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Description
Safe communities for Washington State
Mission
Promote public, public health, safety and trust through fair administration and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, cannabis and vapor laws
This recruitment is open until filled. First review of applications will be October 5th, please submit an application on or before October 4th. The hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time. We encourage all to apply as early as possible.
This position is currently eligible for telework. This position is required to work in the office a minimum of 1 day per week. This may change based on business needs.
Who we are
The mission of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is to promote public safety, public health, and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance.
We want to create a culture that fosters excellence in customer service, open and honest communication, transparency and accountability, data-driven decisions, and business-initiated process improvement.
Our commitment to DEIB
The WSLCB strives to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in all aspects of our work. This includes a commitment to our workforce and external stakeholders. It is our mission to build, educate, and inspire an inclusive environment that recognizes, respects, and celebrates diversity in the workplace and in the community we serve. We are committed to maintaining a thriving culture where employees and those we serve feel safe and accepted regardless of education, background, or beliefs. As a WSLCB team member, you will have opportunity to join statewide business resource groups (BRGs) such as, Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network; Veteran Employee Resource Group; Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity; Disability Inclusion Network; Washington Immigrant Network; Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network; Supporting our Voices, Empowering Rights, and Engaging Indigenous Governance; and Interagency Committee of State Employed Women.
Your opportunity at a glance
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) is announcing an exciting opportunity for an Applications Support Supervisor (IT Application Development Senior/Specialist) in Olympia, WA. This position resides with the Applications Support Team and reports directly to the Applications Support & Data Administration Manager, who reports directly to the CIO of the WSLCB's ITSD.
The Applications Support team consists of the WSLCB’s application developers and system administrators and is part of the Applications Support & Data Administration group that includes Product & System Analysis, and Software Quality Assurance (SQA) teams. The Applications Support Supervisor works closely with Product & Systems Analysis Supervisor and SQA Supervisor within the group and is a member of the Extended IT Management Team within ITSD.
Under general direction, the Applications Support supervisor position is focused on bridging the gap between the application system administrators and developers and other ITS teams to streamline and automate software delivery processes. Key functions include team leadership/mentorship to enhance skills and support career growth, implementing continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency in software configuration/development and deployment processes, system monitoring and performance optimization to track application performance to proactively identify and address issues, and driving continuous improvement by staying aware of industry trends, and advocating for organizational changes and operational standards that enhance software delivery speed and reliability of agency technology.
The Applications Support team consists of the WSLCB’s application developers and system administrators and is part of the Applications Support & Data Administration group that includes Product & System Analysis, and Software Quality Assurance (SQA) teams. The Applications Support Supervisor works closely with Product & Systems Analysis Supervisor and SQA Supervisor within the group and is a member of the Extended IT Management Team within ITSD.
Under general direction, the Applications Support supervisor position is focused on bridging the gap between the application system administrators and developers and other ITS teams to streamline and automate software delivery processes. Key functions include team leadership/mentorship to enhance skills and support career growth, implementing continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency in software configuration/development and deployment processes, system monitoring and performance optimization to track application performance to proactively identify and address issues, and driving continuous improvement by staying aware of industry trends, and advocating for organizational changes and operational standards that enhance software delivery speed and reliability of agency technology.
This position works closely with product and systems analysts to plot product direction and solution road maps, system architecture and integration, workflow automation, vendor-led system upgrades to meet the needs of business and drive business value. This position partners with SQA to ensure that all systems meet software quality standards. This position also coordinates with the ITSD database administrator and infrastructure team to ensure data architecture and system access align with the Applications Support team’s needs and business requirements. Lastly, the Applications Support Supervisor is a member of the IT Extended Management Team, and acts as the authority for application development and support as the team develops policy and operational standards.
If you have an interest in serving as agency’s highest technical expert in establishing and maintaining the agencies application development methodologies and designing and developing system integration and custom solutions, we encourage you to apply to be a part of the WLSCB team!
WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including:
- A comprehensive benefits package (including but not limited to Medical/Dental/Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance etc.)
- Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
- Tuition Waiver (enrollment in courses at state universities/colleges on a space availability basis - all or a portion of the tuition/fees may be waived for state employees)
- Tuition reimbursement (courses taken with prior approval in order to further employee’s career development with the WSLCB)
- Training and career development programs (including online courses and LinkedIn Learning)
- A healthy work/life balance (this may include flexible/alternative work schedules and telework/remote work opportunities, when possible)
- Employee Assistance Program - confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees
- Generous wellness program (we offer reimbursements for certain fitness related activities)
- Onsite exercise facility (for employees working at WSLCB Headquarter Building in Olympia)
- Infants at Work Program to promote parent and infant bonding, parental well-being and healthy infant development. Depending on your job duties, work location and supervisor approval, eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when they return to work.
- Free parking
Duties
Some of the duties you will perform are:
- Provide direct supervision of application development and system administration personnel, establish position objectives and expectations.
- Establish short-term objectives and long-term application development and support services based on standards and practices; engage staff and colleagues in collaborate development of short and long-term work plans; obtain manager review and approval of work plans. Ensure alignment with division’s approved technology and product roadmaps and IT portfolio management.
- Effectively mentor, train, coach, counsel, and motivate staff to achieve consistently high performance.
- Ensure that supervised staff have the information, resources, and authority to complete assignments and meet documented expectations.
- Consistently analyze staff performance against position requirements, applicable policies as well as section standards and practices imposing corrective or disciplinary action when required.
- Identify and streamline workflows, automating repetitive tasks and implementing continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
- Select and implement appropriate tools for version control, continuous integration, deployment, and monitoring.
- Implement Agile principles and methods to the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Establish robust monitoring systems to track application performance, identify issues, and enable proactive responses.
- Promote open communication and collaboration between Applications Support & Data Administration sections; Product & Systems Analysis, Software Quality Assurance, and Database Administration. Ensure seamless standards and practices between section teams and other ITSD teams.
- Implement monitoring systems to proactively identify potential issues before they impact users.
- Set up automated alerts to notify relevant teams when anomalies or performance degradation are detected.
- Utilize tools to analyze system logs for patterns and clues related to potential incidents.
- Actively solicit feedback from users to identify issues they may be experiencing.
- Assess the severity and impact of incidents to determine the appropriate level of response.
- Oversees, develop detailed, comprehensive and well-structured application architected designs to assure quality, efficient and secure complex software systems for staff, other agencies, and the public to consume daily, weekly, monthly and yearly work.
- Oversees, short-term objectives and long-term application development services roadmaps for multiple enterprise level applications; engage staff and colleagues in collaborate to development of short and long-term objectives; obtain manager review and approval of long-term technical roadmap; ensure alignment with division’s approved technology and product roadmaps and portfolios.
- Effectively mentor, train, coach, counsel, and motivate junior developers, system administrators and other technical staff to achieve consistently high performance related to development from scripting (e.g., Python, SQL) to application development (e.g., C#, .Net).
- Develop complex, user intuitive, ADA compliance, and secure web user-interfaces which include secure architecture design, coding, unit test, function tests, system tests, and implementation.
- Architect application components, APIs and web services for re-usable code that align with WSLCB standards and industry best practices.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Experience for required qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment and educational experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Ten (10) years of experience in System Administration and Development with three (3) years in a lead or supervisory position.
OR
A Master’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field AND five (5) years of experience in System Administration and Development with three (3) years in a lead or supervisory position.
Professional certification in one (1) or more of the following:
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
- Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer
- Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer (Google Cloud)
- Certified Kubernetes Administration (CKA)
- Certified DevOps Professional (CDP
Working-level knowledge and recent experience building web-based mapping applications using ESRI’s ArcGIS API and Python scripting.
Required Equity Competencies:
The ability to take action to learn and grow
This equity competency identifies people who are curious about themselves and others, who take responsibility for knowing their own strengths and weaknesses, and who use their learning to make government programs and processes more efficient and effective to serve all in Washington.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
This equity competency identifies people who are flexible, adaptable, customer-service focused, and willing and able to empathetically respond to the unique needs of the people they work with and serve.
