Healthcare Quality Supervisor Inspector/Investigator - 61008982
State of South Carolina
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Healthcare Quality Programmer (Application Developer III)-61008989
State of South Carolina
SCDPH
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$72,000 - $75,000
per year
Type
Full Time
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SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a programmer who builds and maintains computer systems that help improve healthcare quality in South Carolina's public health department.
The role involves creating software, fixing issues, ensuring systems run smoothly and securely, and working with teams to support data-driven health decisions.
It's a good fit for someone with programming experience who enjoys problem-solving in a team setting and is committed to public service.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma plus experience in modifying, maintaining, designing, developing, testing, or debugging system software
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for work experience
- Proficiency in full lifecycle application development: designing, coding, testing, implementing, and documenting complex programs
- Ability to integrate and monitor back-end processes, including cloud-based platforms and automated workflows
- Knowledge of IT security policies, standards, and industry best practices for compliance
- Strong collaboration and mentoring skills for working with cross-functional teams and providing technical guidance
- Customer-oriented with flexibility for limited after-hours, weekend, or on-call work during emergencies
Full Job Description
Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Under limited supervision, the Systems Programmer’s primary focus is to support Healthcare Quality systems through the integration and monitoring of back-end processes and solutions, comprehensive documentation, and effective resolution of customer issues. Responsibilities include developing, maintaining, and optimizing both in-house and externally hosted systems including cloud-based platforms. The role involves the full lifecycle of application development—designing, coding, testing, implementing, and documenting complex agency programs. The Systems Programmer ensures the reliability, performance, and security of mission-critical systems that support Healthcare Quality initiatives. This position collaborates with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, efficient, and compliant technology solutions that drive data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement. All work must align with state and agency IT and Security Policies, Standards, and industry best practices.
Implements and supports Healthcare Quality applications, ensuring alignment with agency standards, security policies, and business needs. Designs and maintains automated workflows and system integrations to support seamless data exchange across internal and external systems, including cloud-based platforms. Monitors system performance and resolves issues to ensure reliability and continuity of mission-critical service. Provides advanced technical guidance for complex programming tasks. Maintains compliance with IT application development standards and collaborates closely with program areas to ensure technology solutions effectively support operational goals.
Designs, develops, tests, and documents complex programs to enhance and extend systems software supporting Healthcare Quality initiatives. Provides technical backup for other systems within the program area and ensures all development adheres to state and agency IT application development standards and industry best practices. Maintains comprehensive technical documentation to support compliance, audit readiness, and knowledge transfer.
Serves as a technical lead within the team, defining architectural approaches and standards for Healthcare Quality projects. Collaborates with intra-agency technical teams to establish best practices and ensure consistent product configuration. Mentors team members on advanced programming concepts, supports problem resolution, and drives continuous improvement through innovation and collaboration.
Prepare and maintain system documentation for applications supported. Provide appropriate administrative documentation/project communication.
The employee will work under limited supervision, following established policies, procedures and guidelines. Must be customer-oriented and respond to priority tasks as needed. Some limited after-hour and weekend work may be required; during emergencies, on call 24 hours a day when activated (agency cellular device is authorized to meet this requirement).
Designs, develops, tests, and documents complex programs to enhance and extend systems software supporting Healthcare Quality initiatives. Provides technical backup for other systems within the program area and ensures all development adheres to state and agency IT application development standards and industry best practices. Maintains comprehensive technical documentation to support compliance, audit readiness, and knowledge transfer.
Serves as a technical lead within the team, defining architectural approaches and standards for Healthcare Quality projects. Collaborates with intra-agency technical teams to establish best practices and ensure consistent product configuration. Mentors team members on advanced programming concepts, supports problem resolution, and drives continuous improvement through innovation and collaboration.
Prepare and maintain system documentation for applications supported. Provide appropriate administrative documentation/project communication.
The employee will work under limited supervision, following established policies, procedures and guidelines. Must be customer-oriented and respond to priority tasks as needed. Some limited after-hour and weekend work may be required; during emergencies, on call 24 hours a day when activated (agency cellular device is authorized to meet this requirement).
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and work experience in the modification and maintenance of system programs, the design and development of system software, or the testing and debugging of system software.
An associate's degree or a bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required work experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: A high school diploma and work experience in the modification and maintenance of system programs, the design and development of system software, or the testing and debugging of system software.
An associate's degree or a bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required work experience.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and one (1) year of applicable software development and modification experience; or associate degree in computer science, computer technology, or a related field and two (2) years of applicable software development and modification experience; or a high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in computer programming or computer system development and modification in a Microsoft ASP.NET MVC framework (C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET) environment.
Knowledge of information systems design, testing, debugging, analysis, maintenance and security techniques. Experience in writing SQL queries, stored procedures, and XML.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Minimal travel may be required generally within the Cayce Lexington - Columbia Richland County area which may encompass other agency facilities throughout the State of South Carolina using personal or state vehicle.
Some overnight travel may rarely be required. Position requires the staff carry a cell phone.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and three (3) year of applicable software development and modification experience; or associate degree in computer science, computer technology, or a related field and five (5) years of applicable software development and modification experience; or a high school diploma and seven (7) years of experience in computer programming or computer system development and modification in a Microsoft ASP.NET MVC framework (C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET) environment.
Additional Information
EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
- 15 days Sick Leave per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
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