Applications Developer 2 or 3



Job Details

Applications Developer 2 or 3
Employer

Metropolitan Council

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2018-00129

Department

Regional Administration

Division

Information Services

Opening Date

05/16/2018

Who We Are

Work in an environment that allows you to have a life outside of work and does NOT require travel.  Flexible schedules and work from home one day a week are available.  This position also comes with a generous benefits package, including a free all-you-can-ride bus and rail pass on Metro Transit!  

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website. 

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 

Information Services provides the technology, innovation, and best practices that support the security, operations, maintenance, and development of the Metropolitan Council's data systems and networks.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Information Services Department is seeking an experienced Applications Developer 2 or 3 to provide high-level development for Metro Transit (MT) and all related software packages. This position will be involved in new development initiatives, as well as on-going support and package upgrade tasks.

Applications Developers define business requirements; design, develop and implement software applications; develop and enforce technical standards and documentation; manage application projects; and provide on-going support.

Starting Salary Range
Applications Developer 2: $65,042 - $80,000
Applications Developer 3: $70,304 - $95,000

Full Salary Range
Applications Developer 2: $65,042 - $92,269
Applications Developer 3: $70,304 - $99,757

What you would do in this job:

  • Work with customized vendor packages.
  • Work with customers and IS project teams to define business requirements.
  • Assure that application functionality meets defined business requirements.
  • Develop understanding of source systems. Recommend changes to source systems to make them work efficiently with other Council application systems.
  • Develop reporting and analysis software and systems.
  • Develop applications.
  • Develop technical standards for on-going support of Metro Transit applications.
  • Coordinate and lead (Applications Developer 3 only) work with Application Developers, IS Database Administrators, Report Writers, contractors and vendors.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications):

Applications Developer 2:
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or closely related field AND three years of experience in applications design and development.

OR
A high school diploma/GED AND seven years of experience in applications design and development.
OR
An Associate's degree AND five years of experience in applications design and development.
OR
A Master's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or closely related field AND one year of experience in applications design and development.
 
Applications Developer 3:
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or closely related field AND four years of experience in applications design and development.
OR
A high school diploma/GED AND eight years of experience in applications design and development.
OR
An Associate's degree AND six years of experience in applications design and development.
OR
A Master's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or closely related field AND two years of experience in applications design and development.
 
What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):
  • Package and data upgrades and migrations
  • Working with package vendors
  • Cubic Fare Collection system V4.26 or Higher
  • Trapeze Transitmaster
  • Hastus Schedule and Operations
  • Trapeze Software suite (Version 14 or higher - Suite includes: MDT, IVR, Email, Web, Map Maker, Trip Broker) or other related application experience
  • Relational data bases
  • Web development tools
  • Oracle 11g or higher
  • SQL queries
  • SharePoint
  • MicroSoft Project
  • XML
  • Crystal Reports
  • .NET development
  • SAP Business Objects
  • Visual Studio
  • Microsoft Server 2012 or higher

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:
  • High-level analytical, trouble-shooting and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to transform functional requirements into technical specifications.
  • Ability to contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.
  • Ability to follow established procedures accurately and completely.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Project management/leadership skills.
  • Ability to assign work to and review work of project team staff.

What you can expect from us:
  • We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
  • We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
  • We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.
More about why you should join us!

Additional information:

Union: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
Grade: Applications Developer 2 - Grade G / Applications Developer 3 - Grade H
FLSA Status: Applications Developer 2 - Non-exempt / Applications Developer 3 - Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.
 
What steps the recruitment process involves:

  1. We review your minimum qualifications.
  2. We rate your education and experience.
  3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
  4. We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:
 
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test and a background check, which verifies education and employment, covers driving record (if applicable to the job) and any criminal record. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
 
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards.
 
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please call Human Resources at 651.602.XXXX

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success!   In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels.   Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:
 

  • Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
  • Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
  • Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
  • Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance
The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council.  You will have access to free:
  • Well@Work clinic
  • bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
  • parking at many job locations
  • fitness centers at many job locations
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • extensive health and wellness programs and resources

01
Instructions: The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your education and experience to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work Experience section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Please select the option below that reflects your education and experience level.
  • A Master's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or closely related field AND one year or more of experience in applications design and development.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or closely related field AND three years or more of experience in applications design and development.
  • A high school diploma/GED AND seven years or more of experience in applications design and development.
  • An Associate's degree AND five years or more of experience in applications design and development.
03
Please select the following with which you have experience (select all that apply):
  • Package and data upgrades and migrations.
  • Working with package vendors
  • Cubic Fare Collection system V4.26 or higher
  • Trapeze Transitmaster
  • Hastus Schedule and Operations
  • Trapeze Software suite (Version 14 or higher - Suite includes: MDT, IVR, Email, Web, Map Maker, Trip Broker) or other related application experience
  • Relational data bases
  • Web development tools
  • Oracle 11g or higher
  • SQL queries
  • SharePoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • XML
  • Crystal Reports
  • .NET development
  • SAP Business Objects
  • Visual Studio
  • Microsoft Server 2012 or higher

* Required Question

Employer
Metropolitan Council
Address
390 Robert St. N.

St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

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