Information Technology Services Division
(1) Full-time position
| Salary: | Salary range 58 ($49,368 - $64,740 annually DOQ) |
| Recruitment number: | J1309ITS30003SA |
| Location: | Olympia, Wash. |
| Opening date: | October 14, 2009 |
| Closing date: | November 4, 2009 by 5 p.m. |
The opportunity
The Tax and Wage Technology (TWT) Unit is recruiting for a Web applications developer to design, develop, test, implement, maintain and enhance applications for all of the systems that TWT supports.
Major duties
This position independently performs consulting, designing, programming, installation, maintenance, quality assurance, troubleshooting and/or technical support for applications, hardware and software products, databases, database management systems and support products. Under supervision from a technical lead, this position helps maintain applications such as TAXIS, agency-wide web applications such as LAPS, the imaging system, Next Generation Tax System (NGTS) and is part of a web development resource pool responsible for maintaining production systems.
Required qualifications
Four years of information technology experience such as analyzing, designing, installing, programming, and/or maintaining computer software applications, hardware, telecommunications, or network infra-structure equipment or providing customer or technical support in information technology.
Special requirements
Three years of experience programming using an object oriented language (e.g., VB.NET, C#.NET or Java), a relational database management system (e.g., Microsoft SQL or Oracle), analyzing data, testing, evaluating, resolving complex problems and/or making recommendations.
Three years of experience of technical troubleshooting or problem solving experience with computer applications.
Desired qualifications
- At least three years of programming experience maintaining and supporting .NET web applications using Visual Studio.
- Experience in writing Windows services.
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.
How to apply
Your application materials must be received no later than 5 p.m. on November 4, 2009, 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.
