Title: IT Application Manager

State Role Title: Info Technology Manager I

Hiring Range: $121,620-$150,578

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

The Application Manager is a senior leadership position within the Information Technology Unit. This role oversees the development, maintenance, security, and support functions of the DJJ application ecosystem. This role plans, organizes, and controls the activities of a staff of highly skilled professionals through subordinate supervisory and technical personnel. They oversee the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of multiple large scale information systems, both custom built and SaaS applications. This position interacts with DJJ business process owners to translate service requests into developmental project plans; analyzes information systems requirements to determine infrastructure impacts and align IT needs project scope. This position also ensures that all applications are designed and implemented to meet COV security standards. This position actively participates with both IT and executive management’s strategic and operational planning, and helps ensures the overall success of the agency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of information systems development life cycle methodologies; Agile DevOps, project management techniques; the principles and techniques associated with designing and developing multi-tier application systems; knowledge of relational databases, development tools, and languages.
  
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction, planning, reviewing, and analysis of data to predict future applications requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and work within an Agile development framework.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of multiple large-scale information systems applications; to motivate technical staff, and work effectively with others; and to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English with internal and external customers.
  
• Skill in using computers and Microsoft Office applications.
  
• Considerable demonstrated knowledge of systems analysis, design techniques, database design, and project management concepts.
  
• Working knowledge of Java, .Net, Oracle, and SQL.

Additional Considerations

• Extensive experience supervising information technology staff. 
  
• Equivalent job experience and/or training in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  
• Supervisory or management experience in a software development environment.
  
• Experience with structured programming, systems analysis and design, entity relationship analysis, data flow diagrams and project management principles and practices.
  
• Experience translating business, regulatory and policy requirements from federal, state, IT, sponsors and stakeholders into information technology solutions.
  

Special Instructions

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
Pre-employment medical screenings may be required for some DJJ positions.
A valid driver’s license is required by the date of employment.
Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.
Reasonable accommodations: are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.
Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Phone: 804-371-0700

Email: djjrecruit@djj.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.