Information Technology Specialist 5 – Application Development (In-Training)

The Opportunity:
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has an incredible opportunity for someone who is an innovative thinker and has a passion for technology development. Our Strategic Enterprise & Employee Services division located in Tumwater, WA is looking for an Application Developer to help design, develop, and create applications that will collect and process statewide travel and collision data. This position will be responsible for conducting research on new technologies that may be available and feasible to WSDOT. If you have a fine attention to detail, and the dedication and knowledge to create new technology, please consider applying.
 
*Note: This position has an approved in-training plan that can be filled at either the ITS4 or ITS5 level. The salaries for each position are:
                                   
ITS4 - $58,284 - $78,348 annually, depending on qualifications.
ITS5 - $64,296 - $86,508 annually, depending on qualifications.
 
At WSDOT, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. To learn more, please watch the following video: Why WSDOT?
 
This position will perform the following work:

• Perform the necessary analysis, design, development, and support for applications.
• Lead discussions with customers both inside and outside the department to business requirements.
• Create application designs that will beet business requirements using C# Net Framework, ASP Net Model-View-Controller Framework, Transact-SQL, Javascript, and other technologies.
• Present ideas about new technologies to varying agencies (WSP, DOL, AOC, and WSDOT).
• Work cooperatively with a diverse group of business customers and technical peers.
• Help members of your team gain knowledge about new technologies.

 
An ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Two (2) years' experience programming in Microsoft C# Net Framework, ASP Net Model-View-Controller Framework, Transact-SQL.
• Knowledge of enterprise classes, web services, XML schemas and components.
• Knowledge of object-oriented methodologies.
• Experience with Javascript, HTML.
• The ability to conduct research and develop application prototyping.
• The ability to negotiate, provide technical expertise, and develop cohesive strategies for multi-agency application development.
• Valid driver's license.

Note: This position is covered by a union shop provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become members of the WFSE, or arrange to pay to that union a fee equivalent to its regular monthly dues. The union shop provision shall be effective on the first day of the month following the employee's initial 30 days in this classification.
 
The Washington State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter.