Our services impact EVERY Montanan! MISSION STATEMENT To be the nation's most citizen oriented, efficiently administered, state tax agency. The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes, property appraisals, alcoholic beverage laws, cannabis laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Technology Services Division is an internal support division that providesapplication development, quality assurance and technical operations (network and desktop) services to all otherDepartment of Revenue divisions in meeting their goals and objectives of providing services to the State of Montana and its citizens. What We Can Offer You The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes: Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits. Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers. Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources. Retirement plans- The State currently contributes/9.17/%, vested after 5 years of continuous employment. Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year. Sick leave- 12 days a year. 11 holidays, including a floating holiday, which can be used any time. Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at https://benefits.mt.gov/. In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Revenue. _DUTIES_ Job Overview: This position resides in theTechnology Services DivisionofDepartment of Revenue. The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include programming, troubleshooting, and end user support. The incumbent will work with a team of developers that support GenTax, the Department's tax system. All coding will be performed in C#. The position does not supervise other staff. An average day in this position starts with a review of assigned tasks. Tasks come in the form of a Service Request (SR). SRs are user submitted requests for enhancements/fixes to the software. For example, GenTax is throwing an error and is preventing an end user from completing an action. It's your job to troubleshoot and determine what is causing the error. Often you will be required to step the code to find the error. Another example of an SR might be that you need to build a public facing form that will be used by taxpayers. These @types of SRs will require meetings, development, testing, and support. Some days, but not very often, you will work past scheduled working hours to move changes to production if those changes cannot be migrated safely during work hours. // /Knowledge of:/ Principles and practices of computer science; functional applications; programming languages; information systems enhancement and maintenance// Systems analysis, design, testing, documentation techniques, and procedures// Telecommunications and information systems networking Data management products// Data structures and interrelationships// Training practices and delivery methods// System and network capabilities// Computer operating systems, equipment, and software// Data management tools// Project planning and management// // /Skills in:/ Research and analysis// Accuracy and attention to detail// Conflict resolution & customer service// Microsoft programs and other database applications// Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication// // You would be a great fit for this position if you have: Demonstrate self-motivation // Follow instructions// Provide timely, customer service// Handling multiple priorities under deadlines// Working Conditions Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends. Office environment and after probation up to 2 days a week work remotely. Lifting is infrequent, up to 15 pounds. * Some travel may be required, must have a valid driver's license. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS Please submit the following application material: · Resume · Complete state application Submissions incomplete or missing relevant materials will not be reviewed or considered. Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Special Requirements Eligibility for employment will be subject to the following: · Criminal Background Check. Circumstances involving convictions will be reviewed · Tax status must be current.Circumstances involving tax status issues will be reviewed To be considered for any DOR position, applicants must complete and submit their application online and upload any required documents. Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s). DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. (dorhr@mt.gov or 406-444-9858) (All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.) _REMOTE/TELEWORK:_This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite within the state of Montana. This position would be required to report to a Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire. Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).__ EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, mathematics, engineering or closely related field. Three years' job-related work experience. Work experience should include programming information technology systems; troubleshooting and problem resolution; project facilitation; and end-user assistance. Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis. Title: *Software Developer 2 Location: Helena Requisition ID: 25142637
