Java Development Supervisor (Hybrid)

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Java Development Supervisor (Hybrid)

Salary

$115,020.00 - $140,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

VAA00077Java Manager05.2024

Department

Department of State

Division

Information Technology Division

Opening Date

05/17/2024

Closing Date

5/31/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1700 Broadway, Denver, CO 80290, USA

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Contact Information

Laura Darby laura.s.darby@coloradosos.gov 303.860.6939 1700 Broadway, Denver, CO 80290, USA

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Department Information

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF STATE

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR THE SPECIFIED TIME AND IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO

Posting will close on May 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

INNOVATE. SERVE. BALANCE. IMPROVE. THRIVE.

Are you looking for a career that allows you to improve your world and the world around you? The Colorado Department of State (CDOS) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a position that makes a direct impact on enhancing the lives of Coloradans.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference through the work you do each day, consider joining the dedicated employees of the Colorado Department of State. Whether working from your home or collaborating onsite, your professional experience will be connected and meaningful. Our office offers an RTD Eco-pass (currently free of charge), a secure bike room accessible only to building tenants, and we are conveniently located near Civic Center Station, RTD light-rail lines, the 16th Street Mall, and Denver’s bike network. In addition to a great location and fulfilling, impactful work, we offer:

• Employee wellness programs and an on-site fitness center

• 12 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off and sick leave

• Access to a diverse array of technical, leadership and supervisory training opportunities

• Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Paid life insurance

• Automatic short-term (and optional long-term) disability coverage

• Excellent work-life balance through flex schedules, flexplace/remote work, and ad-hoc arrangements

  Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

Our Culture & Environment:

Coloradans come from all walks of life and so do we.

Who We Are

Our mission is to make government easy and accessible for people to further democracy, support economic opportunity for all Coloradans, and demonstrate a standard of integrity and excellence. Our vision is to ensure all Coloradans have a voice in our future, help Coloradans and their businesses thrive, and be the best at what we do.

What We Believe

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. At the Colorado Department of State, we are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We highly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply.

Our agency website: Colorado Secretary of State's Office (https://www.coloradosos.gov/)

Description of Job

Information Technology (IT) Division

Provides information systems and computer support for employees, customers of the Department of State, and therefore the people of Colorado. Most of the work completed by the division can be done remotely, contributing to the positive work-life balance of its employees. This includes maintaining computer hardware and peripherals. Staff develops, upgrades, enhances, and maintains computer applications and system software for the use of Departmental staff and the public. Processing and storing data received from Colorado counties for voter registration, charitable gaming licenses, UCC filings, domestic and foreign corporations, notary, campaign finance, and lobbyist systems. The Colorado Department of State is unique from many state agencies in that we are a smaller agency with an in-house IT division, as a result our employees maintain greater collective impact over the work product of the Department.

Development Unit

This work unit develops, upgrades, enhances, and maintains web application and system software for the use of Departmental staff and the general public. The unit also provides application support for various web applications, which could include, but not limited to, voter registration, charitable gaming licenses, UCC filings, domestic and foreign corporations, notary, campaign finance, and lobbyist systems.

As the Java Development Supervisor, you will be a valued leader of the Java Development Team, as well as a senior developer and an IT expert in Java development. You will work across all development projects, designing and constructing new applications, as well as maintaining existing applications. You will participate in team design, analysis, development, testing, and maintenance, as well as test and learn assigned new development technologies for the Department, such as React and Spring Boot.

The ideal candidate will be a critical and creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills. To succeed in this role, it is important that you have outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Illustration of some of your duties:

• Java Development – You will design and develop, in Java, and other programming languages, enhancements and future systems, along with maintaining and fixing bugs in current systems, which will include resolution of legacy application issues; provide expertise in the optimization of Java code through best practices; maintain/create working object oriented (OO) program modules to be incorporated into actual systems; apply current OO theory to module construction; test program modules during system development; work as part of a software development team in an Agile DevOps environment.

• Supervision of Unit Personnel– You will plan, prioritize, assign, analyze, and monitor workflow; establish work schedules, review and approve worktime and absences; initiate the hiring process, provide subject matter expertise to HR during the comparative analysis process, interview candidates and hire; onboard and oversee training of new employees in unit; recommend promotions and changes in pay; resolve problems, performance issues, disputes, and informal grievances; initiate corrective action or recommend progressive discipline as needed; identify training and developmental needs, and provide training as needed; provide feedback and coaching; write performance plans, conduct interim and annual performance evaluations; sign performance evaluations; write and update position descriptions as necessary.

• Secure DevOps Leadership and Technical Review – You will serve as a leader and mentor for the Java team and the software development unit as we adopt Secure DevOps practices; engage with individual developers on a continuing basis to verify architecture and best practices are being followed in development; lead evaluation of processes, tools, and technical architectures for the software development lifecycle; lead technical and process initiatives as the agency adopts Secure DevOps principles; be responsible for maintaining and monitoring the set of tools used by the Java development team, including the budget cost for the software; be responsible for developing metrics and measures for the Java team to be used in assessing the organization's maturity in Secure DevOps and recommending changes or shifts in our approach as appropriate.

