IT Application Developer - Journey (In-Training)

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If you enjoy working with a high performing team, constantly challenging yourself, and learning new things, we promise you will not get bored. If you want to work in a place that truly values you and your ideas to improve processes and allow us to exceed our customer expectations, this job is for you.

The Information Technology Management Unit within the Water Resources Program (WRP) at our Headquarters building in Lacey, WA is currently looking to fill a permanent Application Developer – Journey (In-Training) position. We are a cross-functional team of 10 professionals who are dedicated to providing advanced software applications to support the WRP’s scientists, engineers, inspectors, and policy makers.

In this role, you will work in a supportive and professional environment with fantastic people who are passionate about the environment, understand the importance of work-life balance, and are focused on continual improvement and learning. You will contribute to diverse projects using the Microsoft development stack and agile methodologies to tackle some of today's most challenging and exciting IT systems. Your work will directly support the creation of a new Water Adjudication System from design to deployment that is focused on quantifying water allocation in select areas of Washington State.

The mission of the Water Resources (WR) program is to manage water resources to meet the current and future needs of the natural environment and Washington's communities.

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embrace the value of people.

Tele-work options for this position: This position is eligible to telework up to 90% of the time. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of November 30, 2022. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before November 29, 2022. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan. 

Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.

 

Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.

 

Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.

 

Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued. 

 

Duties

What makes this role unique? 

As a key member in the Water Resources Information Technology (WRIT) Unit, you will design, develop, maintain, and enhance applications for the Water Resources Program (WRP) focusing mainly on designing, programming and deploying a new Water Adjudication System.

The team works in close collaboration to support all of our IT systems, ensuring many opportunities for additional training.

Qualifications

This is an In-Training position: The goal class for this position is at the journey level. We will consider applicants who meet the requirements for both the journey and entry levels. If the finalist meets the requirements at the entry level then they will be hired as an Entry level Application Developer and will be placed in a training program to become a Journey level Application Developer within a specified period.

Option 1: Two (2) years of experience in computer application development and maintenance. Experience may include some or all of the following: analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining and/or programming software applications.

Option 2: An Associate’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or closely related field; OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in IT or related program.

*Additional combinations of education or accredited vocational training, as listed above, can substitute for all but one (1) year of experience.

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements at the Entry level for this position:

Possible CombinationsCollege credit hours or degree – as listed above.Years of required experience – as listed above.Combination 1No college credit hours or degree.2 years of experience.Combination 230-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.1 years of experience.Combination 360-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits OR an Associate's degree or higher OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program.0 years of experience.

Option 1: Four (4) years of experience in computer application development and maintenance. Experience may include some or all of the following: analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining and/or programming software applications.

Option 2: An Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or closely related field; OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in IT or related program AND two (2) years of experience as listed above.

Option 3: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or closely related field AND one (1) year of experience as listed above.

*Additional combinations of education or accredited vocational training, as listed above, can substitute for all but one (1) year of experience.

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements at the Journey level for this position:

Possible CombinationsCollege credit hours or degree – as listed above.Years of required experience – as listed above.Combination 1No college credit hours or degree.4 years of experience.Combination 230-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.3 years of experience.Combination 360-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits OR an Associate's degree OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program.2 years of experience.Combination 490-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.1 year of experience.Combination 5 A Bachelor's Degree or higher.1 year of experience.

We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.

Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

Supplemental Information

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. 

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Ann-Marie Sweeten at Ann-Marie.Sweeten@ecy.wa.gov.  Please do not contact Ann-Marie to inquire about the status of your application.  

To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov

As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information 

Student debt: how working for Ecology can help

The Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.

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Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.  

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.