L&I IT Application Developer (Journey Level) Supervisor – Internal only

Full Job Description

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

This opportunity is only available to current L&I employees

**In addition to the base salary above**

Supervisory IT positions will receive an additional 5% supervisory pay premium

Are you a curious problem solver who enjoys building technology that makes a real impact? Do you thrive in environments where communication, organization, and attention to detail matter just as much as technical skills?

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is looking for a Journey-Level IT Application Developer to join our Applications & Data Management (A&DM) team within the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) program.

In this role, you'll help support and enhance technology that serves workers, businesses, and communities across Washington State.

For this position, telework is permitted on occasion dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington.

We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. This position can be offered with a flexible schedule (4/10’s, 9/80’s, 5/8’s etc.) once fully trained and approved by management.

Requirements

Some of what you’ll do:

As part of an Agile development team, you’ll help design, build, maintain, and improve applications that support agency programs, including the Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), Safety and Health Assessment & Research for Prevention (SHARP), and Legal Services teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications used across the agency
• Collaborate with business partners, analysts, and technical teams to translate needs into effective solutions
• Lead and supervise a team of 3-5 other application developers
• Troubleshoot system issues and identify practical, long-term solutions
• Maintain strong documentation and follow established development standards
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Support the reliability and performance of applications that serve internal staff and the public
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Help identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and efficiency
• And more!

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

We’re looking for someone who brings both technical ability and strong specialized skills.

The ideal candidate is:

Qualifications

Required:

AND

• Eight (8) years of professional experience* with all of the following:
  • Developing and enhancing applications using languages and tools such as Visual Studio, C#, VB.Net, ASP.Net, HTML, CSS, JavaScript XML, JQuery, MWM or MVC, WPF, ADO, WCF, JSON
  • Writing and accessing database code using T-SQL, stored procedures, and Entity Framework
  • Performing unit testing
  • Applying development standards in a managed environment

*NOTE: Education may substitute year for year for experience up to four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree and up to two (2) years for an associate’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, or a closely aligned field.

Desired:

Our IT Division provides the technology backbone that helps L&I keep Washington safe and working. If you're excited about developing solutions, collaborating across teams, and solving complex problems, we want to hear from you.

Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications.

We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate your combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated using an intentional equity lens.

Additional Information

Things You Need To Know

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules. We offer hybrid and remote work options. Remote work from a state outside of WA requires approval.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

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Application process

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position.

Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter.

If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page atHiring Process at L&I. If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.

Background Check Notice

Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other information

Did You Know?

Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters.

We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission.

Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge.

It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.

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You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information

If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact the Lori Hensin at Lori235@lni.wa.gov.

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