
Posting number: 55812
Department: Fish & Game
Division: Sport Fish
Job classification: Application Developer 3
Posting type: Open
Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, IT and Computers, Web Design, Database Administration
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting
for an Application Developer 3 located in Anchorage, Alaska!
As a member of the Sport Fish Research and Technical Services Programming group, you will be primarily responsible for maintaining, repairing, and enhancing ColdFusion applications built on the Fusebox framework that support the eLogbook program. In addition, you will provide ongoing support for the associated SQL databases and related application components. This position presents a wide range of technical challenges that require creative, effective problem solving across systems spanning from complex multi-layer web applications to simple single user data collection tools. You will work collaboratively with a diverse team of staff and contractors who bring a variety of technical backgrounds and skill levels.
ADF&G protects, maintains, and improves the fish, wildlife, and aquatic plant resources of the state, and manages their use and development in the best interest of the economy and the well-being of the people of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle. The department strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully. To contribute to the division successfully achieving these values the incumbent will under mentorship:
We are a small close knit team of 4 analyst programmers and 1 GIS analyst that work with a wide array of statewide ADF&G staff. Here you will get the chance to work with a number of technologies in a creative manner fulfilling requests and solving unique and challenging problems. We enchorage out of the box thinking in a friendly work environment. We strive to enable employees to achieve a positive work-life balance with flexible schedules and leave.
In addition, the following list describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska and may vary depending on the job. More details here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/
The position is located at the Anchorage Fish and Game office, close to walking and biking trails (Campbell Creek greenbelt) and home to many computer infrastructure specialists and programmers which allows for the opportunity to develop professional relationships with a diversity of other IT professionals and contribute to high-quality storage and access to information on Division data and information about sport fishing. You will have a private walled office. The position requires an ability to work with a high degree of independence but also within a team environment at varying levels collaborating with staff in the Division of Sport Fish Research and Technical Services as well as regional and area offices. A hybrid telework agreement may be available after a probationary period
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
To view the general description and example of duties for an Application Developer 3, please go
to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:
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.
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 formal and informal methods (such as classroom, online, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
“Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Ryan Snow, IT Manager
Phone: (907) 267-2876
ryan.snow@alaska.gov

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