Software Development Specialist 2

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Creating a seamless and user-centric experience for all Ohio Taxpayers

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Section 2961 of the Ohio Revised Code prohibits individuals convicted of a felony including but not limited to fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency. Additionally, section 5703.081 of the Ohio Revised Code requires the Ohio Department of Taxation employees to promptly file and pay tax returns.

The selected candidate must have 12 months experience working with .NET

48 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following\: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation 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; 30 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following\: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation 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; 24 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following\: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency 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 are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.

Technical Skills\: Computer Literacy, Software development/implementation

Professional Skills\: Attention to Detail, Problem Solving

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guiding our agency is the Mission Statement which explains that we are ONE TEAM providing education, innovation, outreach, and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy, accuracy, responsiveness, and equitability in each interaction.

Taxation is looking for a professional, passionate, and promotable candidate who is service minded to join our team—if this sounds like you, continue reading below to learn more about this career opportunity with Taxation!

What You’ll do as a Software Development Specialist 2 in Data Capture

This position will work with the Development, Support, Infrastructure, and Production Systems teams in order to meet the agency's needs to support the business community directly, and taxpayers indirectly.

General duties for the position include\:

· Day to day development support of various systems.

· Comprehensive Unit and System/Integration testing

· Occasional new Development, but mostly support on the legacy system

· For the future, prepare to learn and support Taxation’s new Enterprise system known as OH Tax (FAST Software, GenTax.)

Below is an outline of some of the legacy systems the position may support:

The Ohio Department of Taxation maintains an integrated System known as Data Capture (DC). Specifically, DC includes OCR software provided by FairFax Inc. featuring the Quick Modules Application. The overall process includes the use of IBML High Speed Scanners and IBM’s FileNet Content Manager. The system is .NET based with a MS SQL Server Backend.

Taxation also maintains an integrated Tax Administration System known as STARS. Specifically, the STARS suite includes the core Oracle PSRM product and other peripheral components (i.e. EngageOne, FileNet, COGNOS, PeopleSoft, DataStage, IBM App connect). STARS is JAVA based with an Oracle Backend, running on WebSphere.

In addition, the Department maintains an integrated Tax Administration System known as Tax Equalization. Tax Equalization is a process in which the Department ensures uniformity and fairness in property taxation through its oversight of the appraisal work of local County Auditors. Auditors routinely conduct a full reappraisal of real property. This information is needed for the Tax Equalization System (TE). The TE system is used internally. It is JAVA based with a DB2 & MS SQL Server Backend, running on WebSphere.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone\: or by email to: .

A full Position Description will be provided during the interview process.