COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

THE POSITION

Do you have experience with enterprise software and API design? We have the opportunity for you! Our information technology team’s Conservation and Environment Delivery Center's (CEDC) is seeking a motivated leader with top notch technical and communication skills to oversee our IT architects. This is an exciting opportunity connect talented IT professionals with state agency teams dedicated to conserving and sustaining Pennsylvania’s natural resources, supporting a sustainable and safe supply of food and agriculture products, and more vital services. Apply now and achieve your full career potential with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position fulfills the role of trusted advisor and liaison between the CEDC’s architecture team and enterprise team. You will manage and support innovation and solution architecture activities to maintain and evolve future state business capabilities with a focus on efficiencies; provide strategic direction on the modernization of our IT portfolio; manage and coordinate all aspects of solution architecture; and establish, maintain, and enforce new policies focusing on efficiencies and cost-effective solutions throughout the Delivery Center.

Your responsibilities will involve leading design architecture activities across delivery center business applications and technologies. You will also have the opportunity to create future state architecture and solution plans for supported agencies to facilitate IT modernization. Work will rely on research to make proactive recommendations for adoption of new technologies, as well as your experience in application development, API design, and enterprise software frameworks. If you excel at developing and executing technology roadmaps that align technical domains with long-term business goals, when we want to hear from you. Unleash your potential with our talented and diverse team!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to two days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six years of professional information technology experience and a bachelor’s degree; or
• Ten years of professional information technology experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have experience in application development.
• You must have experience in API design.
• You must have experience in enterprise software frameworks.
• You must have experience developing and executing technology roadmaps that align technical domains with long-term business goals.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

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• Eligibility rules apply.