Job Class Code: 0865
Grade: 23
Salary: $51,906.40 - $70,013.84 (includes 15% recruitment & retention stipend)
Opening: March 31, 2023

Closing: April 14, 2023

The Department of the Secretary of State, Office of Information Services, is seeking candidates to fill a Programmer Analyst position. The primary purpose of this position is to code and test maintenance tickets for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles Driver License Services and Point of Sale software system. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining computer application programs, and Software Configuration Management. The position is primarily technical work requiring batch management, SQL coding, java coding, and shell scripting skills. All new hires must successfully pass a National Criminal Background check, including fingerprinting.

A typical day involves:

• Writing application programs of moderate complexity employing higher level languages such as 3 GL's, 4 GL's and enterprise class application development tools (examples: Oracle Developer 2000, Eclipse IDE, and Progress with pache MavenVisual Basic, Java, C++) in order to meet user needs.
• Testing and debugging computer programs in order to ensure application operates correctly and meets user requirements.
• Studing and evaluating user problems and operations in order to produce feasibility or scope and objectives reports, functional requirements, and design specifications.
• Implementing programs and trains users in order to ensure users are aware of application's critical aspects, capabilities, and proper use.
• Writing final user, system, and program documentation in order to facilitate system use and future modifications.
• Maintaining existing systems and responds to problems in order to ensure programs remain effective.
• Leading or participating in walk-throughs of system and program designs, coding, and testing in order to minimize occurrence of program problems.
• Attending and participating in vendor, agency, and computer-based training programs in order to develop technical skills and expand knowledge of automation technology products and capabilities.

To be successful you will need:

• Knowledge of high level programming languages and enterprise class application development tools.
• Knowledge of operating system facilities.
• Knowledge of computerized file organization and access techniques.
• Knowledge of program documentation procedures.
• Knowledge of structured programming.
• Knowledge of programmer productivity tools and aids.
• Knowledge of computerized problem solving tools.
• Knowledge of all phases of the project development cycle.
• Knowledge of systems analysis and design techniques.
• Knowledge of state government or business application areas.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a project team.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to design, develop, test, debug, and maintain application programs.

Minimum qualifications:

• A Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences or an equivalent industry certification -OR- an Associates Degree in Computer Information Science with 1 year application development experience -OR- 2 years application development experience.

Benefits:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80-$11,345.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.

• Tuition Reimbursement - Further your career and your education with tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.

• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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