four years of relevant technical experience as an IT Technician IV or above in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Job Duties Conduct detailed alternative analyses and determine end-user requirements through consultation with end-users, technicians, vendors, management, and others. Maintain documentation related to the assigned IT specialization’s architecture, operations, and other records of work activities as required. Maintain current knowledge of technological trends and advancements in the IT field as well as security management practices, laws, policies, and ethics. Participate in recommending and justifying resource allocations and expenditure decisions, tracking, and recording expenditures, preparing purchase requests, and writing technical requirements for grant proposals. Perform related duties as assigned. Under general supervision, incumbents perform journey level duties and may serve as a lead worker to lower-level IT staff as assigned. This is a supervisory level for the Computer Operations function. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Applications Analysis And Development Working knowledge of: at least one general purpose programming language (in software-oriented positions); basic programming techniques such as table handling and on-line file updates; principles, practices, and procedures required to design and implement information systems-based solutions; principles, tools and techniques as applied to writing, modifying, and documenting programs; techniques of diagramming program flow. General knowledge of: access methods and file structures; at least one formal systems design methodology; principles of designing test procedures; principles, practices and procedures required to develop, design, and implement information system-based solutions in a wide range of problem domains. Ability to: decompose problems into constituent parts; interview users to identify needs; make decisions and use independent judgment (independently choose appropriate action after reviewing alternatives); test and validate systems. Recruiter Contact Information: Clark Mandichak - clarkmandichak@admin.nv.gov The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement. Benefits Include Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.No Nevada state income tax.Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay. Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU). For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF). State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature. The Following Are Legal Holidays January 1.............................................. New Year's Day Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day July 4.................................................... Independence Day First Monday in September.............. Labor Day Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day November 11........................................ Veterans' Day Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day December 25........................................ Christmas Day When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255 01 Do you have any of the following? Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and two years of professional IT experience relevant to the duties of the position which may include computer operations, systems administration, network administration, database administration, applications analysis and development, and/or information security.Two years of experience as an IT Professional 1 in Nevada State serviceFour years of relevant technical experience as an IT Technician 4 or above in Nevada State service.An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.None of the above. 02 A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement? YesNo 03 A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement? YesNo Required Question