Office of Information Technology (MaineIT)

Senior Programmer Analyst - Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Application Development Team

(Re-Post)

OPENS: January 30, 2023

CLOSING: Open until filled

OVERVIEW:

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (MaineIT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 employees. MaineIT oversees large scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies.

MaineIT is seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all that they do. At MaineIT we:

• Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met.
• Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders.
• Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner.
• Strive to provide Empathy driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.

ABOUT THE JOB DETAILS:

The Maine Office of Information Technology’s Application Development team is seeking a Senior Programmer Analyst to help build and support software applications primarily for the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, and other Natural Resource agencies. This position provides critical support to promote these missions including protecting the food we eat, stopping forest fires, mapping the ocean floor; keeping our parks and public lands pristine and accessible, planning wise land utilization, and helping beginning farmers. The selected individual will work with a team of other dedicated developers to maintain the current software inventory and to develop new applications as needed to support our important Natural Resources.

This position offers the opportunity to work first-hand on the development and maintenance of IT systems supporting the State’s natural resources agencies using the Microsoft technology stack. A commitment to craftsmanship is expected.

Hybrid Work Opportunity – This is a full-time position located in Augusta and allows for partial telework with management approval.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• You will be a member of a highly productive and technical team using a variety of technologies to design and provide technical solutions for business problems.
• You will have the opportunity to work in a small, independent, and flexible team environment.
• You will help resolve technical issues to provide system functionality and data integration.
• You will experience new and different challenges on an ongoing basis.
• You will have opportunities for training and career development.
• You will contribute to the Natural Resource missions

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

This is technical services work involving the development, enhancement, and maintenance of a variety of complex systems. You will help to:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain application code.
• Partner with technical staff and end-users to test and refine your work.
• Work under limited supervision.
• Supervise, coach and train junior programmers.
• Comply with State of Maine standards for production, quality, and productivity.
• Train system end users, serve as an information resource, develop resource materials, and provide ongoing support.
• Respond to customer support escalations.
• Write documentation for system references.

WHAT WE EXPECT:

• Demonstrated ability to define and resolve complex technical problems independently.
• The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Five years’ experience with Microsoft Visual Studio (C#, Visual Basic, .NET, MVC, CORE) developing and supporting software applications, websites, web apps, web services, and mobile apps.
• Three years’ experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Three years’ experience with SQL Server Reporting Services.
• Experience with version control software.
• Experience with basic web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Access VBA.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform.
• Experience with ArcGIS and/or geo-enabling applications.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Friendly and collaborative interpersonal skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).

Four (4) years of computer programming experience utilizing higher level languages including two (2) years at the Programmer Analyst level or equivalent -OR- a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences including two (2) years at the Programmer Analyst level or equivalent. A Master’s Degree in Computer Science may be substituted for one (1) year of programming experience.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter and current resume.

Resume’ and Cover Letter must be submitted in order to be considered for an interview. Application deadline: Open until filled

All current MaineIT Job postings can be found here: « Openings at State of Maine Office of Information Technology

SALARY:

JOB CLASS CODE: 0866 POSITION: 072002279 PAY GRADE: 27 - ($61,297.60 - $82,867.20/yr.)*

• Includes a 15% recruitment and retention salary adjustment. In addition to the above base salary this position is eligible for a training bonus applied for the duration of employment in this position.

BENEFITS:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,996.70-$12,937.34 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($379.60 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn aboutadditional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

• Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.