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IT Applications Specialist 1/2

Salary

$4,770.00 - $8,589.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LDI-2025-36

Department

Insurance-Commissioner of Insurance

Opening Date

07/11/2025

Closing Date

7/25/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

This vacancy is located in the Office of Management & Finance/Information Technology Division.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of experience in information technology; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

An associate's degree in information technology plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus three years of experience in information technology; OR

A master’s degree plus three years of experience in information technology.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE:

A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=175350) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Lead and Guide Project Work

+ Manage IT projects from start to finish, making sure everyone knows what to do and stays on track.

+ Help team members solve problems and complete technical tasks on time.

+ Plan and Deliver Solutions

+ Use your knowledge of tech tools to suggest better ways to get things done.

+ Plan out timelines and resources needed for new systems or system improvements.

+ Design and Build Systems

+ Help design and build new technology tools that the department uses every day.

+ Work with databases and applications to make sure everything fits together and runs smoothly.

+ Work with Others to Get Results

+ Talk regularly with coworkers and managers to keep everyone updated on project progress.

+ Lead meetings, share updates, and make sure everything is clearly documented.

+ Keep Systems Running Smoothly

+ Make sure updates and changes to systems don’t cause problems with other parts of the department’s tech setup.

+ Troubleshoot issues when systems don’t work as expected and help fix them quickly.

+ Train and Support the Team

+ Share your knowledge with others by helping newer team members or explaining how certain tools work.

+ Create user guides or step-by-step instructions to make tools easier to use.

+ Use Data to Drive Decisions

+ Look at system data and user needs to help decide what changes or improvements should be made.

+ Help gather and review information used in contracts and special tech projects.

+ Explore New Technologies

+ Stay up to date with the latest technology trends and tools.

+ Recommend new tools that can help the department work smarter and faster.

Position-Specific Details:

This vacancy is located in the Office of Management & Finance/Information Technology Division.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Phillip Donagriche

Louisiana Department of Insurance

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

[email protected]

The LA Department of Insurance is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Describe your experience with application development, including types of applications, technologies used, and your role. If this does not apply to you, please enter "N/A."

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Describe your experience as a lead for an application development team, including team size, application types, and your responsibilities. If this does not apply to you, please enter "N/A."

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Describe your experience managing an application project, including project scope, your role, and any methodologies used. If this does not apply to you, please enter "N/A."

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Have you completed twenty-four (24) semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please list each course name, the number of semester hours earned, and the accredited university. Example: ISDS 1100 – Introduction to Management Information Systems – 3 hrs – LSU If you answered "no," please type "N/A."

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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