Applications Systems Specialist

Salary: $81,500.00 - $122,250.00 Annually

Location : Wake County, NC

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: ******** SHRA

Department: Department of Information Technology

Division: DIT Secretary & CIO

Opening Date: 04/19/2024

Closing Date: 5/3/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title: Applications Systems Specialist

Position Number: ********

Salary Grade: DT10

Recruitment Range: Up to $108,361

Description of Work

Looking to take the next step in your IT career

We currently have an opening for an Applications Systems Specialist

Are you an individual with a passion for IT? Do you have software developer experience and excellent database administrator skills? As an Applications Systems Specialist , you will be responsible for driving innovation and delivering results that exceed expectations. If you are ready to take your IT career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today.

In this role as an Applications Systems Specialist , you will be responsible for systems analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance support of web-based technical solutions and services. The position will collaborate closely with North Carolina Department of Administration divisions and cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless operations and adherence to quality standards. You will be responsible for independently gathering requirements, designing, and developing application systems within the data architecture established for the State. This position works with management to define and design complex applications to meet the business development requirements of the organization, generally on an enterprise-wide level. Additionally, this individual's expertise must extend to database management, server maintenance, code deployment, and consultancy to agencies.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop and maintain systems, including analyzing processes, creating workflow/flowcharts, recommending hardware platforms, developing prototype screens, defining programming standards, supervising programming tasks, testing and debugging programs, training end users, writing system documentation, and overseeing system implementation
Handle system modifications and enhancements, including updating documentation, resolving production control and program runtime issues within 24 hours, and ensuring maintenance of systems regardless of platform or language
Manage quality assurance and project management, collaborate on long-term development work plans, establish programming standards, evaluate technology and system architecture, provide expert guidance and mentorship, and conduct thorough unit testing before moving programs into production
Serve as a database analyst, creating table structures, stored procedures, and backup procedures, planning shared database elements, and recommending policies for data integrity.
Maintain and migrate code, effectively manage servers, configure code deployment to various servers, optimize server performance and security settings, work with version control systems, and understand the network and web firewall rules.
Provide consulting experience by evaluating and recommending software, hardware, and programming paradigms to solve complex problems while staying updated on the latest technologies.
About the Organization
The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT's mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.

As NCDIT's services reach North Carolina residents from all backgrounds, we believe that a diverse workforce is our most valuable asset to recognize, understand and meet the IT needs of our constituents across the state. NCDIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Our agency culture intentionally values diversity, equity and inclusion through the implementation of thoughtful, practical, innovative and data-driven strategies. We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace (Executive Order 92). NCDIT supports recent executive orders to address pay equity for women (Executive Order 93), establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care (Executive Order 95), and implement fair chance policies (Executive order 158).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must meet both the Education Requirements and ALL Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below in order to qualify. Qualified applicants must submit an application that CLEARLY REFLECTS work experience that demonstrates the following:

Experience designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining, and/or supporting Microsoft. Net applications software, associated system reports
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform and/or MS Dynamics development, configuration, integration, and/or support
Experience with database management systems, including Structured Query Language (SQL) query and/or data retrieval design and techniques
Experience with Visual Basic and ASP.net
Experience providing technical support and/or troubleshooting problems from customers across technical or functional teams
The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

Working knowledge of creating complex queries and creating ADHOC reports.
Extensive experience with Microsoft PowerBI and server administration
Agile Development Methodologies
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development
OR
Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development
OR
High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and eight years of experience in business application consulting or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Supplemental and Contact Information

REMOTE WORK:
We trust our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles, thus NCDIT offers robust work from home options and variable work schedule flexibility.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Some highlights include: The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody's Investor's Service
Twelve (12) holidays/year
Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as length of service increases and accumulate year-to-year
Twelve (12) sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
Longevity pay lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
401K, 457, and 403(b) plans
Learn more about employee perks/benefits:
To apply for this position, please click the "Apply" link above (on the Government Jobs website) or visit to complete an on-line application.

The Department of Information Technology will not accept "See Resume" or inserted text resumes in lieu of all work experience and education completed on the application.

Applicants applying for positions that require specific coursework, must upload and attach a copy of the transcript with their application.

If applicants have earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service. Feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification:

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Employment at DIT is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

DIT is an Equal Opportunity and Merit-Based Employer.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log into your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

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NC DIT Human Resources
Spencer Barrett
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NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" AND all "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" listed on the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the "Work Experience" section, all education in the "Education" section, and credentials in the "Certificates and Licenses" section. I understand that a resume is NOT a substitute for completing the sections listed above. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are considered a part of the application and the answers are used in the screening process, and that all questions must be answered completely and accurately. Yes, I understand

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Please select the education and experience level that best reflects your education and related experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development
Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development
High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and eight years of experience in business application consulting or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
I do not have the minimum number of years of relevant education and/or experience as indicated above

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Which areas have you demonstrated on your application? (Check all that apply) Experience designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining, and/or supporting Microsoft. Net applications software, associated system reports
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform and/or MS Dynamics development, configuration, integration, and/or support
Experience with database management systems, including Structured Query Language (SQL) query and/or data retrieval design and techniques
Experience with Visual Basic and ASP.net
Experience providing technical support and/or troubleshooting problems from customers across technical or functional teams
I do not have knowledge or experience in any of the areas listed

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