Application Developer III

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking an Application Developer who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Information Technology Development, plays a leadership role in the development and maintenance of complex and mission critical application systems on the mainframe, PC, and WEB-based platforms by consulting with users and staff in the requirements gathering, technical design, programming, testing and implementation phases of application systems development.

This position:

• Provides expertise for developers and customers regarding technical solutions being implemented. This includes consulting with customers and IT Business Analysts in developing requirements for application systems and serving as the technical lead and architect for OIDD IT projects and systems.
• Plan and performs in-depth systems analysis to develop requirements for the creation and/or enhancement of customer’s application systems. This involves communication with customers, documentation of their system requirements, and evaluation of commercially available software.
• Designs, codes, develops, tests, implements, and documents software systems.
• Provides technical customer support for existing application systems or data.
• Makes recommendations to management and co-workers concerning enhancements to application systems and business processes in order to improve efficiency within the department.
• Completes individual training for professional growth and assists in the training of others in the operation of new and existing systems and related technical concepts.

This position is located at BHDD's Central Office in Cayce, SC.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and work experience in the modification and maintenance of system programs, the design and development of system software, or the testing and debugging of system software. An associate degree or a bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experienced application level knowledge of capabilities, programming techniques, and intricacies of information systems. Intermediate knowledge of computer languages. Experienced application level ability to write and revise computer programs. Experienced application level ability to understand and carry out technical instructions and requests. Experienced application level ability to analyze and reduce to logical order complex technical data. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work effectively with users, vendors, and other IT personnel. Ability to plan, direct, instruct, and review the work of technical personnel.

Additional Comments

Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; background record checks (to include fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials.We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices***
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)