Software Development Specialist 1

  • Full-Time
  • Columbus, OH
  • State Of Ohio Jobs
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Work Locations: James A Rhodes Office Tower 33 30 East Broad Street 33rd Floor Columbus 43215 Organization: Mental Health & Addiction Services Classified Indicator: Classified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Compensation: $28.80 - $42.24/hrly Unposting Date: Ongoing Job Function: Information Technology Job Level: Individual Contributor Agency Contact Name: Bridgette Cox, HCM Sr. Analyst Agency Contact Information: Bridgette.Cox@mha.ohio.gov

Software Development Specialist 1

(210009QS) Job Duties

Who we are…

The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.

OhioMHAS Values:

  • Contribute and Collaborate
  • Serve Compassionately
  • Deliver Quality
  • Be Accountable

At OhioMHAS we strive to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to balance efforts toward providing prevention and recovery supports and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success.

OhioMHAS Information Services is the technology arm of the third largest cabinet level agency in the state of Ohio. We support more than 3,200 employees within six regional inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, and Central Office. We develop and support technology for several critical business solutions used by the agency as well as by county and local behavioral health care providers across the state.

We are accepting applications for a Software Development Specialist 3, primary technology .Net Framework; secondary technologies: SQL, Web Development position number 20036119, within the Office of Information Technology, headquartered at the James Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 East Broad Street, 33rd floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

What you will do…

  • Creates and/or modifies existing program modules
  • Design, code, test, document software in a collaborative environment with other team members
  • Assists in supporting user acceptance testing
  • Performs software implementation tasks, including source control and deployment activities
  • Provide support for business applications which may include maintenance, enhancements and software fixes

What’s in it for you…

The state of Ohio offers an excellent benefits package which includes eleven paid holidays, generous leave plans, extensive medical, dental and vision insurance, 14% Employer contribution into your OPERS pension plan, Employee tuition reimbursement program, public loan forgiveness participation, flexible work schedules, and much more! To view all the benefits offered, please visit the state of Ohio Total Rewards site.

Do you have the desire to make a difference? Join our Team! #teamOhioMHAS


Primary: .Net Framework

Secondary: Web Development & SQL


QualificationsCompletion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; 12 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.
  • Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; 18 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.


  • Or 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.


  • Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.


Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question. Knowledge of: computer and electronics, oral and written communication tools and techniques, customer support and personal service, state and agency policy, procedures and applicable laws*, vision, mission and goals of agency*, software development principles and methods for design, development, testing and implementation of new or modified software, commonly used query language, mathematic principles relative to assigned area in IT.
Skill for: reading comprehension, speaking, service orientation, and troubleshooting.

Ability to: stay abreast of current technologies in area of IT assigned and deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context.
(*)Developed after employment. All answers to the supplemental questions must be answered completely and supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Selection devises, testing and/or assessments may be used to determine proficiency in this position.

Background Check InformationThe final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration, an individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal conviction/s will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
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