Overview

As part of the Agency of Digital Services' IT Team supporting the Department of Children & Families (DCF) within the Agency of Human Services, this IT System Developer I will:

• Serve as a developer for Agency of Digital Service's applications that support the Department of Children & Families (DCF).
• Provide technical solutions based on the organization's direction, operations, processes, and principles.

NOTE: This position is based out of our Waterbury facilities with some telework available (currently up to 4 days per week).

We are seeking candidates with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of software development platforms, computer programming languages, software frameworks, basic server administration, and design patterns.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to prepare system designs, workflow plans, report format and input/output documents adequate to meet user needs.
• Ability to perform software and data base design and to construct specifications for programmers and data base administrators.
• Ability to convert user specifications into a successful data processing application.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate system performance.
• Ability to evaluate and estimate system development costs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure from deadlines

Who May Apply

This position, IT Systems Developer I (Job Requisition #47797), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

Level I - 47797

Level II: 47804

Level III: 47805

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Anna.Goren@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

This position is based out of our Waterbury facilities with some telework available (currently up to 4 days per week). Duties are generally performed in a standard office setting. Some work outside of regular work schedule may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in computer science or college-level coursework that includes 15 computer science credits

OR

Two (2) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of development experience
• Proficiency in Salesforce.com Administrative tasks like creating profiles, roles & users, manipulating page layouts and record types, setting up email services, configuring approvals, designing workflows, creating reports & dashboards, working in both the Classic UI and Lightning
• Knowledge of systems analysis, system design and database architecture.
• Experience HTML/CSS and JavaScript
• Familiarity with Java and/or .Net
• Familiarity with relational databases and T-SQL
• Knowledge of integration architecture as well as third-party integration tools and Web Services API/third-party integration tools (for example DreamFactory, Mulesoft, Rhapsody).
• Knowledge of Public Sector and Human Service's technology

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.