Are you interested in an exciting IT opportunity? Look no further! The Health and Human Services (HHS) IT Delivery Center provides end-to-end IT services to all staff in the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA). If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with great teammates, this is the position for you!

This is a mid-level development position working in a team environment. This position supports manual and automated testing functions for ALL HHS DC applications, both internal and enterprise applications. The work includes the development of various test types such as functional tests, regression tests, exploratory tests, and creation of input data for test cases for all HHS DC applications for use with the automated framework.

You will have the opportunity to work on testing teams in the area of ADA/Section 508 Accessibility Compliance Testing in support of the Section 508 Amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additionally, as this is a development position, any application developed which interfaces with users must adhere to these standards.
Other duties will include:

• Working with contractors, program offices, and application teams to understand and identify requirements and needs as they pertain to testing.
• Documenting activities and processes as they relate to testing in order to assist HHS DC staff in replication of activities and for mentoring purposes.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, reporting to the office at least one day a month minimum. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Parking is located at the building and is free.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Applications Developer 1 or Computer Programmer 3; or
• Four years of information technology experience that includes two years of experience in applications development or applications maintenance; or
  
• Two years of information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or
• A bachelor's degree in any information technology field.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.