The Office of Secretary of State (OSOS) offers some of the most unique and diverse job opportunities in state government. Its critical responsibilities include: ensuring a fair and accurate elections process; connecting Washingtonians through the power of libraries; protecting our important government records; and registering corporations and charities. The Secretary of State also administers vital community programs that inspire giving, document our history, and assist crime survivors in avoiding further abuse. This independent office under the state Constitution operates from facilities in the Olympia area and statewide.

The OSOS is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values of integrity, service excellence, visionary leadership, collaboration and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance. The benefits of working in state government also include potential eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Visit our website at: www.sos.wa.gov.

Information Technology (IT) is a core service and the foundational framework of the Office of the Secretary of State. The IT division impacts virtually every employee, program, department and the vast majority of the agency’s diverse external stakeholders. Currently, the IT Division is comprised of nine(9) programs: 1) Architecture 2) Applications Development 3) Web Development 4) Network Operations 5) Helpdesk Support 6) IT Project Management 7) Project Management Office 8) VoteWa 9) Digital Archives.

Implements professional level software architectural design patterns, practices, and processes that ultimately provide the foundation for efficient, scalable, and durable software applications for primarily the Corporations and Charities Filing System (CCFS) and secondarily other internal applications
Tasks include:

• Employs industry standard application development tools to develop, code, test and implement changes related to the legacy Corporations/Charities applications, Agency Revenue System, and Payment Services or the enhancement of these mission critical business systems
• Use Agile methodologies to include but not limited to continuous integration, automated unit testing, and version control
• Designs, analyzes, and codes applications and enhancements in various technologies and utilizing many system architectures

• Assists with critical emergency issues with testing to help resolve them
• Involved in unit and interface testing of the application with direction from the development team
• Works directly with users, including entities statewide, in gathering and analyzing requirements and then developing, testing, deploying and documenting changes to the applications

• Works with division directors, the office project manager, vendors, and other state entities regarding selection, implementation and development of new systems, and the modification of existing systems
• Research, design, and implement new technologies, processes, and methods that solve complex problems that cannot be solved by routine processes

• Designs and implements database structures using industry best practices
• Control access permissions and privileges

Required Qualifications:

• Eight years of information technology experience in applications development, including experience in designing, developing, and maintaining applications using industry standard tools and development languages, developing, designing, and maintaining databases using MS SQL or related relational database tools and software.
  • (At least four years' experience must be independently working on a complex or multi-functional computing system that impacts organization-wide; particularly in the development of large-scale applications. Including independent problem solving and complex issue resolution.)
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills including conveying information clearly
• Ability to read and write the English language
• Ability to efficiently use a personal computer and applicable software to successfully perform the essential functions of the position

• Experience in developing applications in the Microsoft .Net environment
• Knowledge of database structures and dataflow
• Network architecture and technical system communication
• Experience working directly with stakeholders of applications

Working Conditions
In this position, the incumbent works primarily in an office setting, which will require the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. The standard work hours are Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm; however, work can be required outside of standard hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Occasional travel to local offices is required and occasional travel to county offices is required. The incumbent in this position must be able to represent the Office of the Secretary of State in a competent, confident, and professional manner, including professional dress, and be able to clearly and effectively communicate ideas and information both verbally and in writing, and work successfully with a wide variety of people in a team environment. The incumbent in this position must have the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and coordinate with other operational areas to resolve complaints or conflicts. Remote work is allowed per office policy, however, occasional travel to local offices is required. The office has the right to revoke the remote only designation at discretion.

All employees of the Office of the Secretary of State are required to be fully vaccinated and show proof against COVID-19. Your vaccine status will be verified by Human Resources (HR) prior to your first day of employment. Please contact the HR Consultant overseeing this recruitment if you need information on medical or religious accommodation at (360) 480-4871.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position you must attach the following:

• Current Resume
• Three Professional references. Personal references will not be considered.
• You must complete the supplemental questions at the end of this application. Incomplete responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. In addition, if the employer you identify in the additional information section is not included on your resume or work experience profile and/or you do not identify an employer, you will not receive credit.
• All veterans must include a copy of your DD214 to receive preference in the hiring process. You must black out your social security number before attaching it to your application.
• Prior to a new hire, 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 applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Must have current Washington state driver's license or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.