Please help spread the word…. [image: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/images/AgencyImages/michigan_CoA-121x140.gif] *STATE OF MICHIGAN* *invites applications for the position of:* *Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12* An Equal Opportunity Employer *JOB #:* 0801-2014-1163KC *DEPARTMENT:* Technology, Management and Budget *BARGAINING UNIT:* NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) *SALARY:* *Hourly* $24.18 - $34.74 *Biweekly* $1,934.40 - $2,779.20 *Annually* $50,294.40 - $72,259.20 *OPENING DATE:* 09/10/14 *CLOSING DATE:* 09/17/14 11:59 PM *JOB DESCRIPTION:* Senior IT Application Developer for MGCB highly complex in house, COTS and vendor hosted applications. Serves as a senior developer and resource, leading the code development, providing advice and guidance to other development staff. Performs application development duties related to the design, development, enhancement, implementation and maintenance of Visual Studio, .Net, ASP.Net, VB.Net, VB 6.0, JAVA, and client server environment. Serves as a technical consultant to MGCB clients to develop solutions to streamline critical business processes according to MGCB’s strategic plan. This position is integral to developing and maintaining MGCB’s automated processes, streamlining critical business processes, data integrity, and securing MGCB systems. *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:* Required: - Experience with computer Programming Languages such as Visual Studio, .Net, ASP.Net, ADO.Net.VB.Net, SQL, and VB 6.0. - Experience with Oracle and MS SQL Server database design and stored procedures. - Knowledge of database design methods - Ability to recognize, gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts; draw conclusions; define problems; and devise solutions and alternatives, in particular the ability to research and investigate existing program code to arrive at the definition of program problems. - Ability to conduct interviews and establish and maintain effective relationships with systems users - Ability to communicate effectively with others particularly technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience - Ability to work under pressure - Knowledge of systems development lifecycle methodologies used in the development and maintenance of computer systems. - Knowledge of the concepts and operating principles of data communications and data processing hardware and software. - Knowledge of the principles, theories, techniques and methodologies of data processing systems analysis. - Knowledge of browser based (web) and object oriented application design techniques and tools. - Ability to recognize, gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts; draw conclusions; investigate and define problems; and devise solutions and alternatives for automated information technology systems. - Ability to effectively make oral and written reports and prepare clear and concise presentations. - Ability to conduct effective requirements gathering interviews and establish and maintain effective relationships with system users. - Ability to communicate effectively with others particularly technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience. Desirable: - Experience with object-oriented design and the Unified Modeling Language (UML). - Experience with client server programming languages such as XML, ABAP, XI, Workflow and BASIS, COBOL, XGEN, C#, Java. - Experience with Windows/Unisys operating systems. - Experience with application security and installation, configuration on a server environment. *The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is under legal obligation to have criminal history background checks performed (which includes finger printing), on some DTMB employees. * *Board employees are required to complete and submit a yearly Financial Disclosure Statement (statement of assets and liabilities). Additionally, the Board conducts a credit check, personal background screening and criminal background check, including fingerprints on all employees.* *Board employees are prohibited from participating in casino gaming in the State of Michigan and are not allowed on the property of Michigan casinos’ out-of-state affiliates without prior approval from the Executive Director. This prohibition includes Indian gaming facilities. Additionally, Board employees are prohibited from wagering on the results of live and simulcast horse races at licensed racing events in the state of Michigan. * *REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:* *Education* Possession of a bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, or mathematics. *Experience* Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11. Please submit a copy of your official college transcripts with your application. Click here for theState of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. <http://web1mdcs.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Definition%20of%20College%20Transcript%20Info.pdf> Information regarding foreign degrees can be found at the following link Foreign Degree Information <http://web1mdcs.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Foreign%20Degree%20Evaluators%20REV.pdf> . *ALTERNATE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:* Possession of an associate’s degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis,computer programming, project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant, may be substituted for the education requirement. OR Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician, or four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement. *ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION:* Certain positions may require certification in specific information technology programs. View Position Description <http://web1mdcs.