Applications Developer 2

THE POSITION
Do you have the skills and experience to provide independent advanced analysis, design, development, enhancements, implementation, and support to ensure efficient and effective operation of complex software? Experience the rewards of you hard work and dedication in this Applications Developer 2 role with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB). Apply now for the opportunity to innovate, excel, and succeed with our team

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Your primary responsibility in this position will be development within the various Oracle systems utilized by the PLCB. You will act as a subject matter expert for Oracle Commerce Cloud and the related subsystems and provide daily operational support of Oracle Commerce Cloud (OCC), Oracle Integration 3 (OIC), Oracle Server Side Extension (SSE) and extranet environments. For each assigned project you will be expected to assess feasibility, set priorities in coordination with management, and ensure that developed business solutions meet the full scope, requirements, and purpose of the assignment.

Your role will involve developing code as assigned, debugging code, and giving input to aid in design solutions. Work is accomplished individually or as part of a team, depending on the complexity of the project in question. This includes peer review for code changes, taking defects and request form the business as a team, and conducting testing. Your work will also include competing documentation within the code and in the agency's change management system.

At times, new enhancements and integrations to other systems are requested or mandated. Your and your team's response to these changes will involve researching and evaluating products to determine their viability for use by the PLCB. Our team will rely on you to effectively communicate your observations and findings to a variety of staff members with various technical skill levels. In addition, you will integrate any new systems selected into the Oracle Suite, which may require programming changes.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Applications Developer 1 or Computer Programmer 3 (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of information technology experience that includes two years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance; or
• Two years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or
• A bachelor's degree in any information technology field.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credit.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights
must
apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:

• your score may be lower than deserved.

• you may be disqualified.

• You may only apply/test once for this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.