Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Work Locations: 150 OOD Cmplx 150 East Campus View Boulevard Columbus 43235-4604 Organization: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Classified Indicator: Classified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit Schedule: Full-time Compensation: $36.99 - $54.41 per hour Unposting Date: Sep 24, 2023, 11:59:00 PM Job Function: Information Technology Primary Technology: .NET Framework Agency Contact Name: Caleb Skinner Agency Contact Information: [email protected] Now accepting applications for: Software Development Specialist 3 Hourly: $36.99 - $54.41 per hour Primary Technologies: .NET Framework and Microsoft Azure This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule that combines working from home with regular in-office and/or community presence. In-person work requirements may change for training, meetings, and other operational needs. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements. Daytime travel within Ohio may be required. Primary Office Location: 150 E Campus View Blvd Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43235 Who We Are: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is the state agency that empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. It is accomplished through its Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR), Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) and Division of Disability Determination (DDD). A fourth area is the Division of Employer and Innovation Services (EIS), which is responsible for establishing and maintaining partnerships with employers. What We Do: OOD works with partners in businesses, education, and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. Our Guiding Principles: In striving for excellence in service, we will: Listen first Act with a sense of urgency Honor diversity Foster inclusiveness Value collaboration Inspire innovation Be transparent Be accountable Celebrate success What is a Software Development Specialist 3 and what do they do? At Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), a Software Development Specialist 3 (SDS3) supports the IT Strategy of Automation, Innovation and Modernization (AIM). We’re searching for skilled and experienced software development professionals with vision and passion to use technology to make a lasting impact in the lives of Ohioans with disabilities. In the SDS3 role, you'll be collaborating with a team of highly skilled and experienced IT and business users in a variety of business domains to design, build and implement IT solutions to bring Automation, Innovation and Modernization (AIM) to complex and challenging business processes. OOD is using Microsoft’s .Net technology, Azure resources and C# applications to streamline business processes and improve the collection and distribution of data to support our business users through our AIM strategy. You will work with business area personnel to assure requirements are thoroughly defined and approved; perform impact analyses to identify interdependencies; build and maintain C# .NET business applications; write and review application source code documentation; serve as technical lead to support junior level developers; create detailed test plans; create unit test and system test scripts; and, assist IT staff with estimating workload requirements. At OOD, you’ll use Azure DevOps to deploy solutions through automated pipelines and use modern tools to analyze code and identify opportunities to refactor code to improve performance and security. Use your skills, experience, and innovative spirit to transform user requirements into groundbreaking, visually appealing, user-friendly, and accessible solutions that exceed the expectations of our business partners. Keep up with the latest coding and technology trends through continuous learning and participate actively in OOD’s maturing agile DevOps approach to development and delivery. What’s in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation. Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Employee Development Funds The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS websitefor more information. Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Mission Statement: OOD is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and is actively engaged in continual DEIA improvement. OOD is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing DEIA planning and programming into businesses operations and services. OOD strives to hire, sustain, and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the rich diversity of the Ohioans we serve. OOD is intentional in cultivating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued, as demonstrated by the way we treat all individuals. Qualifications Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems AND 36 months' combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met including 12 months' work experience in the primary technology (.NET Framework) as specified by the agency position description & job posting. OR Completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems AND 42 months' combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met including 12 months' work experience in the primary technology (.NET Framework) as specified by the agency position description & job posting. OR 60 months' combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met including 12 months' work experience in the primary technology (.NET Framework) as specified by the agency position description & job posting. OR Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question. Knowledge of: computer and electronics, oral and written communication tools and techniques, customer support and personal service, state and agency policy, procedures and applicable laws*, vision, mission and goals of agency*, software development principles and methods for design, development, testing and implementation of new or modified software, commonly used query language, mathematic principles relative to assigned area in IT, IT principles, methods and practices in assigned specialty area, standard software validation tools, software distribution tools and mechanisms, technical writing and documentation practices, systems performance management, requirements analysis principles and methods, back-up and recovery procedures, interrelationships of multiple IT specialties. Skill for: reading comprehension, speaking, service orientation, troubleshooting, critical thinking, complex problem solving, lead work, programming software analysis and evaluation, using data recovery tools and techniques, judgment and decision making, assuring quality, and identifying and specifying business requirements. Ability to: stay abreast of current technologies in area of IT assigned, deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, and prepare meaningful, accurate and concise reports. (*)Developed after employment. Application Requirements Please ensure your online application (e.g., work experience/education sections, contact information) is up-to-date and clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet minimum qualifications due to an educational achievement (e.g., college courses/degree, relevant licensure), you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcript by the posting deadline. This documentation can be submitted by attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7) or via email to [email protected]. Please do not type “see resume” as a substitution for completing sections of the application. Assumptions will not be made. Vague or unclear descriptions of job duties or education may result in removal from consideration. Answers to the job-related questionnaire (Step 4) must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. Internal applicants: information in your personnel file does NOT supplement the need to attach supporting documents by the posting deadline. Applications that fail to document how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. Selection Process Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position may receive an email invitation to participate in our selection process. The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview. The online assessment is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 9th. Application Status Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on “My Jobpage.” To access My Jobpage, navigate to the Careers.Ohio.Gov job search webpage and sign in; the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio logo. Technical Assistance Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g., issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact [email protected]. Reasonable Accommodation Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. If you a require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] so proper arrangements can be made. Background Check Information The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $36.99 - $54.41 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43235