Competencies:
Accountability: Accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness necessary to achieve excellent results. With little oversight; develop innovative solutions to a variety of issues. Make timely decisions although faced with limited data or resources. Accept own role when expectations are not met, and respond quickly to resolve issues with others.
Build and Maintain Relationships: Earn the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and customers through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions. Build and maintain working relationships characterized by mutual acceptance and cooperation. Contribute to an environment that honors diversity, and uses diverse perspectives to meet the agency’s mission and goals.
Effective Communications, General: Convey clear, timely, persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others. Effectively express ideas and information through the written and spoken word using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the reader or audience (“ plain talk”). Keeps supervisor and co-workers informed while sharing complete and accurate information with others to include staff and people outside the organization. Practices active listening by concentrating on person or caller; listens without interrupting; and asks questions to clarify and verify information.
Effective Communications, Writing Skills: Composes clear, straightforward, and technically correct documents. Proofreads and edits information to improve clarity, organization, content, and correcting errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Independently compose written responses to emails and letters from customers answering questions, providing information, and/or explaining decisions made regarding eligibility for services or compliance with rules. Extract and compile data to prepare narrative, statistical or other reports for review, analysis, documentation, etc (e.g., financial, payroll, labor distribution, purchasing, inventory, registration, patient or student information).
LEAN: Actively pursue opportunities for problem solving and continuous process improvement, participate in team huddles, and promote program priorities and results.
Serving Customers: Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the Liquor Control Board, develop innovative ideas that provide solutions to our customers’ challenges.
Safety: Understand and follow agency safety policies and other standards established to maintain a safe work environment. Carefully organize your personal workspace to minimize the likelihood of accidents. Report all injuries, accidents or hazards to your supervisor immediately.
Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility in the face of change. Projects a positive demeanor regardless of changes in working conditions. Shows the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities without loss of composure.
Analysis: Use data and information in a clear and rational thought process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions, and make decisions.
Judgment: Exhibits sound judgment and the ability to make reasonable decisions in the absence of direction. Swiftly refers problems/ issues to the appropriate person(s) when necessary. Works effectively without constant and direct supervision or guidance.
Consulting: Employ expertise, credibility, and effective partnering to help clients identify, evaluate, and resolve complex or sensitive issues, problems, and service needs.
Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications, programming and databases. Demonstrates advanced proficiency by quickly adapting to new technology and easily acquiring new technical skills.
Software Development: Knowledge of WebAPI, REST, C#, .NET, MVC, Entity Framework, HTML5, AngularJS, JavaScript and T-SQL, TFS, Git, SSIS and ability to grow skillset to match industry standards.
Program Management: Effectively direct and integrate all aspects of a project or program, ensuring that work progresses toward achieving goals and objectives.
Research Skills: gather information: Can create data gathering processes; can propose/formulate new processes; able to design new organizational systems; can validate appropriateness of data/information; can logically defend outcomes/results; can analyze and evaluate the accuracy of data; can integrate multiple items of data; contrasts conflicting data; can identify and organize documents and information in ways that make it useful for subsequent applications.
Stress Tolerance: Effectively handle highly stressful or adverse situations, making good decisions, working calmly and accurately, and helping to calm others.
Tact & Diplomacy: Respond to difficult, stressful or sensitive interpersonal situations in ways that reduce or minimize potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external customers.
Workload Management: Effectively organize multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities, to produce work products that are accurate, thorough, and on time.
Personnel Management: Assesses current and future staffing needs based on organizational goals and budget realities. Using merit principles, ensures staff are appropriately selected, developed, utilized, appraised, and rewarded; takes corrective/disciplinary action when necessary.
Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. At the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Completed online application.
- Current Resume.
- Letter of Interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position.
- Three professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with email addresses and phone numbers.
**A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
The information provided in your application and supplemental questionnaire must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.
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.
