Washington State

Description

WSLCB Vision

Safe communities for Washington State

Mission

Promote public safety, public health, and trust through fair administration, education, and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco and vapor laws.

• Please Note: The salary listed above includes the 3% pay increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2025**

This recruitment is open until filled. First review of applications will be June 25, 2025, please submit an application on or before June 24, 2025. The hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time. We encourage all to apply as early as possible.

This position is currently eligible to telework. This position will be required to work in the office at least 1-2 days per week or more as needed. This may change based on business needs.

Who we are

The mission of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is to promote public safety and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance.

We want to create a culture that fosters excellence in customer service, open and honest communication, transparency and accountability, data driven decisions, and business-initiated process improvement.

Our commitment to DEIB

The WSLCB strives to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in all aspects of our work. This includes a commitment to our workforce and external stakeholders. It is our mission to build, educate, and inspire an inclusive environment that recognizes, respects, and celebrates diversity in the workplace and in the community we serve. We are committed to maintaining a thriving culture where employees and those we serve feel safe and accepted regardless of education, background, or beliefs. As a WSLCB team member, you will have opportunity to join statewide business resource groups (BRGs) such as, Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, Veteran Employee Resource Group, Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, Disability Inclusion Network, Washington Immigrant Network and Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network.

Your opportunity at a glance

The WSLCB Information Technology Services Division is announcing an exciting opportunity for IT Application Development - Senior/Specialist at Olympia, WA. This position reports to the IT Policy & Planning – Senior Manager in the WSLCB's Information Technology Services Division (ITSD).

This is a senior technical application, integration, and data development and administration position that is responsible for design, development, enhancement, maintenance, and support an enterprise Salesforce solution that integrates with PaaS, SaaS, and COTS solutions. In this role, you will provide expert level technical services by designing, testing, implementing and maintaining multi- dimensional information systems used to issue licenses to produce, distribute and sell beer, wine, spirits, vapor products, cannabis and tobacco in the State of Washington; collect tax and fees; and tools to support the compliance services including education, audits, investigations, and public records. These systems provide, manage, monitor and assess data required to make informed decisions at enterprise, division and business unit level for large and highly complex development efforts consisting of multiple applications consisting of various coding languages and integrations.

In this role, you will oversee and supervises fellow data and application developers and administrators within the platform solution team and provides leadership, strategic direction, and mentorship to design, build, and maintain secure solutions. You will establish and enforce functional standards related to application development, system administration, data development and reporting, ensure alignment with project processes established by the agency’s Project Management Office (PMO).

If you have an interest in working with highly visible systems that have agency-wide (all divisions), statewide, and multi-agency impact, providing integration of WSCLB custom, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and WSLCB Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) solutions and custom configured and coded solutions on Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) for internal and cross-enterprise systems, we encourage you to apply to be a part of the WLSCB team!

WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including:

• A comprehensive benefits package (including but not limited to Medical/Dental/Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance etc.)
• Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
• Tuition Waiver (enrollment in courses at state universities/colleges on a space availability basis - all or a portion of the tuition/fees may be waived for state employees)
• Tuition reimbursement (courses taken with prior approval in order to further employee’s career development with the WSLCB)
• Training and career development programs (including online courses and LinkedIn Learning)
• A healthy work/life balance (this may include flexible/alternative work schedules and telework/remote work opportunities, when possible)
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees
• Generous wellness program (we offer reimbursements for certain fitness related activities)
• Onsite exercise facility (for employees working at WSLCB Headquarter Building in Olympia)
• Infants at Work Program to promote parent and infant bonding, parental well-being and healthy infant development. Depending on your job duties, work location and supervisor approval, eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when they return to work
• Free parking

Duties

Some of the duties you will perform are:

