Software Development Specialist 3

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of the salary range 35 (step 1, currently $40.59 per hour) associated with this position.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

Selection devices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same position may not re-take the same selection device for a 6-month period.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

Background Check Information

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60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following\: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met 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; 42 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following\: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met 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; 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following\: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met 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.

Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation

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.

Assures requirements are thoroughly defined and approved; develops software applications and performs analysis and design; performs impacts analyses to identify interdependencies between systems and data; performs system design reviews; performs code reviews and ensures agency application development standards are met; responsible for assuring software quality by following defined quality standards, processes, and metrics; serves as technical lead, as assigned (e.g., Java, WebSphere, Oracle database, stored procedures, triggers, web development); leads or assists the development, implementation, and monitoring of development standards; works with assigned staff to identify and document system software requirements; defines problems and develops potential solutions; performs post-production support for business applications, which may include routine maintenance, enhancements, and the need to perform research to aid in troubleshooting software production errors; identifies alternate courses of action pertaining to design and development; assists in the review and evaluation of software development tools and methodologies.

Testing and Implementation\: creates detailed test designs and test plans; creates and reviews test data for performing test scenarios; coordinates execution of unit and system test scripts; coordinates debugging efforts and defect tracking; coordinates support of user acceptance testing; coordinates software implementation and deployment tasks.

Documentation\: writes, reviews, and coordinates development of application-related training materials and software user guides; program and/or application source code documentation (e.g., uses cases, in-line code comments); departmental standards; appropriate standards and criteria for acceptable programming; documentation and systems development lifecycle activities; review development lifecycle activities.

Assists higher-level IT staff with estimating workload requirements.

Job duty, knowledge, skill, and ability statements at a lower-level are understood to be able to be performed at any higher level. May be placed on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Required to carry and respond to pager/cellular phone as assigned. Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid drivers license.

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.

About us\:

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!

To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth Ohio.gov.

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8\:00am to 5\:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7\:00am & as late as 9\:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

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.