Application Developer 1/2/3

Job Description

Come join the State of Alaska!

This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.

The Department of Revenue, Tax Division is recruiting for an Application Developer 1/2/3 in Anchorage or Juneau!

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

Pay will be determined based on location of selected individual.

What You Will Be Doing:

Supporting the Tax Division’s IT applications by maintaining, updating, and enhancing complex, inter-related systems that support statewide revenue programs.

Designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting software applications using technologies such as C#, SQL, ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, and Power Apps.

Working closely with senior developers, business analysts, and division staff to gather requirements, understand business workflows, participate in design discussions, and ensure successful implementation of solutions.

Assisting in daily system maintenance, monitoring system performance, responding to outages, and ensuring the reliability, security, and integrity of Tax Division applications.

Participating in pair-programming, code reviews, project development, application testing, and documentation efforts that support continuous improvement of mission-critical systems.

We have a strong preference for candidates who already possess working knowledge of our core Microsoft development ecosystem, including C#, SQL, SQL Server, Visual Studio, Azure, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, and SharePoint Online.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The Department of Revenue’s mission is to collect and invest funds for public purposes, and the Tax Division supports this by administering state taxes, regulating charitable gaming, and providing reliable revenue information. The Information Technology Unit is responsible for delivering secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions; upholding integrity, data security, and compliance as core values; and fostering a collaborative environment where technical excellence and continuous improvement ensure the protection and effective use of sensitive public-service data.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The State of Alaska provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes strong retirement options, generous PTO, and medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to support your overall well-being.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position will be based in the State Office Building in Juneau, or in the Atwood Building in Anchorage. After your initial training, the option of hybrid telework may be explored to further support productivity and a strong work-life balance.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Software Development- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for designing, developing, and testing software in a given environment.

Requirements Analysis- Identifies, analyzes, and translates business needs into technical requirements that guide system design, development, and implementation.

Technical Problem Solving- Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

If you can imagine yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications

This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

APPLICATION DEVELOPER 1

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:

Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Computers and Electronics:

Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Continual Learning:

Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Training in computer programming or system analysis and/or experience using a computer for analysis (including experience in the use of computer reporting languages); providing software/hardware installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and support to end-users; and/or direct computer programming.

APPLICATION DEVELOPER 2

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:

Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Computer Languages:

Knowledge of computer languages and their applications to enable a system to perform specific functions and skill in designing, writing, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and maintaining the source code of computer programs.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Training in computer programming or system analysis and/or experience writing, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, or maintaining a computer program’s source code.

APPLICATION DEVELOPER 3

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Adaptability:

Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demand and competing priorities in a changing environment.

Computer Languages:

Knowledge of computer languages and their applications to enable a system to perform specific functions and skill in designing, writing, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and maintaining the source code of computer programs.

Customer/Quality Focus:

Anticipates, monitors, and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an effective, appropriate manner. Demonstrates commitment to identifying customers’ apparent and underlying needs and continually seeks to provide the highest quality service and product to all customers.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Training in computer programming or system analysis and/or progressively responsible professional experience developing, testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining computer applications.

Special Note:

A position may focus on working in one or more computer languages. Which language(s) will be specified when recruiting to fill the position.

“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

“Training” means the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through forma