Other
Applicants for employment with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board should also be aware of RCW 66.08.080, which states in part: "No employee of the board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture of liquor sold under this title, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of liquor, other than the salary or wages payable to him in respect of his office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with such business.
RCW 69.50.351, no member of the state liquor and cannabis board and no employee of the state liquor and cannabis board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the producing, processing, or sale of cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products other than the salary or wages payable to him or her in respect of his or her office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with the business.
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers with diverse backgrounds. Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. You are welcome to include your name and gender pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email hrjobs@lcb.wa.gov or call (360) 664.1674. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Description
Safe communities for Washington State
Mission
Promote public, public health, safety and trust through fair administration and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, cannabis and vapor laws
This recruitment is open until filled. First review of applications will be October 5th, please submit an application on or before October 4th. The hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time. We encourage all to apply as early as possible.
This position is currently eligible for telework. This position is required to work in the office a minimum of 1 day per week. This may change based on business needs.
Who we are
The mission of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is to promote public safety, public health, and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance.
We want to create a culture that fosters excellence in customer service, open and honest communication, transparency and accountability, data-driven decisions, and business-initiated process improvement.
Our commitment to DEIB
The WSLCB strives to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in all aspects of our work. This includes a commitment to our workforce and external stakeholders. It is our mission to build, educate, and inspire an inclusive environment that recognizes, respects, and celebrates diversity in the workplace and in the community we serve. We are committed to maintaining a thriving culture where employees and those we serve feel safe and accepted regardless of education, background, or beliefs. As a WSLCB team member, you will have opportunity to join statewide business resource groups (BRGs) such as, Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network; Veteran Employee Resource Group; Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity; Disability Inclusion Network; Washington Immigrant Network; Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network; Supporting our Voices, Empowering Rights, and Engaging Indigenous Governance; and Interagency Committee of State Employed Women.
Your opportunity at a glance
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) is announcing an exciting opportunity for an Applications Support Supervisor (IT Application Development Senior/Specialist) in Olympia, WA. This position resides with the Applications Support Team and reports directly to the Applications Support & Data Administration Manager, who reports directly to the CIO of the WSLCB's ITSD.
The Applications Support team consists of the WSLCB’s application developers and system administrators and is part of the Applications Support & Data Administration group that includes Product & System Analysis, and Software Quality Assurance (SQA) teams. The Applications Support Supervisor works closely with Product & Systems Analysis Supervisor and SQA Supervisor within the group and is a member of the Extended IT Management Team within ITSD.
Under general direction, the Applications Support supervisor position is focused on bridging the gap between the application system administrators and developers and other ITS teams to streamline and automate software delivery processes. Key functions include team leadership/mentorship to enhance skills and support career growth, implementing continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency in software configuration/development and deployment processes, system monitoring and performance optimization to track application performance to proactively identify and address issues, and driving continuous improvement by staying aware of industry trends, and advocating for organizational changes and operational standards that enhance software delivery speed and reliability of agency technology.
The Applications Support team consists of the WSLCB’s application developers and system administrators and is part of the Applications Support & Data Administration group that includes Product & System Analysis, and Software Quality Assurance (SQA) teams. The Applications Support Supervisor works closely with Product & Systems Analysis Supervisor and SQA Supervisor within the group and is a member of the Extended IT Management Team within ITSD.
Under general direction, the Applications Support supervisor position is focused on bridging the gap between the application system administrators and developers and other ITS teams to streamline and automate software delivery processes. Key functions include team leadership/mentorship to enhance skills and support career growth, implementing continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency in software configuration/development and deployment processes, system monitoring and performance optimization to track application performance to proactively identify and address issues, and driving continuous improvement by staying aware of industry trends, and advocating for organizational changes and operational standards that enhance software delivery speed and reliability of agency technology.
This position works closely with product and systems analysts to plot product direction and solution road maps, system architecture and integration, workflow automation, vendor-led system upgrades to meet the needs of business and drive business value. This position partners with SQA to ensure that all systems meet software quality standards. This position also coordinates with the ITSD database administrator and infrastructure team to ensure data architecture and system access align with the Applications Support team’s needs and business requirements. Lastly, the Applications Support Supervisor is a member of the IT Extended Management Team, and acts as the authority for application development and support as the team develops policy and operational standards.
