INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BAND A) - SYSTEM PROGRAMMER - OAHU

Full Job Description

Recruitment Number 26-0085

The immediate vacancy is located in Downtown and with the Department of Taxation.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 50 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Entry Level: $4,590 to $6,535 per month (SR 18, Step D to M)

Independent Worker: $4,961 to $7,069 per month (SR 20, Step D to M).

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

Positions assigned to this level perform professional Information Technology work ranging from the Entry/Trainee to the Independent Worker levels.

Entry Level: Receives on-the-job training in the principles, concepts, work processes, methods and techniques fundamental to the Programmer series. Assignments range from the simple to the complex and are selected and designed to develop the employee for progression to the Independent Worker level.

Independent Worker Level: Performs moderately complex professional work in accordance with established policies, guidelines, and procedures. Assignments routinely encompass problems of average difficulty and complexity, requiring the independent application of technical knowledge, skills and sound judgment in applying fundamental principles and techniques, etc. in the area of Programming.

Specialty/Functional Area:

SYSTEM PROGRAMMER:
Under general supervision, maintains and modifies operating systems. Typically works on utility programs, macros, and other general purpose operating programs. Responsibilities include program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation. May work with new operating programs of moderate complexity and scope and provides continuing technical support to applications programmers.

This position will focus on both backend and frontend software development for department applications. The role involves participating in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills, experience with modern frameworks, and a solid understanding of database design and integration.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

General Experience/Education:

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience that provided the competencies described below; or
• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education.

Specialized Experience: Zero (0) to two (2) years of Information Technology (IT) work experience which included professional work experience in the System Programming Specialty area; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Job Related Competencies Required: Depending upon the level you are interested in and being considered for, applicants must possess experience and/or training which demonstrates a basic understanding of at least some of the following competencies: Understand and apply knowledge of information technology principles, concepts, standards, policies and procedures; computer hardware, software, languages and procedures; personal computers (PCs), servers, mini and/or mainframe operating systems; basic mathematics; problems solving methods and techniques; and report writing.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs). To view the MQRs in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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Additional Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAMThe PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

For more information, please click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTSThe Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you.

We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.

In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATIONThe examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience.

It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.

If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.