IT Application Developer Journey

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service regulation and advocacy we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State while protecting consumers public health and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers but our responsibilities from ensuring food safety to environmental protection touch the lives of millions of people locally nationally and abroad.

The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. To learn more and view additional openings please visit ourEmployment Page.

The Information Technology Programs mission is to continually enhance our services to agency divisions WSDA employees and ultimately the stakeholders of Washington while providing core IT services network connectivity and software solutions in the most efficient and effective manner possible. We achieve our mission by identifying and resolving business challenges through the deployment of efficient software solutions a secure and reliable network and a Centralized Service Desk focusing on always delivering excellent customer service.

ERP System Development Maintenance and Administration

• Serve as the agencys subject matter expert and primary technical developer for The ERP business application (currently Dynamics GP).
• Maintain enhance and troubleshoot ERP application modules used by WSDA including financial purchasing vendor management and custom business processes.
• Design develop and maintain integrations between the ERP application system and other agency or statewide systems.
• Monitor maintain and troubleshoot EDI EFT banking and other external ERP application connections.
• Develop and maintain stored procedures views triggers and scripts to support ERP application functionality and reporting.
• Support and maintain ERP application reporting using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Management Reporter and other reporting platforms.
• Provide Tier 3 technical support for Dynamics GP functional issues escalated from Finance/Accounting and IT staff.
• Coordinate with vendors WaTech and statewide technical teams on ERP application patches service packs and version upgrades.
• Ensure adherence to internal control audit and security requirements for financial system data.

• Represent WSDA IT in all technical activities related to the One Washington Workday implementation and transition away from the current ERP application.
• Identify and document all ERP application integrations customizations dependencies scripts and data flows that will be impacted by Workday adoption.
• Assist in the design and testing of new interfaces between Workday and downstream agency systems.

• Lead technical analysis planning and execution for the agencys transition away from Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Document current-state Dynamics GP architecture integrations workflows and data structures.
• Work with Finance IT leadership and vendors to evaluate potential Dynamics GP replacement solutions.
• Identify migration requirements risks and technical constraints.
• Support procurement activities by providing technical input and requirements.
• Develop transition plans migration strategies test plans and implementation timelines.
• Coordinate with Application Development Systems and Security teams to ensure successful migration and system cutover.
• Support new system configuration integration development QA and deployment.

Who should apply
Professionals with:

• Knowledge and application of techniques for requirements gathering and writing high-level designs.
• Understanding of user interface design.
• Excellent understanding of programming logic and database structure/processing.
• Technical knowledge of and three (3) years of experience in application design.
• Understanding of GIS technology experience in implementing GIS applications and knowledge of data management for GIS systems.
• Technical knowledge of and three (3) years experience working with:

  Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Financial System	JavaScript
  Visual Studio 6-8	API Integration
  C#	Web Services
  Blazor	Crystal Report (version 10-11)
  Microsoft SQL 2016-2022	Project Management
  Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services	Project Estimates
  Entity Framework	Object Oriented Programming

• Technical knowledge of and experience working with Dynamics GP.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server 2019-2022.
• Advanced knowledge in using MS-VisualStudio Development tools to maintain and develop agency or enterprise level systems.
• Ability to provide high-level support for more than one project at a time.

Employee Benefits

• A healthy work/life balance which may include flexible work schedules and teleworking.
• WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits. State employment offers Dependent Care Assistance Flexible Spending Accounts Public Service Loan Forgiveness Tuition Waiver Deferred Compensation Employee Recognition Leave;click herefor more information.
• 12 paidHolidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.

How to apply

You must complete your profile and answer the supplemental addition to completing the online application and supplemental questions applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:

A resume detailing experience and education

A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position

Three professional references

By submitting these materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.

If you are having technical difficulties creating accessing or completing your application please call NEOGOV toll-free at or email.

The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. Applications received via e-mail will not be accepted in lieu of applying through the states on-line recruitment system.

Equity at WSDA

The Department of Agriculture recognizes appreciates supports embraces and respects all cultural identities and backgrounds while we collaborate in authentic ways. We hire amazing people that share in the commitment to our Pro-Equity Anti-Racist (PEAR) strategic plan our Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act implementation plan and our unique needs and desires for belonging respect and inclusion. We value the growth and development of our team members by providing equitable access to resources and opportunities for continuous learning improvement and advancement.

We strive to hire cultivate and retain a productive and dedicated workforce that reflects the communities we serve while we are committed to a workplace that celebrates our differences and supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race creed color national origin citizenship or immigration status marital status families with children (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sex sexual orientation gender identity diversity age status as a protected veteran honorably discharged veteran or military status status as an individual with the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local laws.

Contact Us

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application contact the Human Resource Office at.

Prior to a new appointment into the Department of Agriculture a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.

Veterans Preference:Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veterans Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veterans Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligibleclick here.

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