Applications Developer 2

Applications Developer 2

Salary

$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Cumberland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-53292-01522

Department

Executive Offices

Division

EX Juv Crt Jdgs Comm

Opening Date

08/04/2026

Closing Date

8/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

01522

Position Number

00290230

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00818400

Bureau / Division

Executive Offices, Juvenile Court Judges Commission

Worksite Address

1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg University

City

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17257

Contact Name

Charles McIntyre

Contact Phone

717.787.6910

Contact Email

chmcintyre@pa.gov

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THE POSITION

The Applications Developer 2 position with the Juvenile Court Judges Commission offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on critical technology systems. This position serves as a full stack developer who carries out analysis, design, maintenance, and support for all applications used by the Commission. You will support applications that help strengthen justice processes across Pennsylvania. Join a team that values innovation, problem solving, and collaboration. Build your career while helping an important agency achieve its mission!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on developing, maintaining, and supporting applications that serve the Juvenile Court Judges Commission. It plays a key role in strengthening agency systems and ensuring that technology solutions meet user needs. As an Applications Developer 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Application Development: Design, build, and maintain agency applications to support operational needs
• System Analysis: Evaluate business processes and user requirements to shape effective technical solutions
• Database Design: Prepare database structures and manage ongoing updates to support data integrity
• Testing Procedures: Conduct system tests, prepare test plans, and ensure quality through structured testing methods
• Technical Support: Provide guidance to users, developers, and stakeholders on system functions and technology options
• Security Compliance: Apply information security practices when determining roles, planning recovery procedures, and managing access

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, schedule to be established. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office Shippensburg University. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Applications Developer 1 or Computer Programmer 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of information technology experience that includes two years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance; or
• Two years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or
• A bachelors degree in any information technology field.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:

• your score may be lower than deserved.

• you may be disqualified.

• You may only apply/test once for this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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• Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Applications Developer 1 or as a Computer Programmer 3 for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How much full-time paraprofessional information technology experience do you possess?

• 4 years or more
• 3 but less than 4 years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Have you successfully completed, or are you within three months of completing a bachelors degree in an information technology? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes
• No

06

If you are within three months of completing a bachelors degree in information technology, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box below.

07

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

• Yes

08

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

Develops or customizes and tests application systems to support users. Develops detailed functional specifications for system customizations, modifications, or workflow development based on business requirements. Writes code for update statements, modules, and programs as required. Makes recommendations if standard solutions are appropriate or if customizations are needed or feasible.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience developing and customizing new and existing application systems to support users. I was responsible for testing applications to identify and resolve any performance or workflow issues.
• B. I have experience customizing existing application systems to support users and testing applications to identify and resolve any performance or workflow issues. Someone else was responsible for developing the initial application system.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application development.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

09

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience developing new application systems.
• Your experience customizing existing application systems.
• Your experience testing applications.
• Your experience resolving performance or workflow issues.

10

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - APPLICATION MONITORING AND OPTIMIZATION

Monitors and maintains scheduled interfaces, new or existing application customizations, unit and system test documents, and user acceptance test scripts. Performs regression testing and monitors the integration and interaction of the system with other related components. Analyzes application performance and makes recommendations for program tuning and job scheduling. Researches technology developments and informs management of potential impacts to current systems.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience monitoring and evaluating application performance. I was responsible for performing regression testing and taking corrective action.
• B. I have experience monitoring and evaluating application performance. I was responsible for performing regression testing; however, someone else took corrective action based on the data I collected.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to application optimization, application performance management, or performance tuning and optimization.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience monitoring and evaluating application performance.
• Your experience performing regression testing.
• Your experience taking corrective action.

13

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

14

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Provides technical assistance to users, managers, and other information technology professionals in application planning, design, implementation, operation, security, and quality assurance. Responds to inquiries/questions and recommends solutions to problems or concerns.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience providing technical assistance to others regarding needs or areas for improvement. I answered questions and recommended possible solutions to problems or concerns.
• B. I have experience providing technical assistance to others regarding needs or areas for improvement. I answered questions, but I did NOT recommend possible solutions to problems or concerns.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications or public speaking.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience providing technical assistance.
• Your experience making recommendations.

16

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

17

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - ANGULAR 21

Develops single-page applications using the most up-to-date Angular frameworks including Angular v21 which includes leveraging new features including signals and standalone components. Appropriately handles asynchronous processing using signals and RxJS (Reactive Extensions for JavaScript) observable streams. Composes and organizes reusable Angular components to allow proper communication between shared features. Creates and supports screens that can collect complex data from users with reactive forms and validators.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience using Angular v21 or later. I was responsible for development of Angular applications including reactive forms, observables, signals, standalone components, and shared reusable components.
• B. I have experience using Angular v20 or earlier. I was responsible for development of Angular applications including reactive forms, observables, signals, standalone components, and shared reusable components.
• C. I have experience using any version of Angular; however, I was not responsible for the development of Angular applications.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to Angular framework or coding standards.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

18

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience using Angular - specify which version.
• Your experience developing Angular applications.

19

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

20

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - SQL SERVER DATABASE

Develops logic that communicates with and processes information from a SQL (Structured Query Language) Server database that is performant and maintainable. Designs and recommends data structures for new information that needs to be tracked in the database. Creates and optimizes stored procedures to manage information from complex data structures, applying aggregations as needed. Processes data in an API (Application Programming Interface) using a Micro ORM (Object-Relational Mappers) and maps data to and from formats expected by user-facing applications or external APIs. Handles, logs, and communicates errors as appropriate.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience designing SQL Server data structures and stored procedures that interface with a Web API and Micro ORM supporting standard CRUD (Create, Read, Update, and Delete) operations.
• B. I have experience designing SQL Server data structures and stored procedures that DID NOT interface with a Web API and Micro ORM supporting standard CRUD (Create, Read, Update, and Delete) operations.
• C. I have experience processing information from SQL Server data structures and stored procedures that someone else developed.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to SQL Server Database design, stored procedures, query optimization, or Web API design.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

21

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience designing SQL Server data structures and stored procedures -specify if they interface with a Web API and Micro ORM supporting standard CRUD operations.
• Your experience processing information from SQL Server data structures and stored procedures that someone else developed.

22

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

23

WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

Supports legacy applications using ASP.NET (Active Server Pages Network Enabled Technologies) Webforms architecture. Securely passes information between screens using Viewstate and Session. Creates and supports validations and dynamic features using JavaScript and jQuery. Uses and supports Lifecycle hooks, Event handlers, Postbacks, Partial Postbacks, and jQuery AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) to handle complex business processes. Supports and troubleshoots the connection between ASP.NET Webforms applications and SQL (Structured Query Language) Server. Manages deployment processes for ASP.NET Webforms application and associated database upgrades and migrations.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience supporting legacy systems using ASP.NET Webforms AND SQL Server. I have designed or supported applications with dynamic UI using jQuery, AJAX, and JavaScript.
• B. I have experience supporting legacy systems using ASP.NET Webforms OR SQL Server. I have designed or supported applications with dynamic UI using jQuery, AJAX, and JavaScript.
• C. I have experience supporting legacy systems using ASP.NET Webforms, but I DO NOT have experience designing/supporting applications with dynamic UI using jQuery, AJAX, and JavaScript.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to ASP.NET Webforms and jQuery, AJAX, or JavaScript.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

24

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience supporting legacy systems using ASP.NET Webforms or SQL Server
• Your experience designing or supporting applications with dynamic UI using jQuery, AJAX, and JavaScript.

25

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http://www.employment.pa.gov