OneLink Application Developer I

Job Posting Title

OneLink Application Developer I

Agency

695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

Tax Prod Support

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

OneLink Application Developer I- IT

Salary- $53,000.00

The Oklahoma Tax Commission’s goal is to serve the tax payers with Excellence! We strive to ensure that your experience at OTC is both positive and rewarding. We are a team that cares deeply and have a passion to provide assistance to Oklahoma tax payers while providing an excellent work environment. Employees receive a GENEROUS monthly benefit allowance to use toward a range of options for benefits including health, dental, vision, life, fsa, dependent care and disability. For example, an employee can receive between $150 to $1,700 a month to use towards benefits. The Oklahoma Tax Commission provides employees with 15 days of annual and 15 days of paid sick leave in the first year of employment. Not to mention 11 paid Holidays! That is a total of 41 paid days off in your first year! Our Retirement Plan includes generous matching between 4 to 7%! Don’t forget about our longevity payments starting after 2 years of employment! We are looking for individuals who are willing to be a team player with strong interpersonal and networking skills to build and maintain high impact relationships across the agency. Do you have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, highly motivated and have a passion to grow with an amazing team? Then the Oklahoma Tax Commission is the place for you!

GENERAL FUNCTION

The OneLink Application Developer has direct responsibility in the configuration and implementation of a COTS web-based software solution for the Oklahoma Tax Commission’s integrated tax accounting, revenue processing and tax administration application.  This position is responsible for the promoting, practicing, and delivering of customer service in a demanding service-oriented environment.  This position works with users, management and others to identify and define long- and short-range information systems requirements.

The OneLink Application Developer may be assigned responsibilities involving the planning and development of automated tax applications systems, tax systems maintenance, tax computer operations, and similar information technology functions within the Information Technology division to support the business needs the Oklahoma Tax Commission.  This includes review and analysis of user functions and activities, evaluation of available resources and current systems, and the development of appropriate tax programs or systems.  Works with users, management and others to identify and define long and short-range information services requirements.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS

The functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

• Reviews and analyzes organization business needs; confers with users to evaluate requirements, discuss solutions and develop plan of approach
• Analyzes and designs program logic, screen layouts, reports, station criteria and testing criteria to support development of new or enhanced tax systems; evaluates prototypes, design techniques, tools and instructional methods
• Performs all aspects of tax systems design including writing required programs, testing and evaluation of new processes and implementation of new tax applications; writes, tests, debugs and documents software
• Prepares development request documentation to support new or enhanced tax systems and tax applications; translates into detailed functional requirements, technical designs and specifications
• Conducts or coordinates user acceptance, performance stress, regression and integration testing; makes changes and corrections as needed
• Performs ongoing maintenance and review of tax applications systems and programs; identifies problems and develops appropriate solutions
• Participates in the planning, design, development, integration and implementation of tax software and technology
• Configures, develops and implements solutions within the context of the GenTax Integrated Tax System
• Collaborates with other developers in configuring, developing, debugging, and tuning application solutions
• Coordinates with other IT functional areas and business units as necessary to understand functional requirements and business needs
• Interacts with the on-site consultants to complete project task assignments from documented business requirements and developer testing to implementation
• Utilizes strong team skills with a customer-support approach to handling complex business solutions

COMPLEXITY OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of

• Computer technology; programming languages; coding processes; and security measures
• And understanding of .Net, and SQL programming
• Software development life cycles, object-oriented programming, relational databases, user interfaces, business processes, testing technology, and code analysis

Skills in

• Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Listening and analytical skills
• Problem solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail skills

Ability to

• Review and translate specifications to write programs to produce desired results
• Develop and use appropriate testing protocols
• Use and interpret technical manuals and publications
• Take general input and direction and subsequently organize and complete assigned project tasks with little assistance
• Operate web-based tax applications from conception to deployment
• Be an innovator, constant learner, and effective contributor
• Design appropriate tax programs and systems while adhering to deadlines
• Remain calm under project deadlines and day-to-day demands
• Work within a team environment; coordinate and collaborate with others
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Review and analyze user requests and other information
• Listen, learn, and adapt to change

LEVEL DESCRIPTORS

The OneLink Application Developer has three levels, which are distinguished by the level of complexity of specific job assignments, the extent of knowledge and experience with specific tax operating systems, the level of expertise required for the completion of assigned projects, or the responsibility for the supervision of others.

Level I is the entry-level where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing work in a training status to build their skills in tax application development and analysis methodologies.  In this role, they will be assigned tasks which involve writing programs for routine maintenance or changes in tax application systems, writing individual program screens or reports, and similar activities involving the development of basic tax applications programs and systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Level I
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, CIS or related discipline (Other disciplines may be considered if IT Professional Certifications are earned); PLUS one year of experience with operational web based applications from conception to deployment

• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in .Net and/or SQL programming and/or experience with operational web based applications from concept to deployment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Core work hours for the Oklahoma Tax Commission are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm.  This schedule may require minor flexibility based on the needs of the agency.

Telework may be required based on the needs of the agency, division, and section.  If applicable, applicant must be willing and able to BOTH work on-site and telework at an off-site location, generally in the applicant’s home.  Applicant must have a secure internet connection and a dedicated telephone (landline) or smart phone device during scheduled working hours.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on ‘Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma’.