Reference #: 4579438 THE POSITION Do you have advanced IT experience and are eager to move into a leadership role? The Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Solution Management Division is seeking an experienced IT professional to join our team as a Senior Applications Developer. This position gives you the opportunity to function in a key technical position responsible for directly supporting application development and technical support needs that are primarily focused in the areas of disease surveillance and laboratory operations. Join our dynamic team of professionals and start a new and exciting chapter in your career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Senior Applications Developer within the Health and Human Services (HHS) IT Delivery Center, you will become part of a team that provides end-to-end IT services to all staff in the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Department of Health (DOH), the  (DDAP), and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA). In this role, you will work closely with the Applications Developer Administrator and a technical team of Commonwealth and contracted employees carrying out a full-range of software development and technical support activities throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for being proactive by constantly monitoring, evaluating, and reviewing system performance and adherence to all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Commonwealth, and HHSDC policies, guidelines, and standards. This is a highly advanced technical position with responsibilities that require proven experience and expertise in Azure DevOps, .NET 4.6 or higher, VB.NET, C#.NET, SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology. You will utilize your knowledge and experience to provide technical-lead application support and services for the following mission critical Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) applications: Enterprise Universal Master Person Index Service (EUS) Message Processing Gateway (MPG) Pennsylvania National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (PA-NEDSS) Pennsylvania Electronic Laboratory Reporting System (ELR) Pennsylvania Laboratory Information Management System (PA-LIMS) Pennsylvania Laboratory Certification System (LabCert) Additional ancillary applications and processes.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Free parking located at the building. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may be expected to work from home (telework) full-time. You will be required to report in-office at minimum one day per month, this could change to include more in-office days. You must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office at 2525 North 7th Street, Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as an Applications Developer 2 or Computer Programmer 4; or Five years of information technology experience that includes three years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance; or Three years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or One year of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology fiel ; or An equivalent combination of experience and training Other Requirements: This particular position also requires three or more years of full-time experience with C#.NET, T-SQL, SQL Server, and SSRS. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 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 to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.