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New Jersey Department of Health

Software Development Specialist 1

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Some College Courses

Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950,59 Koch Avenue Greystone Park Psych Hosp, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 7950

Applicants who Meet the Requirements

Posting expires on: 2026-09-30

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Under close supervision and monitoring in a state or local government agency, performs analysis, maintenance, programming and support work on modules of existing systems; may develop web applications or websites; does other related work.

NOTE:

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

REQUIREMENTS
NOTE:

Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester-hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of professional experience in programming, systems programming or computer analysis. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree in an Information Technology field.

NOTE:

"Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As a NJ State Department, NJDOH offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Pension
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative leave days)
  • Telework
  • +
    • Alternate Work Week Program•++ •Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

+All Direct Patient Care and Operational Positions in the Psychiatric Hospitals are not Eligible to participate in the Telework Program. ++Programs that have 24/7 and direct care of clients will be excluded from the Alternate Work Week Program.

IMPORTANT NOTES

State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities (SAME)

SAME APPLICANTS

The SAME program applies to unclassified and non competitive titles only. If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email:

CSC-SAME

@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at 609) 292-4144, option 3.

PHEL Candidates:

If you are a candidate for a position in our Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, you may be subject to pre- and /or post-employment alcohol and drug testing.

Direct Client Care:

If you are a candidate for a position that involves direct client care in one of the State facilities/programs, you may be subject to pre-and/or post- employment drug testing/screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at the candidate's expense. Candidates with a positive drug test result, or those who refuse to be tested and/or cooperate with the testing requirement, will not be hired.

New Jersey First Act:

In accordance with

N.J.S.A. 52

14-7, the "New Jersey First Act", all employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.

Resume Note:

Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility. Authorization to

Work:

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the Unite States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.

Note:

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. The New Jersey Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skill Requirements:

Skill Skill Level Required / Desired

Ability to analyse software errors Default Desired

IT Default Desired

Job Details:

Job ID JOB0002930

Number of positions 1

Job Type Classified Non-Competitive

Minimum Education requirement Some College Courses

Division Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital

Program Information Technology Programming

Location Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

59 Koch Avenue Greystone Park Psych Hosp, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 7950 Scope of eligibility Applicants who Meet the Requirements

Salary USD $72896.47 to $106798.07 per Year

Salary Range P23

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health Insurance