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD-Janie.pdf> Here. View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/InformationTechnologyProgrammerAnalyst_12733_7.pdf Technology, Management and Budget Lewis Cass Bldg., 2nd fl., 320 S. Walnut Street Lansing, Michigan 48909 Attn: HR Office [log in to unmask] *Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12 Supplemental Questionnaire* * 1. ITPRAN11-12 - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher with at least 21 semester (32 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information, data communication, networking, system analysis, computer programming, mathematics, or IT project management. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR An associate's degree or higher with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information, data communication, networking, system analysis, computer programming, mathematics, or IT project management; AND at least two years (4160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR At least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school , AND four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician or four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant. [image: Checkbox] Yes [image: Checkbox] No * 2. ITPRANA - Do you possess at least three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11? [image: Checkbox] Yes [image: Checkbox] No * 3. If you indicated you possess at least three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11, please describe your experience/knowledge. If you have no experience/knowledge write N/A. * 4. How many years of experience do you have in designing, developing, and implementation of applications in Microsoft VB.NET and ASP.NET? (If you possess this type of experience or knowledge, you must document it in your application materials for accurate screening.) [image: Checkbox] No experience or knowledge [image: Checkbox] Knowledge only [image: Checkbox] Less than 1 year of experience [image: Checkbox] 1 to 3 years of experience [image: Checkbox] More than 3 years of experience * 5. If you indicated you have experience or knowledge in designing, developing, and implementation of applications in Microsoft VB.NET and ASP.NET, please describe your experience/knowledge and attach sample code if possible. If you have no experience/knowledge write N/A. * 6. How many years of experience do you have in designing, developing, and implementation of applications in Microsoft VB6? (If you possess this type of experience or knowledge, you must document it in your application materials for accurate screening.) [image: Checkbox] No experience or knowledge [image: Checkbox] Knowledge only [image: Checkbox] Less than 1 year of experience [image: Checkbox] 1 to 3 years of experience [image: Checkbox] More than 3 years of experience * 7. If you indicated you have experience or knowledge in designing, developing, and implementation of applications in Microsoft VB6, please describe your experience/knowledge and attach sample code if possible. If you have no experience/knowledge write N/A. * 8. How many years of experience do you have in designing, developing, and implementation of applications in Java? (If you possess this type of experience or knowledge, you must document it in your application materials for accurate screening.) [image: Checkbox] No experience or knowledge [image: Checkbox] Knowledge only [image: Checkbox] Less than 1 year of experience [image: Checkbox] 1 to 3 years of experience [image: Checkbox] More than 3 years of experience * 9. If you indicated you have experience or knowledge in designing, developing, and implementation of applications in Java, please describe your experience/knowledge and attach sample code if possible. If you have no experience/knowledge write N/A. * 10. How many years of experience do you have with developing applications using Oracle or SQL Server databases? (If you possess this type of experience, you must document it in your application materials for accurate screening). [image: Checkbox] No experience or knowledge [image: Checkbox] Knowledge only [image: Checkbox] Less than 1 year of experience [image: Checkbox] 1 to 3 years of experience [image: Checkbox] More than 3 years of experience * 11. If you indicated you have development experience with Oracle or SQL Server database, please briefly explain that experience. If you do not possess this experience, write N/A. * 12. How many years of experience do you have in performing analysis and requirements gathering with customers? (If you possess this type of experience or knowledge, you must document it in your application materials for accurate screening.) [image: Checkbox] No experience or knowledge [image: Checkbox] Knowledge only [image: Checkbox] Less than 1 year of experience [image: Checkbox] 1 to 3 years of experience [image: Checkbox] More than 3 years of experience * 13. If you indicated you have experience or knowledge in performing analysis and requirements gathering with customers, please describe your experience/knowledge and attach sample document if possible. If you have no experience/knowledge write N/A. * 14. How many years of experience do you have in creating test files to test validity of system data and validate the functional requirements of a system? (If you possess this type of experience or knowledge, you must document it in your application materials for accurate screening.) [image: Checkbox] No experience or knowledge [image: Checkbox] Knowledge only [image: Checkbox] Less than 1 year of experience [image: Checkbox] 1 to 3 years of experience [image: Checkbox] More than 3 years of experience * 15. If you indicated you have experience or knowledge in creating test files to test validity of system data and validate the functional requirements of a system, please describe your experience/knowledge. If you have no experience/knowledge * Required Question ================================================================ To Subscribe or Unsubscribe CSSAMSU mailing list, please go to: http://list.msu.edu/archives/cssamsu.html Click "Join or leave the list". For further assistance, please contact Jerry McAllister [log in to unmask] ================================================================