SYSTEMS/NETWORK MANAGER
“Software Development Manager”
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / INFORMATION SYSTEMS BRANCH / PHOENIX BASED
FLSA-EXEMPT / SALARY GRADE 29 (Hiring range $65,000-$120,000)
REQUISITION #52761 / CLOSING DATE: 01/06/2020
AGENCY INFORMATION
The Arizona Game & Fish Department is responsible for managing Arizona’s fish and wildlife resource as an enduring public trust. In addition, the Department is charged with promoting safe and responsible use of watercraft and off-highway vehicles. Funding is provided from the sale of licenses and permits; watercraft registration fees; federal excise taxes on firearms, fishing equipment, boats, and other sporting goods; State lottery revenues; donations on State income tax forms; and various contracts and grants. Department policy is set by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, whose five members are appointed by the Governor. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.azgfd.gov.
The mission of the Arizona Game & Fish Department is to conserve Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations. It is our vision to be the national conservation leader supporting the continuation of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Arizona’s most trusted, respected and credible source for wildlife conservation products, services and information.
JOB INFORMATION
Under direction of the Information Systems Branch Chief, this position is responsible for management of software development, implementing new software applications, and support of applications/systems at the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Duties include the development, design, programming, testing, implementation and evaluation of new applications (internal and external facing applications) and existing internal and third party developed applications and provides and manages production support to all applications. This position supervises and manages the daily operations of an IT team to include database administrators and programmers. Leads and participates in project teams related toward the design and implementation of new and/or improved applications. Reviews system operations and ensures compliance with federal, state and department rules, laws and statutes applicable to position. Develops and maintains the Department’s System/Applications Program schedule. Works with internal and external customers and other state agencies to design and support systems to enable the department to achieve its operational, tactical and strategic goals. Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The candidate must have:
- Experience developing systems in the following environments
o .Net Core
o MS SQL
o MySQL databases
- Experience deploying applications to the following platforms
o Windows Server
o Linux
o Virtual and Cloud
- Experience deploying web/mobile applications
- Experience with the implementation and management of eCommerce applications (web and mobile app)
- Experience managing multiple projects and programs
- Experience implementing and managing data warehouse solutions and enterprise data models
- Ability to build, motivate and manage high performing teams
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts into business terminology
The preferred candidate will have:
- Experience developing and managing eCommerce systems
- Education
o BS Degree or Equivalent Experience, Required
o Master’s Degree or Equivalent Experience, Preferred
Position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11.).
BENEFITS
The State of Arizona offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package including:
- 13 days vacation
- 12 sick days with accumulation benefits
- 10 paid holidays
- Participation in the nationally recognized retirement system
- Superior health care options
- Vision care, dental care, pharmacy benefits, and flexible spending account (options available)
- Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance options are available
- Many more benefit programs are available
For more information on the benefits available to State of Arizona employees, including plan descriptions, wait periods and cost, please visit http://www.benefitoptions.az.gov.
Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification program. Our work environment offers training opportunities and encourages career development.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an equal opportunity, reasonable accommodations employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need to request an accommodation in the employment process or would like to receive this document in an alternative format, please contact our office at (623) 236-7326 or TTY 1-800-367-8939, prior to the closing date of the job in which you are interested. We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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