Job Description

other than 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday. Hiring process will include an interview and written exercises.

Duty requires up to 10% travel (within the state of Texas) and the ability to lift 5 pounds.

Qualifications

The Texas Workforce Commission is seeking a Programmer/Developer to join the PeopleSoft Systems team. This position is with Information Technology (IT) Applications Development and Maintenance (ADM) Department, located at 1411 Brazos Street, Austin, TX.

The Programmer IV-VI performs highly complex (senior-level) computer programming work.  Work involves coordinating, overseeing, and implementing programming projects-major agency programs, analyzing proposed computer applications, and providing technical assistance.  May supervise, train, lead, assign the work of others.  Works under limited- minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment

GENERAL DUTIES: -Perform highly complex to highly advanced (senior-level) computer programming work in the PeopleSoft Human Resource Management System (HRMS), including software development activities during all phases of the system development lifecycle (SDLC): design, code, test, implement, and maintain. -Assist with and/or develops and maintains TWC’s HRMS and its associated batch processes.  This system, Comprehensive Human Resources and Payroll System (CHAPS), is a customized version of the web-based application PeopleSoft HRMS. -Work involves coordinating programming projects, analyzing proposed computer applications, and providing technical assistance. -May work outside normal office hours/days when needed to resolve production issues. May provide on-call activities on a rotational basis. -Work is performed under limited to minimal supervision, with considerable to extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.   -Performs related work as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: -Experience with PeopleSoft HRMS 9.1 or above, PeopleTools 8.53 or above, Application Engine, Component Interface, Unix, and Structured Query Report Writer (SQR). -PeopleSoft upgrade experience from version 9.0 and above, and/or experience with Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System at the Comptroller of Public Accounts (CAPPS). -Minimum of two years development and maintenance experience using PeopleTools and PeopleCode. -Minimum of two years development and maintenance experience using Structured Query Report Writer (SQR) or Application Engine.  -Experience with accessibility requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.  -Experience with COBOL and state government Human Resource systems is a plus.  -Strongly prefer experience with Comprehensive Human Resources and Payroll System (CHAPS).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: -Programmer IV:  Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in data processing, computer science, or a related field plus two years of full-time experience in data processing, computer programming, and/or systems analysis. -Programmer V: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in data processing, computer science, or a related field plus three years of full-time experience in data processing, computer programming, and/or systems analysis. -Programmer VI: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in data processing, computer science, or a related field plus five years of full-time experience in data processing, computer programming, and/or systems analysis.  -All: Fifteen semester hours of accredited college work in computer science may be substituted for each year of the required experience.  One additional year of full-time qualifying experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.

The salary range for this position is $6,500 - $8,500 per month, depending on qualifications. TWC offers a competitive salary and State of Texas benefits package that includes everything from health insurance to a retirement plan and a variety of leave types. Learn about TWC jobs and benefits at www.texasworkforce.org/twcjobs. 

Please fill out the application form completely including your experience, education, special training, skills and qualifications relevant to the position you are applying for.  A skills exercise may be conducted at the time of interview.

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Additional Information

HOW TO APPLY: To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and submit only ONE of following ways: apply online at www.workintexas.com by choosing the option: “I’m interested in this job” and clicking save (Preferred Method); or fax a completed State of Texas Application to 512-463-2832; or mail a completed application to Texas Workforce Commission, Human Resources Department, Room 230, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778-0001.

VETERANS: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf