Software Development Specialist 1, OIT (Non-Competitive)

Job Description

**NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY**

**ISSUE DATE: August 9, 2024 CLOSING DATE: August 23, 2024**

**POSTING OPEN TO: ( ) OIT EMPLOYEES IN UNIT SCOPE(S):**

**( ) STATEWIDE: (STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY)**

**(X) GENERAL PUBLIC**

**TITLE: Software Development Specialist 1, OIT POSTING # 2024-093**

**TITLE CODE: 10237C NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2**

**SALARY RANGE: P21 $62,164.36 – $88,009.21 HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.**

**LOCATION: NJ Office of Information Technology**

**Application Development**

**Pensions Unit**

**300 Riverview Plaza**

**Trenton, NJ 08625**

***If you previously applied to posting #2024-055, there is no need to apply to this posting.***

***The Office of Information Technology (OIT) currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days***

***of remote work outside of OIT buildings. This program does not supersede the “New Jersey First Act”, which requires newly hired***

***OIT employees to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.***

**SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION:** Code, test, provide support work on new or existing computer applications based upon detailed

specifications. Develop design logic for less complex individual programs. Document programs, develop test plans, conduct testing

as necessary to assure proper functioning of programs, and document test results. This position supports the Department of

Treasury, Division of Pensions and Benefits, State Health Benefits Information Processing System (SHIPS). All work will be

performed using the Software AG Natural programming language and ADABAS databases on an IBM mainframe cloud environment.

Applicants resumes should clearly note prior job knowledge using Natural/ADABAS in an IBM mainframe environment.

**DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:** Under the close supervision and monitoring of a supervisory official in the Office of Information

Technology, performs routine analysis, maintenance, programming, and support work on modules of existing systems; may develop

web applications or websites; does other related duties as required.

**REQUIREMENTS:**

**NOTE:** Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour

credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Five (5) years of professional experience in programming, systems analysis, or computer analysis.

**OR**

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional

experience.

**OR**

Possession of a master’s degree in an Information Technology field.

**NOTE:** “Professional experience” refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge

of the profession’s concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

**LICENSE:** Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than

employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

**FOR NON-U.S. CITIZENS AND/OR FOREIGN DEGREES**

**AUTHORIZATION TO WORK:** U.S. Citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. according

to Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. NJOIT does not provide sponsorship

or accept student OPT/CPT programs, F1 or H1B work authorization visas.

**Note on Degree Information:** You must provide a transcript(s) or evaluation of your degree(s). Foreign degree evaluation must be

evaluated by a recognized evaluation service and include your course – by – course evaluation. Candidates will NOT be considered

for the position if they fail to provide all requested documents upon initial submittal or fail to follow instructions when submitting

electronically.

**Current State employees**: Any appointments made that involve movement may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional

lists in their former unit.

**RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:** In accordance with the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), effective

September 1, 2011 all employees must reside in the State of New Jersey unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New

Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. Employees who fail to meet the

residency requirements or obtain an exemption will be removed from employment.

**OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING:** Applicants must meet the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. To view the Civil

Service Commission’s Job Specification, please visit: https://info.csc.state.nj.us/TItleList/StateList.aspx

**As a condition of employment with NJOIT a background inquiry will be conducted.**

Please visit the following URL for the NJ Application for Employment: https://nj.gov/it/docs/eo/DPF-663.pdf

***SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must***

***be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their***

***Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (833) 691-0404.***

**Electronic Filing** Applicants are encouraged to file **Alternate Filing:** If unable to file electronically, applicants may

electronically. Forward **your** **resume, cover letter,** forward **your** **resume, cover letter unofficial transcript OR foreign**

**unofficial transcript OR foreign degree evaluation,**

**degree evaluation, completed NJ Application for Employment and**

**completed NJ Application for Employment and three three professional references** (including posting #2024-093) to:

**professional references** to **recruiter4@tech.nj.gov**

**Include the posting number in the subject line**. Heather Pursell, Manager, Human Resources

Office of Information Technology

300 Riverview Plaza, 4th Floor

P.O . Box 212

Tren ton, New Jersey 08625-0212

Authorized by: __________________________

Lisa Blauer, Chief of Staff