Title: Software Engineering Team Lead: Central Administration #01177

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $95,814.00 - $163,288.00

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

Ensures compliance with the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) project management standards and procedures for development, enhancement, and maintenance of applications developed by Information Technology Unit (ITU) to deliver services that satisfy user requirements and ITU established standards. Provides project planning and management, complies with ITU best practices for application development, ensures production of quality deliverables, develops detailed knowledge and functional area expertise of business processes for supported Department of Corrections (DOC) units. Participates in teams and maintains positive, professional relationships with colleagues and customers. Manages performance, effectively supervises and develops staff. Demonstrates initiative, timeliness, self-professional development, strong oral and written communications skills. This position reports to the Operations Systems Manager and supervises two .NET Developers, a Business Intelligence Developer, and a Quality Assurance Analyst. Serves as a backup for the Application Development and Support Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

The incumbent needs to have a thorough understanding of and the ability to utilize the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and the principles and techniques of designing and developing multi-tier application systems. Knowledge of relational databases and supporting application design and development tools and languages. Knowledge concerning hardware, telecommunications and web technologies. Knowledge of Azure DevOps. Knowledge of Azure cloud technologies. Demonstrated ability to create professional written deliverables that document SDLC tasks. Professional initiative skills. Professional oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Multi-tasking skills. Demonstrated ability to use time efficiently.

Additional Considerations

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 Services. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program | Virginia Department of Veterans Services

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.