Software Application Developer (Multiple Positions) (Underfill Option)

Initial Posting Date:
12/19/2023
Application Deadline:
01/09/2024
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Salary Range:
6,268 - 9,472
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Software Application Developer (Multiple Positions) (Underfill Option)
Job Description:
Information Systems Specialist 7 - Software Application Developer (Multiple Positions) (Underfill Option)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Support Services Division - Information Systems Branch
Field Operation Services
Salem/ Hybrid
The role:
We are seeking two Software Application Developers to join the information systems field operations services team. The field operations services team supports approximately 40 Software Applications that perform critical highway safety, maintenance, and operation functions. An example is TripCheck system which provides information to the public about congestion, construction events, incidents, and camera images. The team also supports systems that perform critical functions such as displaying messages on roadside signs to alert motorists of a hazardous condition, and dispatching staff to the location of a vehicle accident to help reroute traffic.
In this role, you will be responsible for writing new software code, testing, deploying system changes, and performing maintenance and support tasks. The person in this position will directly make a difference in improving traveler safety and mobility using technology solutions. You will also gain exposure to emerging transportation technologies as the program looks to implement connected vehicle data system solutions.
Underfill Option: The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at an information systems specialist 7 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for an information systems specialist 6 ($5,660 - $8,572) to apply, as we may consider underfilling the position until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for an information systems specialist 7. Underfill training will not exceed three years.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are. To learn more about our social equity commitments, visit our Social Equity website.
Before applying, click here to visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process.
If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:

• Conduct analysis and requirement gathering to understand business need for system solutions.
• Design and vet alternatives to implement system solutions to meet the requirements.
• Modify existing code or write new software code.
• Conduct unit testing of software code changes and implement bug fixes for issues reported by testers.
• Plan and execute the deployment of code changes to the system environments.
• Perform troubleshooting to research and fix system issues reported by users.
• Execute system maintenance tasks to keep the system environment technologies up to date with the latest available versions.
• Write database queries for determining system status and for collecting data to support decision making.
• Provide after hour on-call support for mission critical systems.
• Work with information staff from other units and external vendors to implement system solutions.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov

What's in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Competitive benefits packages which can be estimated using our compensation calculator.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

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Minimum qualifications:

• Six (6) years of information systems experience writing Software Application code and performing system maintenance and support.
  OR
• An associate's degree in computer science, information technology or related field or completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field AND four (4) years of information systems experience in writing Software Application code and performing system maintenance and support.
  OR
• A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or related field AND two (2) years of information systems experience in writing Software Application code and performing system maintenance and support.
  OR
• A master's degree in information technology, computer science or related field may substitute for all of the above.

Information Systems Specialist 6 Minimum Qualifications (Underfill Option):

• Five (5) years information systems experience in writing Software Application code and performing system maintenance and support.
  OR
• An associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, or completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field AND three (3) years of information systems experience in writing Software Application code and performing system maintenance and support.
  OR
• A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in writing Software Application code and performing system maintenance and support.

What we'd like to see:
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• Experience writing Software Application code using C#, .NET, ASP.NET, Javascript, HTML, and CSS programming languages. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience as being part of an application development project team.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving Software Application issues. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience investigating application log files, familiar with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, Solarwinds, Splunk, etc., and have written SQL queries to gather information.
• Demonstrated understanding of Software Application server clustering and system fail over architecture and tools. Preference will be given to applicants who have Windows Server Failover Clustering experience.
• Experience using Visual Studio and Azure DevOps for software source code management. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience configuring and implementing Azure Pipelines.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:
  
  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section above.
    
    • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
    • Please address your cover letter to Matt Badzinski, Information Technology Manager.
    • Generic cover letters and/or cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
    • You must upload your cover letter in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of the application.
  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will come before the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-586-6863 or email ODOTRecruitmentNH@odot.oregon.gov

Additional information:

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer.
• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
• We will conduct name-based and fingerprint-based criminal background checks on final candidates under consideration for this position. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
• You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
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