IT Statewide Applications Architect

Company: Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

IT Statewide Applications Architect (PMO 50663167 & 50663168) Print (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/job\_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3944079&sharedWindow=0) Apply?IT Statewide Applications Architect (PMO 50663167 & 50663168)Salary $6,003.00 - $10,516.00 MonthlyLocation Baton Rouge, LAJob TypeClassifiedDepartmentDivision of Administration-Office of Technology ServicesJob NumberOTS 030323B ERGClosing3/17/2023 11:59 PM Central+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsSupplemental Information The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-318. This position is located in the Product Delivery Section. Req. 172209 This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities. Are you interested in furthering your career in Application Development and Architecture? The Product Delivery section of OTS is looking for experienced team members to add to our engineering section. Our teams are responsible for delivering high quality modern software for our partner agencies. As an architect, you will take the lead in setting the vision, standards, and direction for our modernization efforts across the State. We work in a fast-paced agile delivery environment, collaborating across teams to build software that enables State staff and citizens alike.The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the State's investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. For further information about this posting, please contact: Erica R. Gay HR Specialist Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources email: Erica.Gay@la.gov QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A baccalaureate degree plus five years of experience in information technology.SUBSTITUTIONS:1. An associate's degree in information technology will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.2. Two years of experience or training in information technology will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine experience or training in information technology and college credit to substitute for the required baccalaureate degree as follows:30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for six months of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for one year and six months of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.A maximum of 90 semester hours may be combined with experience or training in information technology to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.3. Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience in any field and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.4. A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in computer science, management information systems (MIS), quantitative business analysis--computer science, electrical engineering, information systems and decision sciences, computer engineering, mathematics, telecommunications, or computer information systems will substitute for up to one year of required experience.5. A master's degree will substitute for up to one year of required experience.NOTE:Multiple specialized degrees and/or master's degrees will substitute for a maximum of one year of required experience.NOTE:A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.NOTE:Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:To direct the planning and design of statewide information technology applications solutions for an assigned program area.LEVEL OF WORK:Program Manager.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Direct from a IT Statewide Manager, Director or Administrator. May also receive supervision on a project basis from other IT Statewide professionals. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:May provide direct or functional supervision over lower-level IT Statewide personnel. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.LOCATION OF WORK:Division of Administration, Office of Technology Services.JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from IT Statewide Applications Engineer by the presence of strategic responsibility for directing statewide information technology applications solutions for an assigned program area.Differs from IT Statewide Applications Senior Architect by the absence of strategic responsibility for directing statewide information technology applications solutions for an assigned section.Examples of WorkThis position is within the Office of Technology Services (OTS), Product Delivery and is responsible for Application Architecture within the Engineering section within the Product Delivery division. The incumbent is responsible for directing the development of highly-complex applications using tools and processes according to the standards developed by OTS.Directs the development and design of highly complex applications in their assigned program area by:* Directs teams in a technical capacity in design, development, testing, debugging and documentation of new or existing applications within accepted standards, procedures and guidelines.* Leads the development of standards, procedures and guidelines for application design and development. Reviews the work of other technical project members and their progress on projects, ensuring quality of work, timeliness and software efficiency.* Creates high-level architecture specifications, addressing problems of system integration and compatibility at the system/solution level.* Creates reference architectures, applications, and proofs of concept for application migration and modernization solutions.Collaborates with OTS leadership on organizational initiatives and continuous improvement efforts:* Develops documentation for the benefit of the organization, providing guidance and solutions to speed development timelines.* Creates reusable software packages that can be used across projects.* Reviews and evaluates technology solutions, internally and externally created and provides feedback to OTS leadership.* Provides consultation to other software development initiatives across the organization as directed by OTS leadership.Creates, adopts and enables the use of technology standards; researches and remains informed of new technologies and development tools in line with the OTS Technology Stack.Provides leadership, advice, training and mentorship to team members and other staff on current best practices around software development and delivery.Performs all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed.BenefitsLouisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to "make a difference" through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits and have access to a great professional development program.Flexible Working Arrangements- The flexibility of our system allows agencies to implement flexible working arrangements through the use of alternative work schedules, telecommuting and other flexibilities. These arrangements vary between hiring agencies.Professional Development- The Comprehensive Public Training Program (CPTP) is the state-funded training program for state employees. Through CPTP, agencies are offered management development and supervisory training, and general application classes on topics as diverse as writing skills and computer software usage.Insurance Coverage- Employees can choose one of several health insurance programs ranging from an HMO to the State's own Group Benefits Insurance program. The State of Louisiana pays a portion of the cost for group health and life insurance. Dental and vision coverage are also available. More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/Deferred Compensation- As a supplemental retirement savings plan for employees, the State offers a Deferred Compensation Plan for tax deferred savings.Holidays and Leave- State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor. State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org), Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees' Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others. 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