The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, is recruiting for a Analyst/Programmer 1/2/3/4 in Anchorage.
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
What You Will Be Doing:
As a full-time Analyst/Programmer 1 through 4, you will be working with a fun, creative team to maintain DMLW's website and web application stack; developing, testing and producing web-based line-of-business applications and databased of varying levels of complexity in support of the State of Alaska's land and water management; along with documenting your work, supporting users via a support ticking system, and continuous improvement of processes as a team. Your work will actively benefit Alaska, Alaskans, your coworkers, both immediate and across the division, and our division's mission of putting Alaska's resources to work - now and in the future.
Mission and Values/Culture:
The Division of Mining, Land, and Water focuses on putting Alaska's land, mineral, and water resources to work - now and in the future - through a balance of development and conservation while actively minding the public interest. We manage 105 million acres of upland, tideland, and submerged lands, as well as navigable waters.
The IT Services section develops and supports a variety of software to support this mission, favoring active collaboration with our fellows across the agency to continuously improve and optimize both their work and our own.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
In DMLW's IT Services section, you will be part of a close and dedicated team of IT professionals working in a positive, casually professional, fun, and supportive environment where team building is actively prized. We are integral to DMLW's work, supporting 15 other sections to advance our mutual passion for management and development of Alaska's natural resources. Our work schedules are highly flexible, with situational and hybrid telework options available. We actively celebrate achievements in our work and professional development, including offering and encouraging training in applicable technologies.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
As a full-time Analyst/Programmer, you will be working with a fun, creative team to maintain DMLW's websites and web application stack; developing, testing and producing web-based line-of-business applications and databased of varying levels of complexity in support of the State of Alaska's land and water management; along with documenting your work, supporting users via a support ticking system, and continuous improvement of processes as a team.
If selected as a Senior Developer or A/P 4, you would be recognized as a Team Lead who would also mentor and assist in prioritization of projects and tasks, making sure each junior developer was on track with projects they are working on by giving feedback and insight to project planning next steps, or something to that effect.
Your work will actively benefit Alaska, Alaskans, your coworkers, both immediate and across the division, and our division's mission of putting Alaska's resources to work - now and in the future.
We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.
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Analyst/Programmer 1 – Starting Salary $1999.50
Successful completion of nine (9) semester hours of college-level coursework in computer languages or system analysis.
OR
Three months of actual computer programming experience.
OR
One year of work experience using a computer for analysis, including experience in the use of computer reporting languages, spreadsheets, or statistical packages.
Analyst/Programmer 2 – Starting Salary $2296.50
One year of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language. One year of the experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer system user support specialty.
Substitution:
A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related degree with (18) semester or (24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for all of the required experience. An associate’s degree in computer science or computer information systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience.
Analyst/Programmer 3 – Starting Salary $2646.00
Two years of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language. One year of this experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer information management support specialty.
Substitution:
A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS), or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for one year of the required experience. An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience.
Analyst/Programmer 4 – Starting Salary $3028.50
Four years of computer programming experience in a recognized computer language. One year of this experience must have been in a business application, scientific application, microcomputer or computer information management support specialty.
Substitution:
A bachelor's degree with a major in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS) or a related degree with (18) semester/(24) quarter hours of CS or CIS may substitute for one year of the required experience. An associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems may substitute for nine months of the required experience.
Special Note for all levels:
An applicant who is considered under the Substitution above qualifies to apply for this job class IF the applicable coursework is completed within three (3) months of hire. Under this option, an applicant may receive a conditional job offer; however, proof of completion will be required prior to final appointment and reporting for duty.
Individual positions at each level in this class series may require expertise in a particular area of programming or analysis. These requirements will be the basis for recruitment and selection.
For some positions in these job classes, a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.
At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include:
SPECIAL NOTICES
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska can be found on the 'How to Apply" page. Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Technical Writing Sample
If invited to an interview, you will be required to provide a technical writing sample demonstrating your documentation of coding projects you have previously worked on and completed. The length should be sufficient to fully demonstrate your documentation style and habits.
Supplemental Questions
For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) utilizes four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant’s level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not yet obtained a degree, please indicate the units you have completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively, an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institution's transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institution's curricula. It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying.
Work Experience
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not a substitute for completing the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Bargaining Unit
If you are a current state employee, please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
Classification Study Notice
This position is currently undergoing review as a part of the Information Technology job class study, and therefore, both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study.
Flexible Staffing
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.
Driver’s License Requirement
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:
Tina Veldkamp
Program Coordinator 2
Phone: 907-334-2546
Email: tina.veldkamp@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
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