Title: Microsoft Power Platform Developer & Data Analyst #00019

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: $85,000 - $95,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Emergency Management

Location: VDEM Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vaemergency.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is currently seeking a qualified candidate to become our Microsoft Power Platform Developer & Data Analyst!

This position designs, develops, and maintains business applications, automated workflows, and data analytics solutions using Microsoft Power Platform tools to support VDEM’s mission.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Administer and maintain Power Platform environments (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse).
- Develop custom apps, workflows, and integrations with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, SQL, and APIs.
- Create dashboards and reports in Power BI; perform data analysis using DAX and Power Query.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
- Maintain documentation, monitor performance, and recommend enhancements.
- Provide training and user support for Power Platform tools.

This position is eligible for one day of telework per week. Due to the public-facing nature of the role, regular onsite presence is required.

All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, and natural or man-made disasters/events. This may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in this Employee Work Profile/job description.

Minimum Qualifications

- Proficiency in Microsoft Power Apps (Canvas and Model-driven), Power Automate, and Power BI.
- Strong understanding of Power Fx (Power Apps formula language) and DAX (Power BI).
- Experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Azure SQL).
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 services, SharePoint, and Teams integration.
- Experience with APIs, connectors, and data integration tools.
- Ability to analyze business processes and translate them into technical solutions.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to create training materials and deliver end-user support.

Additional Considerations

Microsoft certifications such as:
- Power Platform App Maker Associate (PL-100)
- Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400)
- Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
- Experience with Tableau or other BI tools (as a secondary skillset).
- Experience in public sector or emergency management environments is a plus.

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.

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.

Applications will only be accepted on-line through the State Job website. Applications must include all work history and references. The decision to interview an applicant is solely based on the information provided in the application materials. Therefore, it is essential to provide enough information to make this assessment.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, Division of Motor Vehicle check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a State of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or degree verification checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired and re-hired Commonwealth of Virginia employees.

The salary for this position is negotiable up to the maximum hiring range listed in this posting. Offers will not be made outside of the hiring range. This is a restricted position due to the funding source.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.

VDEM does not provide sponsorship to prospective or current employees. Applicants applying for a position with our agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (804) 366-7942

Email: Recruitment@vdem.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.