• Collaboration – You will collaborate with Developers, Managers, Systems Administrators, and other IT teams to determine system and application compatibility with Departmental standards and to resolve any issues; assist in the understanding of, and analyze the impact of, defects in the production environment, suggesting possible remedies to supervisors, peers, and user community; review work by peers and advance IT Division Object-Oriented expertise in code review and formal sessions. In doing this, position will ensure they understand and address the needs of a diverse staff and respond in a culturally appropriate manner.

• Professional Development & EDI (Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion) – You will continue to improve and develop new skills through ongoing training provided through the Secretary of State's office or other State agencies; attend and complete all EDI training and participate in EDI office-wide initiatives to advance an inclusive culture; comply with all State and Department policies; be committed to advancing a diverse and inclusive workplace by being open to and valuing new views and opinions and being ready to seek them out and bring down barriers that may be keeping these diverse perspectives out of programs or initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Code & Classification Description:

T1A3XXINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUD9Bt4G-21NENXR2tpR1RIdjg/view?resourcekey=0-ZYjfUz-FIJMBpDLeid-esw)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application and any supplemental questions may also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.

This position requires a total ofeight (8) years of professional and/or educational experience in a field of study related to the work. To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate that you meet one of the following options outlined below:

OPTION 1- Experience

Eight years of professional experience developing Java software, with at least two years working as a software development team lead or supervisor.

OR

OPTION 2- Education and Experience - Be sure you’ve attached a copy of your unofficial transcript to qualify for this option.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering. Education may substitute for the professional experience on a year-for-year basis, but will not substitute for the two years of experience working as a software development team lead or supervisor.

PLUS , any remaining years of professional experience developing Java software, to equal a total of 8 years between education and experience combined, with at least two years of those years working as a software development team lead or supervisor.

The following trainings or certifications will be considered as a substitution for 3 months of the required experience or 2 semesters of the required education:

• Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP)

• Software Engineering Master Certification (SEMC)

• Java Development Certified Professional

• Certified Software Engineer

• CIW Web Development Professional

The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:

• Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position.

• Demonstrated web development experience

• Experience with Agile development and Scrum

• Web, database, and automation experience

• Version control and build systems experience

• JavaScript development in the React framework

• Work in database integration and Web UI

• DevOps experience

• Experience supporting customer-facing services and handling critical issues

• Experience architecting, building, and scaling resilient backend services

• Java Development at the Enterprise level

• Java Spring Boot experience

• Relational database experience

• Experience with JSF

• Experience with continuous integrated environments

• Experience with Web services and XML

• Experience with Object Oriented (OO) Theory & Application (Design & Development)

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Written communication skills • Verbal communication skills • Analytical skills • Complex Problem-Solving Skills • Ability to Process Information and Apply Knowledge • Customer Service Skills • Active Listening Skills • Judgment and Decision-Making • Critical Thinking Skills • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships • Committed to Advancing a Diverse and Inclusive Perspective

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• The Department of State does NOT offer sponsored Visa for employment purposes.

• May be required to travel for professional development or as requested by manager.

• This position will be required to successfully pass a background check.

• Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.

• An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application, if applicable. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this announcement.

  While a wide salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work.

  APPEAL RIGHTS:

  If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

  An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

  For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

Notifications

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/evaluation process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from “coloradosos.gov” and info@governmentjobs.com addresses. It’s your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

• A Human Resources Specialist will only review the “Work Experience” and “Education” sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the qualifications for this position.

• Cover letters and resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado application form.

• Cover letters and resumes may be attached to the application as supplemental information.

• The minimum qualifications listed in the announcement are NOT optional.

• To move forward in the hiring process, you must document that you meet the minimum qualifications on the online State of Colorado application form.

• Do not use “see resume” or “see attached” in the State of Colorado online application.

Comparative Analysis

• The comparative analysis process is used to identify candidates that will move forward in the selection process.

• The comparative analysis may consist of application reviews, answers to supplemental questions, review of submitted work samples, phone screens, structured interviews, and any other method determined to be valuable in identifying the right candidate.

Completing the Application

It is very important that you fill out the application completely and give a detailed description of your education and work experience. Failure to do so may result in rejection of your application during the minimum qualification review or subsequent comparative analysis. Your application should address the education, experience, required competencies and preferred qualifications. Ensure that you have included all required attachments, including your transcript if applicable.

FAILURE TO DOCUMENT YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EXCLUDING INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED.

ADAAA Accommodations and Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of State is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Laura Darby, at Laura.S.Darby@coloradosos.gov or call (303) 894-2200 ext 6113.

E-verify

The Department of State participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program’s Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you will be required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at http://dhs.gov/e-verify.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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