If you have an interest in serving as agency’s highest technical expert in establishing and maintaining the agencies application development methodologies and designing and developing system integration and custom solutions, we encourage you to apply to be a part of the WLSCB team!
WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including:
- A comprehensive benefits package (including but not limited to Medical/Dental/Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance etc.)
- Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
- Tuition Waiver (enrollment in courses at state universities/colleges on a space availability basis - all or a portion of the tuition/fees may be waived for state employees)
- Tuition reimbursement (courses taken with prior approval in order to further employee’s career development with the WSLCB)
- Training and career development programs (including online courses and LinkedIn Learning)
- A healthy work/life balance (this may include flexible/alternative work schedules and telework/remote work opportunities, when possible)
- Employee Assistance Program - confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees
- Generous wellness program (we offer reimbursements for certain fitness related activities)
- Onsite exercise facility (for employees working at WSLCB Headquarter Building in Olympia)
- Infants at Work Program to promote parent and infant bonding, parental well-being and healthy infant development. Depending on your job duties, work location and supervisor approval, eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when they return to work.
- Free parking
Duties
Some of the duties you will perform are:
- Provide direct supervision of application development and system administration personnel, establish position objectives and expectations.
- Establish short-term objectives and long-term application development and support services based on standards and practices; engage staff and colleagues in collaborate development of short and long-term work plans; obtain manager review and approval of work plans. Ensure alignment with division’s approved technology and product roadmaps and IT portfolio management.
- Effectively mentor, train, coach, counsel, and motivate staff to achieve consistently high performance.
- Ensure that supervised staff have the information, resources, and authority to complete assignments and meet documented expectations.
- Consistently analyze staff performance against position requirements, applicable policies as well as section standards and practices imposing corrective or disciplinary action when required.
- Identify and streamline workflows, automating repetitive tasks and implementing continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
- Select and implement appropriate tools for version control, continuous integration, deployment, and monitoring.
- Implement Agile principles and methods to the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Establish robust monitoring systems to track application performance, identify issues, and enable proactive responses.
- Promote open communication and collaboration between Applications Support & Data Administration sections; Product & Systems Analysis, Software Quality Assurance, and Database Administration. Ensure seamless standards and practices between section teams and other ITSD teams.
- Implement monitoring systems to proactively identify potential issues before they impact users.
- Set up automated alerts to notify relevant teams when anomalies or performance degradation are detected.
- Utilize tools to analyze system logs for patterns and clues related to potential incidents.
- Actively solicit feedback from users to identify issues they may be experiencing.
- Assess the severity and impact of incidents to determine the appropriate level of response.
- Oversees, develop detailed, comprehensive and well-structured application architected designs to assure quality, efficient and secure complex software systems for staff, other agencies, and the public to consume daily, weekly, monthly and yearly work.
- Oversees, short-term objectives and long-term application development services roadmaps for multiple enterprise level applications; engage staff and colleagues in collaborate to development of short and long-term objectives; obtain manager review and approval of long-term technical roadmap; ensure alignment with division’s approved technology and product roadmaps and portfolios.
- Effectively mentor, train, coach, counsel, and motivate junior developers, system administrators and other technical staff to achieve consistently high performance related to development from scripting (e.g., Python, SQL) to application development (e.g., C#, .Net).
- Develop complex, user intuitive, ADA compliance, and secure web user-interfaces which include secure architecture design, coding, unit test, function tests, system tests, and implementation.
- Architect application components, APIs and web services for re-usable code that align with WSLCB standards and industry best practices.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Experience for required qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment and educational experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Ten (10) years of experience in System Administration and Development with three (3) years in a lead or supervisory position.
OR
A Master’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field AND five (5) years of experience in System Administration and Development with three (3) years in a lead or supervisory position.
