Information Technology Specialist 5 - Application Development

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.
 
At WSDOT, we honor diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust. If you would like to join our team-oriented environment and enjoy a continuously changing environment, and a great deal of career stability and growth, definitely consider a career opportunity with 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 beat 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.
 
How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will only be accepted electronically through the official job announcment found here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/1947161/information-technology-specialist-5-a...
 
Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Erik Lunke at 360-705-7747 or email to lunkee@wsdot.wa.gov.  Please reference recruitment number 18DOT-HQ-03343.
 
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, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call or email the recruiter.