IT SOFTWARE ENGINEER 1 or 2 (DOQ)



Job Details

IT SOFTWARE ENGINEER 1 or 2 (DOQ)
Employer

Pierce County

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Career Service - Full Time

Job Number

17-00390

Department

Information Technology

Division

IT-Software Development

Opening Date

12/15/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

         ANNUAL HIRING RANGE: 
Software Engineer 1: $30.81 to $36.77 (with growth to $44.22)
Software Engineer 2: $72,083 to $86,514 (with growth to $104,402)
 
                 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
(first consideration given to candidates that apply by Jan 5, 2018)
 
Please Note: There are multiple openings for this recruitment.
  
NATURE OF WORK
 
This is professional, technical, analytical, and customer-oriented work in the Software Development Division of Information Technology. An employee in this classification provides technical expertise to clients for essential information technologies. Work involves delivering services that optimize the use of information technology to the highest benefit of the County. Work is applied to complex situations, is primarily intellectual in nature, and results in creative and varied solutions while maintaining a County-wide perspective. The employee must use independent judgment and initiative as well as appropriately solicit the expertise of colleagues. Work is reviewed periodically through conferences, reports, and attainment of assigned goals.

Position Summary

Employees in these classifications provides technical expertise at different levels to Pierce County departments and agencies in multiple areas.
 
The Software Engineer 1 classification is distinguished from other IT Software Engineers by performing a narrower range of technically complex duties and the level of direction required to perform job functions.
 
The Software Engineer 2 is distinguished from other IT Software Engineers by performing a broad range of technically complex duties on multiple platforms.
 
As a Software Engineer 1:

  • Perform professional functions in software programming and analysis.
  • Assist in designing, coding, testing, deploying, maintaining, enhancing, and supporting County software systems.
  • Assist in working with business customers in translating requirements into plans and specifications.
  • Assist in developing new software and customize, developing interfaces to, or integrating with third-party business systems.
  • Work in a team-based environment, communicating effectively with all levels of staff and management.
  • Collaborate on the identification of business and system requirements.
  • Address customer's information needs by developing technology solutions and supporting information and technology systems on multiple computing platforms.
  • Provide work estimates to project team and lead.
  • Participate in the testing process through unit testing, integration testing, system testing, acceptance testing, and automated test development.
  • Coordinate data development and access with necessary department and technical staff.  Protect the safety, integrity, and privacy of data.
  • Tune poorly performing application and database code.
  • Write and generate system documentation.
  • Deliver excellent customer service, assist in measuring and creating customer satisfaction, and enhance customer relationships with the Information Technology Department.
  • Maintain up-to-date software development knowledge and build expertise among colleagues in the Information Technology Department.
 
As a Software Engineer 2:
  • Develop integrated technology solutions and supporting information and technology systems on multiple computing platforms.
  • Plan for information technology deployment and implements planned solutions.
  • Solve information technology problems proactively.
  • Implement Pierce County Strategic Information Technology Plan strategies.
  • Develop an expanded knowledge of the customer's business and builds expertise and technical knowledge among customers.
  • Provide direction, assistance, and training to IT customers and professional staff in assigned technology areas.
  • Use and build teamwork in a variety of teams that involve colleagues, customers and vendors.
  • Deliver excellent customer service, measures and creates customer satisfaction, and enhances customer's relationships with IT.
 
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Manage time and resources.
  • Record time spent on work activities.
  • Prepare reports and deliver presentations.
  • Perform administrative tasks and other job functions as required.

Qualifications

IT Software Engineer 1: An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in computer science or related field and two or more years of information technology experience required. Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
 
IT Software Engineer 2: A Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and three or more years of information technology experience required. Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
 
Preferred Requirements:
Experience using AngularJS, HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3. Experience using Java, Groovy and Grails. Experience writing Karma, Protractor and Junit tests. Experience using MySQL, Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise 15 or other RDMS. Experience with RESTful web services.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:   A valid Washington State driver's license may be required when travel is required of the position. Ability to successfully complete a Pierce County background investigation.  Fingerprint and in-depth criminal history check (limited to the last 10 years) may be required. 

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please: Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:  www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
 
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers. Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format you may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
 
This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
 
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Our benefits:

Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave. 
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:

Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to ten paid holidays as follows:   


New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25

Personal Holidays:
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Each paid personal holiday accrues on January 1 of each year and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.

Furlough:
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.

Sick Leave:
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.

Insurance Benefits:
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County.  Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses.  Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans.   To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the Pierce County Health Benefits website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan.  This is a supplemental retirement savings program  that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security:
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Miscellaneous Benefits:
Please visit Pierce County's Benefits website for more information.

01
Please describe your level of education. - MF
  • Less than High School or GED.
  • High School or GED.
  • Some college courses but not enough credits for an AA in information technology, computer sciences, business, public administration or related field
  • AA in an unrelated field
  • AA in information technology, engineering, computer sciences, business or related field
  • BA in an unrelated field.
  • BA in information technology, engineering, computer sciences, business or related field
  • MA in an unrelated field.
  • MA information technology, engineering, computer sciences, business or related field
02
Describe your level of experience of related information technology experience.
  • No experience to less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 6 years
  • 6 years to less than 7 years
  • 7 years to less than 8 years
  • 8 years to less than 9 years
  • 9 years to less than 10 years
  • More than 10 years
03
Relate your experience and skill level developing server applications using AngularJS or other JavaScript framework.
  • None
  • Minimal
  • Satisfactory
  • Strong
  • Excellent
04
Relate your experience and skill level developing server applications using HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS.
  • None
  • Minimal
  • Satisfactory
  • Strong
  • Excellent
05
Relate your experience and skill level developing server applications using Java, Groovy, or other object-oriented language.
  • None
  • Minimal
  • Satisfactory
  • Strong
  • Excellent
06
Relate your experience and skill level developing server applications using Grails or other convention-over-configuration framework.
  • None
  • Minimal
  • Satisfactory
  • Strong
  • Excellent
07
Relate your experience and skill level developing server applications using g. RESTful web service.
  • None
  • Minimal
  • Satisfactory
  • Strong
  • Excellent
08
Relate your experience and skill level developing server applications using Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise, MySQL, or other RDMS.
  • None
  • Minimal
  • Satisfactory
  • Strong
  • Excellent
09
Relate your experience and skill level developing server applications using Karma, Protractor, JUnit or other testing framework.
  • None
  • Minimal
  • Satisfactory
  • Strong
  • Excellent
10
Please explain your experience developing reusable code? If you don't have this experience, type N/A.
11
Please describe your experience researching new techniques, tools, and methods? If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
12
Please describe your experience authoring documentation? If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
13
Describe your relevant education and work experience in sufficient detail to show that you meet the requirements of this position. Give specific examples whenever possible. Resume must be received prior to closing date/time to be included with application. Did you include your resume?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Pierce County
Address
Pierce County Human Resources
950 Fawcett Avenue, Suite 200
Tacoma, Washington, 98402
Phone
(253) 798-7480
For Sheriff's Department positions: 253-798-6250

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