Digital web application developer department of education

Full job description

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Classified Indicator : Unclassified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Exempt

Schedule : Full-time

Work Hours : M-F; 8:00 AM - 5:00PM*

Compensation : $25.00 per hour

Unposting Date : Mar 29, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Information Technology

Technical Skills : Data Analytics, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Technical Documentation, Project Management

Professional Skills : Collaboration, Customer Focus, Growth Mindset, Organizing and Planning

Primary Technology : Not Applicable

Agency Contact Name : Justin Ackerman

Agency Contact Information :

Ohio Digital Academy (Web Application Developer) Department of Education & Workforce

(240002XU)

Job Duties

About Us:

The Ohio Digital Academy (ODA) is seeking a web application developer to join our July cohort! Selected developer will join the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (DEW) Information Technology Office and will be learning relevant skills and technologies including cloud development and application architecture with Microsoft Azure, .NET, Angular, IaaS, PaaS, C#, SQL, Git/GitHub, DevOps, etc.

As an emerging high-tech hub, Ohio is cultivating an innovation environment and skilled workforce primed to meet the advanced technology and cybersecurity needs of the state’s public and private sector employers.

The Ohio Digital Academy seeks to create a technology workforce pipeline by training and employing early entrants to the industry and setting them on a path to careers for in-demand fields such as cybersecurity, coding, software engineering, user experience design, cloud engineering/architecture, and data analytics.

Selected analysts earn $25 an hour beginning the first day of employment and attend an intensive four-week training program that focuses on civil service training, leadership, technical training & exercises, and professional development within 30 days of hire.

In exchange for a three-year service commitment to the State of Ohio, analysts receive:

• Tuition or loan reimbursement of $20,000 or $40,000 (expenses must be from within one year of joining ODA or while in the program)
• Access to quality, competitive benefits as an employee of the State of Ohio
• Access to the Employee Development Fund, providing $4,500 annually for industry certifications & professional development
• On-the-job training and mentorship opportunities from industry professionals
• Private sector job placement upon completion of three-year service commitment with the State of Ohio

The Ohio Digital Academy is a division housed in the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) created and led by CyberOhio in collaboration with the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation (OWT).

What We Do:

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

What You'll Do:

Under direct guidance and supervision, works toward acquiring the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform entry-level duties with the Information Technology Office’s application development team:

• Web application development for applications used by schools, districts, and Ohio citizens.

• Integrate applications with core cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure APIs and relational database management systems.

• Participate in available training, with the opportunity to obtain Microsoft certifications – a growth mindset is important!

• Assist with all aspects of the application development lifecycle, including (but not limited to) requirements gathering, estimating level of effort, developing new functionality. unit testing, fixing bugs, debugging existing code, and data analysis.

• Work side-by-side with a mentor on their day-to-day activities.

• Connect with assigned champions and mentors daily and receive feedback on a regular basis.

• Represent the agency and work with internal and external customers as needed.

• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and take meeting notes as needed to support your work.

As an ODA Web Application Developer, you will be learning and working under the guidance of more experienced professionals. Your job duties will involve supporting them in various tasks while gaining hands-on experience and knowledge in the field of IT application development.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Prior or current experience, education, training, or certifications in Information Technology or related field.

Job Skills: Application Design, Software Development/Implementation, Technical Documentation, Active Learning, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Innovation, Computer Literacy, Information Technology, Programming, Web Design

Preferred Qualifications

Positive attitude, a growth mindset, and a strong commitment to delivering quality work.

Knowledge of C#, .NET, Angular or JavaScript, SQL Server, Azure.

Effective communication skills (written and verbal).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

1. Programming Knowledge.

2. Interpersonal skills.

3. Knowledge of IT ecosystems and Software Development Life Cycle.

4. Knowledge of tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, Angular/JavaScript, .Net, C# and Azure are an added advantage.

5. Knowledge of Windows operating system.

Skills:

1. Teamwork: The ability to function well with other IT team members, developing web applications.

2. Problem-solving: The ability to understand and troubleshoot issues in web application development process.

3. Programming: The ability to use common programming languages like C# and Angular/JavaScript to develop custom web applications.

4. Interpersonal communication: The ability to effectively correspond with fellow IT team members, executives, and client representatives.

5. Attention to Detail

Abilities:

1. Communication (e.g. Oral, Written, Active Listening)

2. Problem sensitivity/problem solving.

3. Time Management (e.g. organization and prioritization)

4. Active learning and taking initiatives.

5. Presenting

Implement cost-control strategies.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Applying for position:

• When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.

Hybrid Telework Schedule: 2 days per week in-office and 3 days per week from remote primary home location. This schedule is subject to change at any time based on business needs.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.