Office of Information Technology (MaineIT)

Programmer Analyst

Application Development

Opening Date: May 8, 2023
Closing Date: May 22, 2023
Job Class Code: 0865
Grade: 23
Salary: $51,915.80-$70,012.80*

• Includes a 15% recruitment and retention salary adjustment

You can highlight your technical skills and function as a productive member of a highly talented Applications Team. You have strong trouble shooting skills and a desire to learn new technologies and approaches to programming. If this describes you, we want you on our TEAM!!

OVERVIEW:

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 employees. OIT oversees large scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies. OIT is seeking a highly talented individual to join our technical teams that maintain and support a variety of applications for the business clients.

At MaineIT we:

• Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met.
• Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders.
• Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner.
• Strive to provide Empathy driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.

ABOUT THE JOB DETAILS:

Applicants must have strong problem-solving skills and be able to interact with our end-user community. Although we are in a team environment it is expected that you will be able to work independently to trouble shoot issues. An ability to communicate complex technical issues effectively both verbally and in writing is also important. The position will be supporting Maine Revenue Services information systems.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

You will have an opportunity to enhance your skills in a challenging and rewarding team environment. Our team contains highly skilled developers and professionals that will provide ongoing mentorship. You will work with a variety of tools and technologies. You will have the opportunity to use your experience and mind to resolve complex problems and provide new system functionality and data integration. This position is located in Augusta when not working remotely.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

This position will support the Department of Administrative and Financial Services and assigned agencies. Your job as a Programmer Analyst will be to work closely as part of the team that supports the Maine Revenue Services computer systems.

The position will be using Microsoft Visual Studio to develop Visual Basic .NET, and C# modules to support the annual tax law and tax return changes and ongoing system enhancements. These changes will include the coding to support data extraction from paper and electronically filed returns, custom code to support new processing rules, creating and updating taxpayer letters, data warehouse updates, and system interfaces with the IRS and other State agencies . The position will also be using SQL Server Management Studio to write SQL stored procedures and create database queries.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).

A Bachelor’s 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

Preference will be given to candidates who display a high-level skill set in the following areas: Teamwork, Communication, Customer Service, and Problem-Solving Skills. Preference will also be given to candidates who submit both a resume and cover letter.

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-$11,942.16 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.
• 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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