Information Technology Services Division
This position must be filled as soon as possible. It is at the hiring manager’s discretion to close this recruitment at anytime.
The opportunity
Performs or leads analysis, consulting, design, programming, maintenance, and/or support for complex applications that impact multiple business units or functions for Employment Security Department (ESD) Application Systems.
The mission of ESD is to provide help for job seekers, to ensure the unemployed of Washington State have the means to support their family while seeking employment, connect job seekers with employers, and provide businesses with the information and tools needed to adapt to a changing economy.
Major duties
- As a senior level technical specialist you will plan, analyze, optimize, develop, and enhance complex applications.
- Develops alternative solutions, makes recommendations, facilitates application approval process, and implements approved solutions.
- Develops Use cases.
- Designs, develops, codes, tests, and implements specifications for complex applications from start to finish using Active Server Pages, JavaScript, Microsoft.Net, Microsoft Reporting Services, XML, Web Services, SQL Server, IIS WEB Server, and HTML programming languages.
- As a project member of large, high-risk projects, you will develop project plans, sets, and maintain project schedule, coordinate design maintenance and testing, assign and lead staff, ensure standards are met (quality assurance is met), develop and implement communication strategy and manage budget.
- Performs off-hour callback (standby) to restart and recover failed jobs in the production environment, as assigned by the appointing authority.
- Mentors, coaches, and trains junior level staff in software and hardware applicable to ESD Application Systems.
- Responsible for working with the Production Control staff in coordinating job scheduling information, job documentation, and client security requirements for Information Services computer-based applications.
Required qualifications
Four years of information technology (IT) experience such as consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications, hardware, telecommunications, or network infrastructure equipment; directing projects; providing customer or technical support in IT; or administering or supervising staff who performed work in any of these IT disciplines.
Special Requirements
Four years in the past seven years experience programming computers using Microsoft.Net, Microsoft Reporting Services, SQL, and HTML programming languages, and one year defining Use cases.
Desired qualifications
- The ability to thrive in a high-intensity, fast-paced environment, and provide workable solutions to complex problems.
- Four years experience in the following technologies: Active Server Pages, JavaScript, VB.Net, ASP.Net, VBScript.Net, JavaScript, XML, Web Services, and IIS WEB Server.
Why we work here
Employment Security employees:
- Make a difference in the lives of people looking for work.
- Receive affordable, quality healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision options.
- Get a generous, paid time-off package.
- Enjoy an employer-funded retirement plan.
- Can sign up for a deferred-compensation program, flexible-spending accounts and tuition reimbursement.
- Work in a challenging and fun environment with creative, talented, and diverse individuals.
Your application materials must be received no later than 5 p.m. on June 30, 2010, to be considered for this position.
Complete and submit:
1) To download an ESD application, click the link below.
ESD Application
2) Letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications for this opportunity
3) Résumé
Send your complete applicant package via e-mail to HRrecruiting@esd.wa.gov. Please reference the recruitment number in your email subject line.
To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete applicant package and follow the application instructions. Incomplete applicant packages will not be considered.
- Application materials must be in Word format (no PDF or scanned files).
- A signature is not required on the application form.
- Please do not password-protect the application form.
- Only electronically submitted materials are accepted.
The application package will be evaluated on quality and completeness as part of the screening/evaluation process. Should you have any questions regarding the application process please check the Frequently Asked Questions - Jobs at Employment Security page.
Agency profile
Employment Security Department (ESD) is one of the largest executive agencies in Washington State government.
The mission of Employment Security Department is to help Washington's workers and employers succeed in the global
economy by delivering superior employment services, timely unemployment benefits, and a fair and stable unemployment
insurance system.
Information Technology Services Division profile
ITSD supports and maintains the agency's computer systems and provides technical assistance in the installation and operation of personal computers and software.
Other information
As a condition of employment, the successful candidate accepting this position must comply with the Union Security clause contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees.
Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or needing this job announcement in an alternate format should provide contact information via e-mail, or via telecommunications device for the deaf at 800-676-3777.
