Analyst/Programmer 4

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, is recruiting for a Analyst/Programmer 4 in Anchorage.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

**Classification Study Notice**

This position is currently undergoing review as part of the IT Project job class study, and therefore, both the title and the assigned pay range may be subject to change upon completion of the study.

What You Will Be Doing:

As a full-time Analyst/Programmer 4, you will have opportunities to be a team lead on projects, and you will also mentor junior developers on their tasks within projects. You will be working with a fun, creative team to maintain DMLW's website and web application stack, developing, testing, and producing web-based line-of-business applications and databases of varying levels of complexity to support Alaskan's land and water management, along with documentation of your work, support of users of your work via a support ticketing system, managing prioritization of projects and tasks, and continuous improvement of processes as a team. Your work actively benefits Alaskans, your coworkers, both immediate and across the division, and DMLW's mission of putting Alaska's resources to work - now and in the future.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The Division of Mining, Land, and Water focuses on putting Alaska's land, mineral, and water resources to work - now and in the future - through a balance of development and conservation while actively minding the public interest. We manage 105 million acres of upland, tideland, and submerged lands, as well as navigable waters.

The IT Services section develops and supports a variety of software to support this mission, favoring active collaboration with our fellows across the agency to continuously improve and optimize both their work and our own.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

In DMLW's IT Services section, you will be part of a close and dedicated team of IT professionals working in a positive, casual, yet professional and supportive environment where team building is actively encouraged. We are integral to DMLW's work, supporting 15 other sections in advancing our shared passion for the management and development of Alaska's natural resources. Our work schedules are highly flexible, with situational and hybrid telework options available. We actively celebrate achievements in our work and professional development, including offering and encouraging training in applicable technologies.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is located on the 10th floor of the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, with a beautiful view of the Knik Arm and Downtown Anchorage. Parking is provided in the Linny Pacillo Parking Garage, directly across the street from the Atwood Building. Core office hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM, with a 7 1/2-hour daily work schedule within or near that time; IT schedules vary with each teammate, as we understand the needs of all user schedules differ significantly.

The daily routine for this position centers around collaboration on projects and support of our fellows; we favor a relaxed and fun environment with active collaboration in task orientation, and are supportive, empathetic, respectful, and held accountable to one another through effective communication in the work and support we provide across both our team and our division as a whole (and, less frequently, beyond).

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.

Computer Languages: Knowledge of computer languages and their applications to enable a system to perform specific functions.

Software Development: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for designing, developing, and testing software in a given environment.

Software Testing and Evaluation: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for analyzing and developing software test and evaluation procedures.

Technical Documentation: Knowledge of procedures for developing technical and operational support documentation.

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Minimum Qualifications

Four years of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language. One year of this experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer information management support specialty.

Substitution:

A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS) or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for one year of the required experience. An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience.

Special Note:

An applicant who is considered under the Substitution above qualifies to apply for this job class IF the applicable coursework is completed within three (3) months of hire. Under this option, an applicant may receive a conditional job offer; however, proof of completion will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.

Individual positions at each level in this class series may require expertise in a particular area of programming or analysis. Recruitment and selection will be on the basis of these requirements.

For some positions in these job classes, a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.

Additional Required Information

** Please read the information below carefully. **

At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include:

A resume with a complete job history.

A copy of educational transcripts, if education is being used to demonstrate competencies or meet minimum qualifications.

Cover letter – see instructions below.

A list of at least three professional references with current contact information, including name, employer, and current telephone numbers. At least one reference must be from a current or former supervisor.

A copy of your driver's license.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Requires knowledge and experience writing in C#, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS programming languages, including how to create usable and accessible web designs.

Requires understanding of mid-level SQL Queries and design of databases, stored procedures, and their functions, as well as how to create new databases.

Requires experience using version control software in a production environment.

Requires oral and written communication skills, the ability to both work in a team and independently, a desire and aptitude for building new skills, and a mindset for setting and accomplishing goals.

Business analysis skills to properly determine customer needs and interface with customers for product development, debugging, testing, and release.

Application Notice

Cover Letter

If invited to an interview, you will be required to provide a cover letter. It should be two to three paragraphs (no longer than one page) and describe how your knowledge and experience will support your success in this role.

Additionally, please bring a technical writing sample demonstrating your documentation of coding projects you have previously worked on and completed. The length should be sufficient to fully demonstrate your documentation style and habits.

Supplemental Questions

For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) utilizes four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant’s level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

Education

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not yet obtained a degree, please indicate the units you have completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education

Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively, an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institution's transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institution's curricula. It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying.

Work Experience

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note: Attaching a resume is not a substitute for completing the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Bargaining Unit

If you are a current state employee, please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.

Driver’s License Requirement

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should call or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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Contact Information

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Tina Veldkamp

Program Coordinator 2

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