Application Development Manager (IT Manager 1)

Schedule: Full-time

Office of Information Services

The Office of Information Services (OIS) works to support the business functions and the delivery of health, human, and employment services through the application of information technology. OIS supports the delivery of programs to millions of recipients through the development and round-the-clock operation of automated information systems. Due to the number of end-users and technologies supported, OIS is one of the largest and most complex IT organizations within Ohio state government. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OIS webpage.

What You’ll Do

Are you an experienced leader in application development, who is passionate about designing scalable solutions and mentoring high-performing teams? Do you thrive in leading development teams using C#/.NET and Microsoft Azure? Are you searching for a supportive environment where you can combine your talents and inquisitive nature to drive technical innovation, learn and grow? If so, we invite you to apply for the Application Development Manager role within our Office of Information Services (OIS).

As an Application Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping IT strategies, leading development initiatives, and mentoring talented professionals. The primary focus is the modernization of our Support Enforcement Tracking System (SETS). SETS is a legacy system originally designed for mainframe languages and technologies that is being reimagined to a cloud-based, robust distributed system using microservices and other leading architectures and design patterns. As a leader and mentor of the application development team, you'll play an important role in shaping and delivering this project.

Lead and oversee the application development team, ensuring high-quality design and implementation of enterprise solutions.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Develop and optimize applications using C#/.NET and MS SQL, within Microsoft Azure using best practices for performance, security, scalability, and cost efficiency.

Implement Agile development methodologies to enhance collaboration, accelerate feature delivery, and maintain high-quality standards.

Manage and mentor development team members, fostering collaboration, technical growth, and innovation through code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Collaborate with stakeholders, including project managers, business relationship managers, and IT leadership, to ensure successful delivery of development projects.

Analyze business needs and translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Troubleshoot complex technical issues and lead the development team through incident response efforts for production environments.

Supervise and lead staff, including performance evaluations, training recommendations, mentoring, coaching and career development.

Schedule: 8 hour shift, between 7am-6pm as determined in consultation with supervisor, Monday through Friday. This position will be required to work outside normal work hours and scheduled shift in the event of emergencies and service outages.

Travel: No regular travel expected.

PN(s): 20080205

The candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

Option 1:

Completion of undergraduate core coursework in computer science, or completion of undergraduate core coursework in any academic major which included at least one course in each of the following: advanced-level computer programming language (for example, COBOL, Delphi, Java, Powerbuilder, Visual Basic, Pl 1, SAS PCS, Pacbase, Full Visual Suite, Designer 2000, Developer 2000, C, C++, Visual C, ECL, or Visual Studio), logic-based mathematics, data base concepts (for example, Oracle, Microsoft Access, Paradox, Sybase, IMS DB, DB2, Cache, DMS, or RDMS), computer systems analysis & design, & basic data processing concepts;

Additional 6 1/2 years (78 mos.) exp. commensurate with job duties to be performed & knowledges & skills required as outlined in approved position description on file for position to be filled as advertised in job posting.;

18 mos. exp. in performing project management functions as defined in series purpose.

Option 2:

8 1/2 years (102 mos.) exp. commensurate with job duties to be performed & knowledges & skills required as outlined in approved position description on file for position to be filled as advertised in job posting;

18 months exp. in performing project management functions as defined in series purpose.

Option 3:

12 mos. exp. as Information Technology Supervisor 3, 64119, or equivalent.

Option 4:

In offices of statewide information technology policy & planning, positions require completion of undergraduate core coursework in computer science, or completion of undergraduate core coursework in any academic major which included at least one course in each of the following: advanced-level computer programming language (for example, COBOL, Delphi, Java, Powerbuilder, Visual Basic, Pl 1, SAS PCS, Pacbase, Full Visual Suite, Designer 2000, Developer 2000, C, C++, Visual C, ECL, or Visual Studio), logic-based mathematics, data base concepts (for example, Oracle, Microsoft Access, Paradox, Sybase, IMS DB, DB2, Cache, DMS, or RDMS), computer systems analysis & design, & basic data processing concepts;

3 yrs. exp. in utilizing word processing software;

3 yrs. exp. in utilizing internet browser(s) for research;

54 mos. exp. which included following: knowledge of information technology architecture components, developing information technology strategic plans, preparing & making presentations/public speaking, writing information technology related policy & procedures, preparing & monitoring budget, providing cost & resources estimates, & contract management;

2 yrs. exp. in utilizing e-mail system;

18 mos. exp. in project management or lead role on information technology project;

12 mos. exp. in utilizing spreadsheet software;

12 mos. exp. as Information Technology Supervisor 3, 64119, or equivalent.

Or the equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 16. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $43.29 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 16

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 9

Hourly

$45.45

$47.99

$50.62

$53.47

$56.40

$59.63

$62.08

$64.98

Annual

$94,536

$99,819

$105,290

$111,218

$117,312

$124,030

$129,126

$135,158

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 Months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

Telework & Work-From-Home

All positions at ODJFS are in-office positions. We are currently migrating from remote work to in-office work. Should you be invited for an interview or assessment, please inquire at that time if this is an in-office position or a currently/temporarily remote position.