IT Application Development - Senior/Specialist

IT Application Development - Senior/Specialist

Salary

$99,300.00 - $133,608.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-0195

Department

Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

12/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

This is an anticipated opening.

The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (BIIA) is offering a challenging and rewarding opportunity for the right individual to make a difference through serving the state of Washington. Our employees are our most valuable resource: diverse, energetic, innovative thinkers who care equally about producing quality work and serving the public. We are committed to preserving our culture of diversity and inclusion and to providing a work environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. You can read the BIIAs Pro-Equity Anti-Racism statement here.

About the Agency

The BIIAs mission is to serve the public by resolving appeals in a consistent, impartial, timely, and efficient manner. The BIIA rules on approximately 14,000 annual appeals related to orders, decisions, and awards of the Department of Labor and Industries. The BIIA plays a significant role in the states multi-billion dollar industrial insurance economic sector. Key stakeholders include the Office of the Attorney General, the Department of Labor and Industries, and business and labor groups representing over 179,000 employers and over 3,000,000 workers. The agencys jurisdiction includes disputes involving workers compensation, premium assessment, industrial safety and health, and crime victims compensation, among others. The agency is also the final authority on all proposed structured settlements.

The Board is a full-time, quasi-judicial, three-member board appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The agency has approximately 140 employees and a biennial budget of approximately $56 million. Headquartered in Olympia, the BIIA also has staffed offices in Lakewood, Renton, Richland, Spokane, Vancouver, and Yakima.

The BIIA is a great place to work! We offer flexibility and mobility in the workplace to enhance work/life balance, to improve wellness, and to support a productive work environment, increased job satisfaction and engagement. You can read employee testimonials on our website at http://www.biia.wa.gov/Jobs.html.

Great Benefits! This position includes medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, deferred compensation, flexible spending account, dependent care assistance, paid time off (sick leave, vacation leave, personal holiday, personal leave day), 11 paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program. Tuition Reimbursement is available for eligible employees subject to guidelines and funding. You can find more information about benefits at Benefits - careers.wa.gov.

Duties

About the Position

Reporting to the Application Development Supervisor, this position is a senior-level member of a five-person application development team. The position performs application development, design, coding, testing, and implementation, and will serve as the SQL Server Database Administrator and Salesforce application system administrator. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting and sharing advanced knowledge of Salesforce programming techniques with development team members to enhance their skills to support the agencys primary business application.

• Creating and maintaining reports and ad-hoc queries in SQL and Salesforce in response to user, management, and public disclosure requests.

• Supporting the agencys Intranet and Internet websites and assorted applications.

• Supporting the agencys Continuing Legal Education application using PowerBuilder.

• Supporting the agencys MS Word ribbon and templates.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field. Relevant work experience may substitute, year for year, for the required education.
• At least seven (7) years of experience programming in Salesforce and as a system administrator.
• At least three (3) years of experience programming in MS SQL using Visual Studio and MS SQL Tools.
• At least three (3) years of experience programming in ASP.Net, C#.Net, VBScript, and JavaScript.

The experience may have been gained concurrently.

Desired Qualifications

• At least eight (8) years of experience programming in ASP.Net, C#.Net, VBScript, JavaScript, PowerBuilder, Salesforce, or other well-known system applications, developing business requirements and designing and architecting complex computing solutions.
• At least three (3) years of experience programming in DocuSign CLM application development.
• At least two (2) years of experience programming in MuleSoft.

Job-Specific Competencies

Demonstrated ability to:

• Serve as the database administrator for Microsoft SQL Server and database and system administrator for Salesforce.
• Program and develop applications using Salesforce, DocuSign CLM, MuleSoft, PowerBuilder, VBScript, VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, MS Word, and SharePoint.
• Develop and maintain queries and reports using Salesforce Report Writer, SOQL, Apex Scripting, and MS SQL.
• Develop, design, and architect complex programmatic solutions with limited oversight and assistance.
• Review and troubleshoot user and management inquiries quickly, efficiently, and politely, and know when to ask for assistance.
• Review and re-write previously-written code in compliance with specifications and standards.
• Create clear, concise user documentation.

