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Applications Developer 2
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PA)
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Applications Developer 2
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Applications Developer 2
Salary
$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2025-39172
Department
Infrastructure Investment Authority
Division
PV Pennvest
Opening Date
12/30/2025
Closing Date
1/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
01522
Position Number
00122665
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A4
Pay Group
ST08
Bureau / Division Code
00331000
Bureau / Division
Pennvest
Worksite Address
Forum Building, 607 South Drive, 5th Floor - West
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17120
Contact Name
Michelle Seltzer
Contact Phone
717.705.1657
Contact Email
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
THE POSITION
Would you like to use your software engineering skills to assist Pennsylvania residents and entities with obtaining clean water? The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has a unique opportunity for you to achieve your goals as an Applications Developer 2. In this role, you will have the chance to develop web applications and database queries for PENNVEST Web Applications. These critical resources assist Pennsylvania municipalities, authorities, businesses, and communities with applying for financial assistance for various types of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects.
If you excel at applying application development and software engineering processes while ensuring that web applications meet ADA mandates and requirements, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help serve communities across Pennsylvania with our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will complete application development, database activities, power platform, technical support, analysis, and related work to ensure PENNVEST systems are secure, high-performing, and compliant with all requirements. Your responsibilities will involve developing business solutions using Power Platform, creating Power Automate workflows between web applications and services, and establishing data visualization between PENNVEST web applications using Power BI. This includes creating SQL queries for PENNVEST web application and using MVC framework while adhering to ADA mandates and requirements.
You will also gather requirements from business users and translate them into effective technical solutions, ensure thorough documentation, provide technical support to internal and external users, and conduct and promote quality assurance and testing of web applications. Your work will ensure usability and accessibility for end users in their efforts to improve water quality, promote economic development, protect our environment and increase the health and safety of all people in Pennsylvania. Apply and make a difference with us!
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=00122665) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
+ Full-time employment
+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Start and end times are non-negotiable
+ Telework: You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time as PENNVEST operates in a virtual office format. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If for any reason you are unable to telework from your home office, and at other times as needed, you will be required to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg to work. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
+ 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 1 or Computer Programmer 3 (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
+ Two years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field;or
+ Four years of information technology experience that includes two years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance;or
+ A bachelor's degree in any information technology field.
+ Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Additional Requirements:
+ You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Pennsylvania upon hire. You must reside in Pennsylvania prior to your start date.
+ You must have at least one year of experience with MS SQL Server 2019 or later.
+ You must have at least one year of experience with JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, Razor, DOM (Document Object Model), and OWASP.
+ You must have at least one year of experience with the MVC framework.
+ You must have at least one year of experience with N-Tier application development using C# in the .NET Framework.
+ You must have at least one year of experience with User Interface (UI) or User Experience (UX).
+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rightsmustapply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
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.
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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.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Applications Developer 1 or as a Computer Programmer 3 for one or more years full-time?
+ Yes
+ No
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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 experience must also 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.
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How much full-time paraprofessional information technology experience do you possess?
+ 4 years or more
+ 3 but less than 4 years
+ 2 but less than 3 years
+ 1 but less than 2 years
+ Less than 1 year
+ None
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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 experience must also 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.
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Have you successfully completed, or are you within three months of completing a bachelor's degree 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 you answer “Yes” to this question based on education 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.
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.
+ Yes
+ No
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If you are within three months of completing a bachelor's degree in information technology, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.
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Additional Requirement- Do you have at least one year of experience with MS SQL Server 2019 or later?
+ Yes
+ No
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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.
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Additional Requirement- Do you have at least one year of experience with JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, Razor, DOM (Document Object Model), and OWASP?
+ Yes
+ No
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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.
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Additional Requirement- Do you have at least one year of experience with the MVC framework?
+ Yes
+ No
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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.
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Additional Requirement- Do you have at least one year of experience with N-Tier application development using C# in the .NET Framework?
+ Yes
+ No
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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.
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Additional Requirement- Do you have at least one year of experience with User Interface (UI) or User Experience (UX)?
+ Yes
+ No
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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.
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Additional Requirement- Do you currently reside in or are you willing to relocate to Pennsylvania?
+ Yes
+ No
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
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