Applications Developer - 00152

Are you a .NET developer with experience using advanced relational database concepts?

Do you like thinking through projects and figuring out a better way?

Come join DGS as a IT Specialist II - Applications Developer!

Title:Applications Developer - 00152

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: $88,000 - $105,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of General Services

Location: Monroe Building

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Department of General Services (DGS) is a very diverse agency that includes services ranging from facilities management, laboratory service, real estate, procurement, engineering, and more! We have a great team of supportive and talented IT professionals and we would like to hire an inquisitive, creative thinking individual to round out our team.

As part of the ISS team, this Applications Developer will be primarily responsible for software development, administration, performance tuning, problem identification and resolution in support of multiple supported applications across multiple business units including Communications, Engineering and Building (DEB), Real Estate Services (DRES), Fleet, Facilities Management, Parking and Building Access, and others. The successful candidate will also provide user support for production applications during normal business hours and occasionally after hours.

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze, design, develop, configure, test and debug enhancements and implementations of custom and third-party applications, with focus on the Division of Engineering and Building’s (DEB’s) Building Information and Tracking Systems (BITS), the DGS Website and associated applications, and other DGS systems as assigned.
• Provide technical expertise for development/enhancement projects, adhering to established development methodologies and change control, and produce appropriate supporting documentation.
• Effective coordination of project vs. tasks needs vs. operational requirements within organization.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and directions for .NET Framework and SQL Server DB.
• Develop an foster a close working relationship with DGS staff to support business needs.
• Learn about DGS principal business functions and strategic initiatives.
• Learn supported business activities.
• Provide excellent customer service experiences with internal and external customers.

This position will be located in Richmond, Virginia and must report on-site. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days*/week) upon completion of an approved telework agreement.

We’ve got great benefits!

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally, DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience and skill with common Web development methodologies for design, coding, and testing, and documentation in a .Net environment (ASP.NET, MVC, CORE, C#, and REST APIs).
• Front end development experience using HTML, JavaScript, CSS3, JSON, XML, XSL/XSLT, and popular libraries such as jQuery and Bootstrap.
• Experience with MS SQL databases.
• Experience using advanced relational database concepts for physical and logical database design.
• Demonstrated experience configuring and administering Web Applications using IIS.
• Experience gathering business and technical requirements and creating technical documentation such as functional specs, process flows, system diagrams, test plans, user guides, etc.
• Technical/Customer Support experience.
• Demonstrated ability to gain basic understanding of data sources and processing within existing systems for the purpose of problem solving and to make recommendations for the logical design of changes and enhancements.
• A strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Considerations

• Experience using the Object-Oriented design approach, including use case driven/iterative development.
• Experience using DevOps for version control and code deployments.
• Experience with Oracle database.
• System integration testing experience
• Web security experience or expertise.
• Experience using and/or integrating Bluebeam markup and collaboration tools.
• Experience or expertise developing for AWS cloud.
• Experience using MS Power Platform suite of tools, specifically Power BI.
• Experience with DocuSign administration and Forms development.
• Experience using, configuring, and maintaining website Content Management Systems (CMS).
• Experience with common project management methodologies and activities, including project and resource planning, requirements gathering, estimating scope and task work, activity sequencing, risk assessments, communication planning, and status reporting.
• Experience with SharePoint/Office 365/MS Teams and Teams tools.
• Work or support experience in assigned divisions’ mission area (Engineering and Building, Construction Management, DEB, Real Estate Services, Fleet management, Communications, Parking & Badging, etc.).

Special Instructions

Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this position may be closed at any time after March 5, 2025. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Online applications should be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov.

Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

The selected candidate must also pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply. 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.