Professional certification in one (1) or more of the following:
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
- Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer
- Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer (Google Cloud)
- Certified Kubernetes Administration (CKA)
- Certified DevOps Professional (CDP
Working-level knowledge and recent experience building web-based mapping applications using ESRI’s ArcGIS API and Python scripting.
Required Equity Competencies:
The ability to take action to learn and grow
This equity competency identifies people who are curious about themselves and others, who take responsibility for knowing their own strengths and weaknesses, and who use their learning to make government programs and processes more efficient and effective to serve all in Washington.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
This equity competency identifies people who are flexible, adaptable, customer-service focused, and willing and able to empathetically respond to the unique needs of the people they work with and serve.
Competencies:
Accountability: Accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness necessary to achieve excellent results. With little oversight; develop innovative solutions to a variety of issues. Make timely decisions although faced with limited data or resources. Accept own role when expectations are not met, and respond quickly to resolve issues with others.
Build and Maintain Relationships: Earn the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and customers through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions. Build and maintain working relationships characterized by mutual acceptance and cooperation. Contribute to an environment that honors diversity, and uses diverse perspectives to meet the agency’s mission and goals.
Effective Communications, General: Convey clear, timely, persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others. Effectively express ideas and information through the written and spoken word using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the reader or audience (“ plain talk”). Keeps supervisor and co-workers informed while sharing complete and accurate information with others to include staff and people outside the organization. Practices active listening by concentrating on person or caller; listens without interrupting; and asks questions to clarify and verify information.
Effective Communications, Writing Skills: Composes clear, straightforward, and technically correct documents. Proofreads and edits information to improve clarity, organization, content, and correcting errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Independently compose written responses to emails and letters from customers answering questions, providing information, and/or explaining decisions made regarding eligibility for services or compliance with rules. Extract and compile data to prepare narrative, statistical or other reports for review, analysis, documentation, etc (e.g., financial, payroll, labor distribution, purchasing, inventory, registration, patient or student information).
LEAN: Actively pursue opportunities for problem solving and continuous process improvement, participate in team huddles, and promote program priorities and results.
Serving Customers: Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the Liquor Control Board, develop innovative ideas that provide solutions to our customers’ challenges.
Safety: Understand and follow agency safety policies and other standards established to maintain a safe work environment. Carefully organize your personal workspace to minimize the likelihood of accidents. Report all injuries, accidents or hazards to your supervisor immediately.
Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility in the face of change. Projects a positive demeanor regardless of changes in working conditions. Shows the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities without loss of composure.
Analysis: Use data and information in a clear and rational thought process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions, and make decisions.
Judgment: Exhibits sound judgment and the ability to make reasonable decisions in the absence of direction. Swiftly refers problems/ issues to the appropriate person(s) when necessary. Works effectively without constant and direct supervision or guidance.
Consulting: Employ expertise, credibility, and effective partnering to help clients identify, evaluate, and resolve complex or sensitive issues, problems, and service needs.
Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications, programming and databases. Demonstrates advanced proficiency by quickly adapting to new technology and easily acquiring new technical skills.
Software Development: Knowledge of WebAPI, REST, C#, .NET, MVC, Entity Framework, HTML5, AngularJS, JavaScript and T-SQL, TFS, Git, SSIS and ability to grow skillset to match industry standards.
Program Management: Effectively direct and integrate all aspects of a project or program, ensuring that work progresses toward achieving goals and objectives.
Research Skills: gather information: Can create data gathering processes; can propose/formulate new processes; able to design new organizational systems; can validate appropriateness of data/information; can logically defend outcomes/results; can analyze and evaluate the accuracy of data; can integrate multiple items of data; contrasts conflicting data; can identify and organize documents and information in ways that make it useful for subsequent applications.
Stress Tolerance: Effectively handle highly stressful or adverse situations, making good decisions, working calmly and accurately, and helping to calm others.
Tact & Diplomacy: Respond to difficult, stressful or sensitive interpersonal situations in ways that reduce or minimize potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external customers.
Workload Management: Effectively organize multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities, to produce work products that are accurate, thorough, and on time.
