Programmer-Environmental Protection-Kanawha Co.

This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Executive Office

Information Technology Support (ITS); Applications, Development & Support (ADS)

Office Location: 601 57th Street, Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304

Important note: This position is classified exempt; therefore, it is available to any applicant who meets the minimum requirements and/or special requirements or areas of assignment.

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.

If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.

This is an entry-level programmer position. The employee will be assigned to WVDEP's Information Technology Support (ITS) Division and the Application Development and Support (ADS) Section, under close supervision by a team lead and reporting to the ADS Manager. The employee will be mentored by higher-level classification programmer analysts and is expected to work with more independence gradually.

The employee will support teams maintaining data processing applications for the administrative, regulatory and scientific functions of DEP, with special focus on working with data from legacy databases.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining complex regulatory and scientific data systems
• Collaborate with internal users to gather requirements and implement new features
• Contribute to software design, development, testing, and deployment
• Work with teammates to ensure quality standards are met
• Maintain software documentation, including design, testing, and deployment
• Participate in code reviews and utilize Git for version control
• Follow agile development practices
• Pursue on-the-job training and self-guided online programming topics
• Write secure code adhering to best practices
• Monitor business and functional requirement delivery
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Ideal candidate will have ability in one or more of:

• Experience with PowerBuilder, C#, JavaScript, and RDBMS (Oracle, MS SQL Server)
• Familiarity with AngularJS, Bootstrap,.NET
• Experience with Git version control
• Solid understanding of software development practices and principles
• Adaptability to new skills and technologies
• Familiarity with agile development, software testing, and deployment
• Knowledge of web development best practices
• Understanding of database administration and design principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Notes:

• Regular attendance is an essential part of this position.
• Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet-based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.
• The recommended candidate will be subject to a search of his or her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) prior to being hired and annually thereafter.
• All new employees that are involved with Specific DEP programs subject to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMRCA) of 1977 must file prior to final appointment and annually thereafter, a Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (OSM 23).

Important: You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume. Please make sure to review the "Other Information" section of this listing for any specific instructions of the hiring department.

Attention: Applicants may provide verification of post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact any personal information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by U.S. mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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