Title: .Net Developer: Central Administration (Headquarters) #00881

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $87,689.00 - $144,685.00

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Designs, develops, implements, and supports complex/extensive computer applications in compliance with Information Technology Unit (ITU) Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) guidelines and established project management and quality policies and standards to ensure user requirements are met. Provides senior level applications development expertise and programming and analysis skills and substitutes for Software Architect when absent. Provides project leadership, estimates, technical training, and technical guidance to junior programming staff when assigned as project leader. Assists with software design documents and diagrams. Familiar with agile development methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the Application Lifecycle Management methodology and the principles and techniques of architecture/design, analysis, requirements definition, developing, and maintaining/supporting all instantiations of computer applications. Senior level knowledge and skills in the more complex computer programming techniques, tools, and principles including but not limited to normalized database design, Structured Query Language (SQL)/ Transact SQL (T-SQL), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), object-oriented programming, image creation/editing, eXtensible Markup Language ( XML)/eXtensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML), Content Management (CSS), Microsoft .NET Framework/Core, C#, Language Integrated Query (LINQ), Active Server Method Extension (ASMX)/Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) Web Services, Team Foundation Server (ITFS) TFS/Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS), software design patterns, N-Tier/Microservice architectures, Accessibility Standards (Section 508), JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX; documentation skills; outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written skills and the demonstrated ability to provide leadership when assigned as project leader; the demonstrated ability to use time efficiently are desirable qualities. Some degree of hardware and telecommunications technologies is considered an asset. Works independently to ensure applications perform as expected for the DOC end user community. Deep understanding of Power Apps, Power Automate (Flow), Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. Familiarity with REST APIs, custom connectors, and available pre-built connectors.

Additional Considerations

Familiarity with Model-View-Controller (MVC) frameworks and Umbraco Content Management System (CMS). Additional Advanced Knowledge, Experience, Licenses, Certifications that would be beneficial to the Agency for the employee to possess on the first day of work.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Service

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-298-4730

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

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.