Software Development Specialist 1 (Hybrid Eligible)

Schedule: Full-time

About Us:

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'll Do: Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Information Technology (Application Development)

Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE) Report into the office one day a month (May be subject to change)

PRIMARY TECHNOLOGY: #C Object-Oriented Programming using, .NET Framework

SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY: SQL (SQL Server), Web Development (HTML/JavaScript) Azure & AWS

Reads, writes, extracts and/or reports from individual file(s); creates and/or modifies existing program modules (i.e., the creation of static content or graphics related to web-design is not software development); complies with software reusability guidelines; uses report generators, data manipulation tools, data query tools, program tracing/debugging tools, software development tools and versioning tools as required; learns and acquires new skills via training, seminars, self- directed study, research of published materials, etc.; applies development process.

Writes test cases and/or scripts for unit and systems testing with minimal to no supervision; creates or sets-up test data for performing test scenarios; executes unit test scripts and assists in executing system test scripts independently; verifies and documents unit and system test results to ensure software is producing desired results; debugs and revises programs when unit and system tests do not produce desired results.

Assists in gathering system requirements; defines and documents current and/or future business process flows; assists in developing future process flows; gathers and analyzes facts; defines problems; assists in developing potential solutions; identifies and develops software solutions to business problems; assists in post-production support of business applications, which may include routine maintenance and enhancements and the need to perform research to aid in troubleshooting software production errors.

Assists higher-level software developers in the development of application related training materials and software user- guides; creates and/or modifies necessary program and/or application source code documentation (e.g., use cases, in-line code comments) in accordance with agency standards; assists in records and/or reports development life cycle activities; learns to develop and document appropriate standards and criteria for acceptable programming, documentation, and systems development life cycle activities.

Communicates with peers and others; performs software development tasks per verbal instructions; asks questions, listens to and processes answers in order to exchange technical information in support of software development; obtains information on focused technical tasks involving database, infrastructure, and application information; leads focused discussions with technical topics in support of software development; conveys information compiled from a variety of sources to technical and non-technical personnel and/or management; summarizes, in writing, information on a specific topic in support of software development.

Promotes system security and awareness by adhering to the Agency's and/or State's IT security policy(s) and standards. Researches, reads, understands, and applies relevant techniques and procedures from data processing manuals to complete duties timely and efficiently; assists in supporting user acceptance testing; performs software implementation tasks, including source control and deployment activities. Receives orientation related to mentorship and applies as necessary (e.g., definition, purpose, strategies, and evaluation techniques).

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

-Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; 18 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; 12 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting (See job duties: PRIMARY TECHNOLOGY: C# Object-Oriented Programming using .NET Framework; SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY: SQL (SQL Server), Web Development, (HTML/JavaScript) Azure & AWS are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list technology related experience commensurate with the position in question.

Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation

Technical Skills: Information Technology, Software Development/Implementation

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Active Learning, Customer Focus, Reasoning