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Senior Applications Developer

Salary

$77,379.00 - $117,497.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2025-28856-01524

Department

Executive Offices

Division

EX OA C&E ITDC Sltns Mgmt Div

Opening Date

07/11/2025

Closing Date

7/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

01524

Position Number

00269422

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00812230

Bureau / Division

Conservation and Environment IT Delivery Center

Worksite Address

40 Market Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

Rob Konowitch

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you a seasoned information technology guru looking to work for an amazing organization? The Conservation & Environment IT Delivery Center (CEDC) is seeking a Senior Applications Developer to serve as a team lead in our Harrisburg Office. If you have the technical, teamwork, and leadership skills to oversee development projects that involve critical business processes, numerous variables, and diverse operational requirements, then we want to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be the development lead for all the technical development performed in CEDC’s work for the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR), under the direction of the Division Chief, and be responsible for ensuring that the delivered solutions adhere to the technical architecture defined by the architect, the enterprise architects, and approved by the architecture review committee. Responsibilities include meeting with users to analyze existing business processes and systems; conducting long range planning to ensure that development efforts are made with an eye to continuous improvement; and developing, leading, or participating in Agile techniques and the development of objectives for proposed systems. You will also be expected to provide guidance to contractor staff and collaborate with other team leads within the CEDC to ensure development staff are utilizing the latest software development tools, standard practices, and procedures.

This highly advanced technical work in the analysis, planning, design, development, testing, debugging, maintenance, and documentation of highly complex applications will rely on your professional experience with .Net Framework 4.8 and .Net 8. Your technical abilities, leadership, and communication skills will ensure development projects fulfill the needs of our clients’ business systems, as well as the CEDC initiatives. Take your career to the next level and help create and maintain applications needed for DCNR to conserve and sustain Pennsylvania’s natural resources for present and future generations’ use and enjoyment!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00269422) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ One year as an Applications Developer 2 or Computer Programmer 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or

+ Three years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field;or

+ Five years of information technology experience that includes three years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance;or

+ One year of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

+ You must possess three or more years of full-time professional experience working with .Net Framework 4.8.

+ You must possess one or more years of full-time professional experience working with .Net 8.

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Selective Criteria:Do you possess three or more years of full-time professional experience working with .Net Framework 4.8?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you indicated YES to the question above, please describe the details of the experience you possess. Please be sure to address the items listed below in your response. The claimed experience must also be provided within the experience section of your application. If you indicated NO to the question above, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The specific duties you performed related to your experience with .Net Framework 4.8

+ Your level of responsibility

03

Selective Criteria: Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional experience working with .Net 8?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you indicated YES to the question above, please describe the details of the experience you possess. Please be sure to address the items listed below in your response. The claimed experience must also be provided within the experience section of your application. If you indicated NO to the question above, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The specific duties you performed related to your experience with .Net 8

+ Your level of responsibility

05

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Applications Developer 2 or Computer Programmer 4 for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

How many years of full-time information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance do you possess?

+ 1 or more years

+ 6 months but less than 1 year

+ Less than 6 months

+ None

08

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

09

How much graduate coursework have you completed in an information technology field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ 30 credits or more

+ 15 but less than 30 credits

+ Less than 15 credits

+ None

10

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – APPLICATION PLANNING

Identifies objectives and operational needs as well as alternative design options and their feasibility. Determines existing system inefficiencies or problems, level of utilization, and computer equipment capabilities. Develops specifications for proposed business applications and provides recommendations for systems parameters, including the proposed schedule and projected costs for development.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience developing application specifications for proposed business applications. I was also responsible for providing a proposed timeline for task completion and the projected costs for development.

+ B. I have experience planning and implementing application specifications; however, someone else was responsible for providing a proposed timeline for task completion and the projected costs for development based on the specifications I developed.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application planning and design, project planning and implementation, or project management.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to application planning.

+ Your level of responsibility.

13

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

14

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

Develops or customizes and tests application systems to support users. Develops detailed functional specifications for system customizations, modifications, or workflow development based on business requirements. Writes code for update statements, modules, and programs as required. Makes recommendations if standard solutions are appropriate or if customizations are needed or feasible.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience developing and customizing new and existing application systems to support users. I was responsible for testing applications to identify and resolve any performance or workflow issues.

+ B. I have experience customizing existing application systems to support users and testing applications to identify and resolve any performance or workflow issues. Someone else was responsible for developing the initial application system.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application development.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to application development.

+ Your level of responsibility.

16

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

17

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – APPLICATION MONITORING AND OPTIMIZATION

Monitors and maintains scheduled interfaces, new or existing application customizations, unit and system test documents, and user acceptance test scripts. Performs regression testing and monitors the integration and interaction of the system with other related components. Analyzes application performance and makes recommendations for program tuning and job scheduling. Researches technology developments and informs management of potential impacts to current systems.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience monitoring and evaluating application performance. I was responsible for performing regression testing and taking corrective action.

+ B. I have experience monitoring and evaluating application performance. I took corrective action based on the regression testing performed by someone else.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application optimization, application performance management, or performance tuning and optimization.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

18

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to application monitoring.

+ The actual duties you performed related to application optimization.

+ Your level of responsibility.

19

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

20

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – SOURCE CODE MANAGEMENT

Installs and utilizes source code management tools to monitor applications changes and effectively update source code. Deploys updated source code to test or production environments to support continued application functionality.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience installing and utilizing source code management tools to monitor application changes. I was responsible for updating and deploying source code to test or production environments.

+ B. I have experience installing and utilizing source code management tools to monitor application changes. Someone else was responsible for updating and deploying source code to test or production environments.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to source code management systems or software engineering tools and practices.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

21

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to updating and deploying source code.

+ The types of source code management tools you installed and utilized.

+ Your level of responsibility.

22

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

23

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Troubleshoots and resolves application issues. Responds to escalated incidents by diagnosing and troubleshooting issues and works with end users and service providers to resolve issues. Provides guidance to users, managers, and other information technology professionals in application planning, design, implementation, operation, security, and quality assurance.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience troubleshooting and resolving application issues. I was responsible for resolving all levels of technical questions and issues. I was the escalation point for complex issues referred by lower-level technicians.

+ B. I have experience troubleshooting and resolving application issues. I was responsible for resolving routine questions and issues but referred more complex technical issues to a higher-level technician for resolution.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application troubleshooting.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

24

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to the technical assistance you provided.

+ Your level of responsibility.

25

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

26

WORK BEHAVIOR 6 – SECURITY

Follows established standards to ensure adherence with established security policies. Processes all security requests for access to application systems, determines user roles, and coordinates security requirements with other IT areas. Researches current security solutions and informs management of emerging technologies.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience configuring user roles and processing security requests for access to application systems.

+ B. I have experience processing security requests for access to application systems based on user roles that someone else configured.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to information technology security.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

27

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to security.

+ Your level of responsibility.

28

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

29

WORK BEHAVIOR 7 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Prepares written, technical, or narrative documents such as status reports, implementation plans, testing script materials, and user acceptance documents and plans, which identify progress and/or deviations from objectives. Authors narrative and analytical reports that convey application effectiveness in meeting business requirements.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience preparing written, technical, or narrative documents such as status reports, requirements and design documents, testing script materials, and user acceptance documents and plans. I was responsible for the final document that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients

+ B. I have experience preparing written, technical, or narrative documents such as status reports, requirements and design documents, testing script materials, and user acceptance documents and plans. I was responsible for compiling a portion of the document, but someone else was responsible for the final version that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, journalism, or communications.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to written communication.

+ The types of written documents you prepared.

+ Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/t