Vacancy Announcement

Java Application Developers – Multiple Openings
Information Technology Department

Location: Bismarck, ND
Salary: $3,550 - $6,800 monthly*
Closing Date: April 25, 2013 (Extended)
Position Number: 112-28742
Requisition Number: See Below
Status: Full-time, Regular
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Date Posted to Web: April 3 , 2013

Minimum Qualifications:

Note: Please state the specific position/level applying for and associated requisition number on application form. Starting salary will be commensurate with level at which the position is filled and candidates qualifications.

Sr. Programmer Analyst - 2919167: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems, or related field and six years of current and progressive experience involving advanced, complex programming and systems analysis work; or an Associates degree in Computer Science or related field, and eight years of related experience as stated above. At least one year of the above related work experience must have included working as a project manager, project leader, or team leader.

Programmer Analyst III - 2919168: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems, or related field and five years of current and progressive experience involving advanced, complex programming and systems analysis work; or an Associates degree in Computer Science or related field, and six years of related experience as stated above.

Programmer Analyst II - 2919169: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems, or related field and four years of current and progressive experience involving difficult programming and systems analysis work; or an Associates degree in Computer Science or related field, and five years of related experience as stated above.

Programmer Analyst I - 2919216: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems, or related field and one year of current and progressive experience involving moderately difficult programming and systems analysis work; or an Associates degree in Computer Science or related field, and two years of related experience as stated above.

Programmer – 2919217: Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems, or related field which demonstrates knowledge of procedural programming principles, techniques, and relational data base concepts.

Application Procedures:

Job Announcement Status can be viewed at: http://www.nd.gov/itd/working-itd

Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Information Technology Department does not provide Sponsorships.

Submit the documents listed below to:
itdjobs@nd.gov
Or
Information Technology Department, Attn: Darla, 600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept 112, Bismarck, ND 58505-0100

Application package must be received by 5:00 PM on April 25, 2013.

Documents to be submitted:
· State of ND Application for Employment (SFN 10950)**: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html
· Resume & Cover Letter
· Copy of Final College Transcript
. Application Form, Resume, or Cover letter MUST demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the
following areas by explaining:

Experience in gathering requirements and business needs.
Experience in analysis and design.
Programming experience (including applications and databases).
Experience in completing assignments/projects on time on budget.

Access Application for Employment Form (SFN 10950) by clicking on the above link or receive a hardcopy from the following locations: Information Technology Department, the Human Resource Management Services - 14th Floor, ND State Capitol, Bismarck, or any North Dakota Job Service Office.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must include Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran's Affairs Office with the application for employment.

Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contact Darla, Information Technology Department: E-mail: itdjobs@nd.gov phone: (701) 328-1004, fax: (701) 328-3000 or TTY: 1-800-366-6888 or local at (701) 328-3190.

· Learn more about ITD at: http://www.nd.gov/itd/working-itd
· Learn more about Employment Benefits at: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/employees/benefits.aspx
· Visit North Dakota State government: http://www.nd.gov

ND Relay Number: 1-800-366-6888

Summary of Work:

*Incumbent salary will be commensurate with experience; complete compensation package includes employer paid family health care, generous pension plan, paid vacation and sick leave

Job duties include meeting with a variety of customers to understand their business needs and making recommendations for the development of effective software application solutions. Responsible for the analysis, development, (designing, coding, and testing) of the custom application. Individuals must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills and be able to perform in a fast-paced, progressive, and challenging team environment. Individuals will work in a team environment and all team members are responsible for project success. An understanding of project management concepts is helpful. Looking for skills in Java/J2EE languages and Oracle, DB2, and SQL Server relational databases.

As employers, the State of North Dakota and political subdivisions prohibit smoking in all places of state and political subdivision employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Equal Opportunity Employer