Applications Developer

Description:

We are looking for a self-motivated candidate who possesses good skills and knowledge in .NET programming, MS SQL Server, JavaScript, and SQL Reporting Services. Candidates will be asked to take a technical written test to demonstrate their skills.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.*
TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENT: Applicants using education to qualify for the position must provide a copy of their college transcript by the closing date of this job posting If a copy of your transcript is not received by the closing date of this posting, your application will be considered incomplete.*

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To analyze and develop information technology applications that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from an IT Supervisor or IT Manager. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May provide guidance to lower-level personnel.
LOCATION OF WORK:
State agencies with application development activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from IT Applications Developer 1 by the presence of experienced-level tasks relative to applications development activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.
Differs from IT Applications Developer 3 by the absence of advanced-level tasks relative to applications development activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.This position is located in the Office of Management & Finance, Information Technology Division within the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry. The Information Technology Division provides management to the computing systems for each of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry’s location and supports all uses on more than 100 custom and third-party software applications. Supervision for this position is received from the IT Management Consultant 1.
Service* – Our mission is to promote, protect and advance agriculture and forestry, and soil and water resources. We are responsible for administering many of the programs and enforcing the regulations that impact every aspect of the state’s agricultural and forestry.
Culture – We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community.
Growth – LDAF encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development and career progression groups through SCS.
Benefits – LDAF offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave and rolls over from year to year, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and more.
Location – LDAF is located on Florida Blvd. in Mid-City, so your daily commute to the office is free from the traffic congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.