• Provide direct supervision of application development and system administration personnel, establish position objectives and expectations.
• Establish short-term objectives and long-term application development and support services roadmap; engage staff and colleagues in collaborate development of short and long-term objectives; obtain manager review and approval of long-term technical roadmap; ensure alignment with division’s approved technology roadmap.
• Oversee, develop detailed, comprehensive and well-structured application architected designs to assure quality, efficient and secure complex software systems and databases for staff, other agencies, and the public to consume daily, weekly, monthly and yearly work.
• Oversee, establish short-term objectives and long-term application development and support services roadmap for multiple enterprise level applications; engage staff and colleagues to collaborate in development of short and long-term objectives; obtain manager review and approval of long-term technical roadmap; ensure alignment with division’s approved technology roadmap.
• Effectively mentor, train, coach, counsel, and motivate junior developers, system administrators and other technical staff to achieve consistently high performance.
• Develop complex, user intuitive, ADA compliance, and secure web user-interfaces which includes secure architecture design, coding, unit tests, function tests, system tests, and implementation.
• Architect application components, APIs and web services for re-usable code.
• Establish agency standard development tools and framework.
• Provide system analysis, consult, supervise, and support system failures of small to complex information systems independently.
• Define, train and enforce WSLCB release management procedures and ensure all WSLCB code and data are backed up with recovery processes.
• Develop, review and approve code modification of fellow developers before migration into user acceptance testing and into production.
• Plan, design, document, review and write code to create, enhance or fix application components.
• Using cloud ETL services to build integration with custom application, support Custom-Off the Shelf (COTS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) software and services.
• Coordinate with COTS, PaaS, and SaaS vendors, application administrators and technical staff on defining technical integration, logging, reporting and security requirements, implementing, upgrades, enhancements and security patches.
• Verify and validate successful code migration and implementation including code review of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) systems.
• Write code to enhance, improve logging, reporting and security of COTS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
• Optimize custom and COTS/SaaS solutions and report data query performance.
• Retain data sets and write custom ETL packages to extract transform data and load into various interfaces for internal and external agency use.
• Oversee the planning, research and write enterprise application architecture and coding standards.
• Ensure functional life cycle management standards are designed, documented, communicated and updated on a regular basis.
• Analyze the performance of the development and support activities and documented resolutions. Identify problem areas, and devise and deliver solutions to enhance quality of service to prevent future problems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Experience for required qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment and educational experience. See below for how you may qualify.

Seven (7) years of professional information technology experience in applications development, including experience in designing, developing and maintaining applications using industry standard tools and development languages.

OR

An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology or other closely related field AND

Five (5) years of professional information technology experience as listed above.

OR

A Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology or other closely related field AND

Three (3) years of professional information technology experience as listed above.

Additionally, you should also have the following experience:

• Two years of experience in leading a team on medium to large scale development efforts, as well as personnel engagement, development and accountability using facilitation and coaching techniques.
• Four years of experience in standard Software Development Life Cycle while implementing enterprise principles, concepts, practices, and current industry standards as they relate to application development.
• Four years of experience in integrating and interfacing PaaS, SaaS, and COTS solutions with different business systems.
• Four years of experience in working in a Microsoft-based environment.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in Microsoft Azure adoption, governance, and administration.
• Experience in data governance and principles of data management and the data life cycle.
• Experience in collecting and evaluating information for impact analysis and documenting functional and non-functional requirements for RFIs, RFPs, solution design, and maintenance.
• Experience in Salesforce DX deployment life cycle.
• Experience in Salesforce product suite and it's customizations as a Salesforce developer and administrator.
• Experience in working in an environment where IT security best practices, policies, and procedures are required and audited, with having responsibility for enforcing and administering the policies and procedures.

If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. At the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BE CONSIDERED.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following, failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified:

1. Completed online application.
2. Current Resume.
3. Letter of Interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position.
4. Three professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with email addresses and phone numbers.

• A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.

The information provided in your application and supplemental questionnaire must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.

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.

Other

Applicants for employment with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board should also be aware of RCW 66.08.080, which states in part: "No employee of the board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture of liquor sold under this title, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of liquor, other than the salary or wages payable to him in respect of his office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with such business.

RCW 69.50.351, no member of the state liquor and cannabis board and no employee of the state liquor and cannabis board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the producing, processing, or sale of cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products other than the salary or wages payable to him or her in respect of his or her office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with the business.

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers with diverse backgrounds. Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. You are welcome to include your name and gender pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email hrjobs@lcb.wa.gov or call (360) 664.1720. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

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