Applications Developer

Job DescriptionThe NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the systems 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the CityThe New York City Department of Environmental Protections (DEP) Bureau of Information Technology (BIT) is responsible for providing quality business, technical and IT system support to our users. This commitment is realized through collaboration, strong relationships and a unified vision with our partners at DEP in order to provide quality technological solutions to our business needs. Providing these services allows us to ensure that DEP continues its tradition of delivering excellent service to the residents of New York City.The Certified IT Developer (Applications) will be joining BITs Applications Development unit, reporting to the unit director, as a developer specializing in Microsoft Dynamics CRM, .NET Framework, C#, and T-SQL. The selected candidate will be working as part of a sub-team within the unit to deliver the Stormwater Permitting Unit and MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) application systems throughout its entire software development lifecycle (mainly in .NET, JavaScript, and in Microsoft Dynamics CRM/XRM) including design and planning, development, reporting, unit testing, quality assurance testing, installation, deployment, maintenance, and support. He/she will be the primary support person for the various components of the application system as well as the primary IT contact to the business bureau for this program. The candidate is responsible for understanding business requirements, translating those requirements into functional requirements and user interface mock-ups, implementing/developing the proposed solution, verifying that the application is according to specifications, and ensuring that the application meets end user expectations.Competencies:- Take responsibility and ownership of assigned projects and tasks- Ability to analyze a business situation to identify problems and recommend solutions- Demonstrate high level of initiative in self-learning- Excel in teamwork with a collaborative mindset- Willing to learn from others and teach others- Demonstrate high level of proficiency in verbal and written communicationsQualificationsProfessional/Vendor Certification, Education and Experience Requirements: You must have current professional/vendor certifications.In addition, you must have one of the following:1. A masters degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) AND 12 months of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) specialized experience in computer applications development planning, design, configuration, installation, troubleshooting, integration, performance monitoring, maintenance, enhancement, and security management as described in the following nine Major Task Groups in the IT Titles Task Inventory*: Applications Development; Web Development, Design, and Maintenance; Business/Systems Analysis; Project Management Support; Application Design; GIS Structures, Spatial Analysis, and Mapping Principles; Testing; Technical Writing; and Version Control; OR2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) AND 24 months of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) specialized experience as described in 1 above; OR3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a States Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization AND 24 months of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) specialized experience as described in 1 above plus 48 months of information technology experience as described in the IT Task Inventory *; OR4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to 3 above. Education may be substituted for the information technology experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is equivalent to 12 months of experience, up to a maximum of 48 months. However, if you qualify under options 2, 3 or 4, you must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a States Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and at least 24 months of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) specialized information technology experience as described in 1 above.Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.