BIIA Core Competencies

• Accountability: Takes responsibility for own actions and can be relied upon to achieve excellent results with little oversight.
• Adaptability to Changing Needs/Flexibility: Embraces changing business needs and adapts approach, goals, and methods to achieve success.
• Customer Focus: Builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction with the services offered by the organization.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Recognizes the value of cultural, ethnic, gender and other individual differences. Understands differences in and responds appropriately to others.
• Effective Respectful Communications: In a respectful manner, conveys clear messages that are effective in communicating information and ideas with others.
• Ethics and Integrity: Earns trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and customers through honesty, candor, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Relationship Building: Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of teamwork, cooperation and mutual regard.
• Safety Focus: Adheres to all workplace safety laws, regulations, standards and practices.

Statewide Equity Competencies

• The ability to take action to learn and grow: Takes responsibility for knowing their own strengths and weaknesses and uses their learning to make government programs and processes more efficient and effective to serve all in Washington.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others: Flexible, adaptable, customer-service focused, and willing and able to empathetically respond to the unique needs of the people they work with and serve.

Supplemental Information

Notes:

• This position requires in-person work in the Olympia Office five days a week during the initial training period. This will be reduced to three days per week and eventually to an optional full-time telework position.
• Extended hours and/or work on weekends/holidays may be required if the need arises.
• Travel is required on occasion to the eight BIIA facilities around the state, and to attend training and meetings.
• This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Application Process:

Interested candidates must apply online. Your online application must include at least three professional references. You must also attach the following:

• A cover letter specifying how you meet the qualifications listed above (no more than two pages).
• A current resume.

Please attach the required documents in the "provide attachment" section of the online application. Only applicants who meet the required qualifications and submit all of the required documents by the closing date will be considered.

Questions? If you have any questions about the position or application process, please contact Christy Sterling, Human Resources Manager, at (360) 753-6823, ext. 1123 or christy.sterling@biia.wa.gov.

The Washington State Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity/expression, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring this announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at HROffice@biia.wa.gov or call 360-753-9639.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

01

This position requires in-person work in the Olympia office five days a week during the initial training period. This will be reduced to three days per week and eventually to an optional full-time telework position. I am willing and able to work in the Olympia office.

• Yes
• No

02

Which option best describes your education?

• I dont have an associates or bachelors degree.
• I have an associates degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• I have an associates degree in an unrelated field.
• I have a bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• I have a bachelors degree or higher in an unrelated field.

03

How many years of experience do you have programming in Salesforce and as a system administrator?

• Less than 7 years
• 7-9 years
• 10 or more years

04

How many years of experience do you have in MS SQL using Visual Studio and MS SQL Tools?

• Less than 3 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

05

How many years of experience do you have programming in ASP.Net, C#.Net, VBScript, and JavaScript?

• Less than 3 years
• 4-5 years
• 6 or more years

06

In your own words, describe your experience designing complex enterprise applications and data integration solutions across multiple platforms, applications, databases, and organizations environments with ASP.Net, C#.Net, VBScript, or JavaScript. Include an example of a solution you personally designed or developed and describe the integrations used, including batch processing, and how you addressed data flow, reliability, performance, and error handling.

07

In your own words, describe your experience using or administering MS SQL Server and database programming, along with scripting, stored procedures using Visual Studio and MS SQL Tools.

08

In your own words, describe your advanced experience developing complex solutions in Salesforce Service Cloud, including multiple processes such as lightening record pages, flows, apex scripts, validation rules, etc. Include an example of a solution you personally designed or developed and describe the integrations used, including batch processing, and how you addressed data flow, reliability, performance, and error handling.

09

In your own words, describe your advanced experience programming in DocuSign CLM.

10

In your own words, describe your advanced experience administering Salesforce Service Cloud environments, including creating and supporting backup solutions, and data seeding and anonymization utilizing Salesforce OWN. Include an example of your experience including details.

11

In your own words, describe your experience programming in MuleSoft.

12

In your own words, briefly describe the most significant IT project/initiative you have been involved in including what your role was. Include the employer and dates of employment.

13

Have you attached a cover letter and resume?

• Yes
• No

14

Were you referred by a current or former BIIA employee? If yes, please list the name of the person who referred you.

Required Question

Employer State of Washington

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Website http://www.careers.wa.gov