An Application Developer I with the State of South Carolina supports public health administration systems by developing, testing, and documenting complex programs, while integrating back end processes and offering technical guidance to maintain development standards. This hybrid position is based in Cayce, SC, with a salary range of USD 51,520 to 56,500 per year and requires a high school diploma.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate within a team to implement, maintain, and provide technical support for assigned administration applications.
- Serve as a technical backup for designated Administration applications as needed.
- Ensure seamless integration of systems with agency solutions.
- Adhere to established information technology application development standards.
- Assist with the integration and monitoring of supporting system processes, stored procedures, and third party solutions.
- Diagnose and resolve customer-reported issues in a timely manner.
- Act as a technical consultant to customers and coordinate with other technology staff to ensure compliance with IT development standards.
- Support problem resolution and assist the IT Service Center by responding to application related service calls.
- Prepare and maintain documentation for supported applications, including system and administrative materials.
- Provide appropriate project communications and administrative documentation as required.
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned, including travel when requested, and respond during emergencies outside normal hours as directed.
Requirements
- A high school diploma and work experience in computer programming; an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for part or all of the required experience.
- Higher education institutions must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
- Applicants may attach unofficial transcripts or degrees to the application; official certified copies will be required prior to hiring.
- Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer or their designee.
Benefits
- 15 days of annual leave (vacation) per year
- 15 days of sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
- State of South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
- Enrollment in retirement plans is required for all full-time employees; refer to the contribution rate of gross pay
Supplemental Information
EEO: The Department of Public Health provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions such as lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants needing accommodations for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may request an accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it does not impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to health or safety.
State Disaster Plan: In line with the State Disaster Plan, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work during emergencies or disasters, including hazardous weather.
Driving Record: If a valid driver's license is required to operate state or personal vehicles, final candidates may be asked to provide a certified 10-year driving record.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Full Time Employees (FTE) positions that includes:
