Programmer I

TPWD - Programmer I  (00032942)

 

Organization: PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

 

Primary Location: Texas-Austin

 

Work Locations: DW-TPWD Headquarters 4200 Smith School Road  Austin 78744

 

Job: Computer and Mathematical

 

Employee Status: Regular

 

Schedule: Full-time

 

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

 

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

 

State Job Code: 0241  

Salary Admin Plan: B

 

Grade: 19  

Salary (Pay Basis): 4,000.00 - 4,000.00 (Monthly)

 

Number of Openings: 1

 

Overtime Status: Exempt

 

Job Posting: May 18, 2023, 8:58:27 AM

 

Closing Date: Jun 1, 2023, 11:59:00 PM

 

 

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

PLEASE NOTE:  

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. 

 

Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete.

 

Applications with “See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state ‘unknown’ for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview. 

 

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:  Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login. CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en  

 

Programmer I-VI

Army

25B, 255A, 255S, 26B

Programmer I-VI

Navy

CT, CTR, IT, 181X, 182X, 681X, 682X, 781X, 782X

Programmer I-VI

Coast Guard

IT, CYB10, CYB11, ISM

Programmer I-VI

Marine Corps

0673, 2652, 2653, 8846

Programmer I-VI

Air Force

3D0X4, 8K000, 16KX

 

*More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:

https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/ https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you choose to claim veteran’s employment preference including surviving spouse or orphan of a veteran as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach a DD214 at the time your application is submitted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Veteran’s Hiring Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

HIRING CONTACT: Mark Miller, (512) 389 4549

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: TPWD Information Technology - Application Development, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX, 78744

 

Performs routine to moderately complex (journey-level) computer programming work including interacting closely with project management and customers to develop requirements, design, build and maintain custom web applications. The focus for this position will be on development of business applications in a low code environment like ServiceNow. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

 

NOTE: This is a entry to mid level developer/programmer position. This position is needed for setting up the environment and developing applications using a Low Code platform like Service Now.

 

 

Sixty semester hours from an accredited college or university.

 

One year full-time experience in any low code development platform.  

 

If driving is required, applicant must possess a valid State driver’s license.

 

Required to pass a national fingerprint-based background check prior to employment offer. Potential candidates will be responsible for expenses related to the background check.

 

One additional year of business application computer programming experience may substitute for 30 semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 60 semester hours.

 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or similar degree plan.

 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.    

 

Experience in or knowledge of Service Now Business Process Automation.

 

Experience in or knowledge of Service Now ITBM or ITSM modules.

 

Experience in or knowledge of developing web APIs;

 

ServiceNow certifications;

 

Experience in or knowledge of PowerApps.

 

Knowledge of current technological trends in software development and hardware architectures;

 

Knowledge of unit testing frameworks;

 

Knowledge of functional, business and architectural aspects of ServiceNow components for providing solutions;

 

Knowledge of computer operations procedures and systems;

 

Knowledge of computer programming languages.

 

Knowledge of Agile, Iterative as well as Waterfall;

 

Knowledge of developing applications for compliance with Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act;

 

Knowledge of configuring and extending ServiceNow’s Out of the Box components like

Configuration Management Database (CMDB), Asset Management and Transform Map;

 

Knowledge of Integration hub and getting data in and out of external systems;

Skill in Service Now or similar technology and capabilities;

 

Skill in developing and maintaining custom web and mobile applications using App Engine and Service Portal in ServiceNow or similar technology;

 

Skill in scripting and using ServiceNow tools or similar technology;

 

Skill in developing custom widgets and Workflows in ServiceNow or similar technology;

 

Skill in scheduling and process automation;

 

Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook;

 

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

 

Skill in communicating with business users;

 

Skill in troubleshooting production issues;

 

Skill in documentation and producing necessary SDLC artifacts and training other developers;

 

Skill in collaborating with other developers and develop in a multi-tier environment;

 

Skill in using a version control software like SVN or Git;

 

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts;

 

Skill in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines

 

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;

 

Ability to developing an application from ground including designing database tables, user interfaces and reports;

 

Ability to integration technologies like SSO, SAML, SSL, API calls, Web Services, REST, SCP, AD, LDAP, JDBC and ODBC;

 

Ability to analyzing requirements and providing solutions;

 

Ability to troubleshooting and performing Root Cause Analysis;

 

Ability to perform detailed work accurately;

 

Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities;

 

Ability to follow standards for software development;

 

Ability to perform the steps required of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC);

 

Ability to integrate newly developed technologies and methodologies into the existing

application development environment;

 

Ability to process information logically;

 

Ability to managing several projects simultaneously;

 

Ability to participate in Joint Application Development sessions for requirements gathering;

 

Ability to design programs and systems logic;

 

Ability to prepare program specifications;

 

Ability to code, test, and debug software; to interpret technical information related to programming and other areas of data processing;

 

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

 

Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday;

 

This position qualifies for Teleworking per IT Division’s Telework policy;

 

Required to work overtime as necessary;

 

Required to provide afterhours support as needed;

 

Required to pass a national fingerprint-based background check to maintain employment;

 

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules, and safety standards;

 

May be required to operate a State vehicle;

 

Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays;

 

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.