Personnel Management: Assesses current and future staffing needs based on organizational goals and budget realities. Using merit principles, ensures staff are appropriately selected, developed, utilized, appraised, and rewarded; takes corrective/disciplinary action when necessary.
Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. At the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Completed online application.
- Current Resume.
- Letter of Interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position.
- Three professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with email addresses and phone numbers.
**A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
The information provided in your application and supplemental questionnaire must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.
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.
Other
Applicants for employment with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board should also be aware of RCW 66.08.080, which states in part: "No employee of the board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture of liquor sold under this title, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of liquor, other than the salary or wages payable to him in respect of his office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with such business.
RCW 69.50.351, no member of the state liquor and cannabis board and no employee of the state liquor and cannabis board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the producing, processing, or sale of cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products other than the salary or wages payable to him or her in respect of his or her office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with the business.
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers with diverse backgrounds. Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. You are welcome to include your name and gender pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email hrjobs@lcb.wa.gov or call (360) 664.1674. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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- Jack Henry & Associates10
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in application support analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
- Experience supporting enterprise applications such as SAP, Oracle, or Salesforce
- Proficiency with IT service management tools and ticketing systems
- Ability to troubleshoot application issues and coordinate with development teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for end-user support
- ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent service management knowledge
Tips for Your Application Support Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to the application stack
Hiring managers scan for named systems, not generic phrases. List every business application you've supported, including version numbers where relevant, so recruiters can confirm you've worked with their specific ERP, CRM, or ITSM platform before they call you.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists application support analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight incident resolution metrics on your resume
Quantify your support work by describing ticket volume handled, average resolution time, or system uptime you helped maintain. Application support roles are operational, and numbers show you understand the performance expectations that come with keeping business systems running.
Filter openings by the platforms you know best
Job titles for this role vary widely, with some postings using analyst, specialist, or coordinator interchangeably. Search for the specific application names you support, such as Salesforce, SAP, or Oracle, alongside the analyst title to surface postings that match your actual experience.
Prepare to walk through a real troubleshooting scenario
Interviewers commonly ask you to describe how you diagnosed and resolved a production issue under pressure. Prepare two or three specific examples that show your diagnostic process, who you escalated to, and how you documented the resolution for future reference.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
In application support, on-call expectations and after-hours coverage vary enormously by employer. Before discussing compensation, clarify the on-call rotation, incident response expectations, and escalation paths so you're comparing offers on equal terms.
Application Support Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most application support analysts?
The most active employers for application support analysts right now are Jack Henry & Associates, The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), and BNY, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is particularly concentrated in industries that run complex enterprise software environments, including healthcare systems, financial institutions, and large government contractors.
How many application support analyst jobs are remote?
About 75% of application support analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the share varies by employer type and application criticality. Roles supporting cloud-hosted SaaS platforms and internal business tools tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions tied to on-premise systems or regulated environments more often require on-site presence.
How do you become an application support analyst?
Start by building hands-on experience with at least one major enterprise application through coursework, labs, or an entry-level helpdesk role. Earn a foundational certification such as ITIL Foundation to demonstrate familiarity with service management processes. Then target junior support roles at organizations that run the platforms you know, and build your incident documentation and escalation skills from there.
Can I get an application support analyst job with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire candidates with limited professional experience if you can demonstrate working knowledge of a specific application or platform. Completing vendor training programs, building a home lab, or supporting a small business's software stack as a volunteer or freelancer all count as relevant experience. Emphasize your troubleshooting methodology and documentation habits, since those translate directly to the daily work of the role.
What does the application support analyst interview process look like?
Most interview processes include an initial screen with a recruiter or hiring manager, followed by a technical round where you'll walk through past troubleshooting scenarios and may be asked to diagnose a simulated application issue. A final round often involves meeting the broader IT or operations team. Employers consistently ask how you prioritize competing tickets, communicate with non-technical users, and document resolutions for future reference.
Where can I find and apply to application support analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to application support analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and the applications you know best, then apply directly to each listing.
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