Salary : $3,895.00 - $7,011.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OSE-ITAPPDEV-092326
Department: Municipal Fire & Police
Opening Date: 09/23/2026
Closing Date: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this JobAt the
Office of State Examiner, Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service, our mission is to provide support and guidance to local jurisdictions who administer an effective, cost-efficient civil service system based upon merit, efficiency, fitness, and length of service, consistent with the law and professional standards, for firefighters and police officers in the State, in order to provide a continuity in quality of law enforcement and fire protection for the citizens of the State in rural and urban areas.
We are looking for an
IT Applications Developer to join our team. The IT Application Developer will support and advance OSE's technology systems, including the new Jurisdiction Management System and testing databases. This position leads the development, integration, and maintenance of applications using Microsoft Power Apps, SQL Server, Microsoft Access and cloud-based solutions through system analysis, user support, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement based upon stakeholder feedback.
If you want to use your skills, ideas, and dedication to make an impact - consider joining our team.
Minimum QualificationsThree years of experience in information technology; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in information technology; OR
An associate's degree in information technology plus one year of experience in information technology; OR
A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in information technology; OR
A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field; OR
A master's degree.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
NOTE:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.
Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other InformationJob DutiesAs an IT Applications Developer, you will be instrumental in providing leadership in the design, development, coding, and administration of OSE's enterprise applications, including JMS and testing platforms. In this role you will,
- Develop custom code and scripts to build, enhance and maintain databases
- Use Microsoft Power Apps as a primary coding tool
- Oversee the integration of Power Apps, SQL Server, and cloud-based or third-party solutions
- Leverage coding best practices to optimize system performance and automate business processes
- Engage with OSE leadership, staff, stakeholders and public users to proactively access needs, gather feedback, and dive continuous improvement of technology solutions
- Oversee application lifecycle management, including security protocols, performance optimization, and user interface enhancements
- Evaluate emerging technologies and strategic vendor partnerships to advance OSE's technology capabilities.
Position-Specific DetailsAppointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an IT Application Developer 1, 2, or 3
Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Compensation: Depends on Experience
Other Important Information: Applicants with a bachelor's degree in computer science with emphasis on coding, informatics, web development, or application development are strongly encouraged to apply.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Izzy PilandP.O. Box 94111Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
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Specialized semester hours is one qualifying route for this position. Have you successfully completed twenty-four (24) semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, you are required to list those classes here in order to receive credit towards the minimum qualifications. List the course title, the institution that offered it and the number of semester hours completed.For example: Acct 1001- Intro to accounting- LSU - 3 hours.If you do not list the courses here they cannot be used to qualify you.If you answered no, please type N/A.
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Do you have immediate family members in a fire or police civil service position?
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Do you have experience with Microsoft Power Apps? If yes, please provide a detailed description of your experience.
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Do you have experience with Microsoft Power Automate? If yes, please provide a detailed description of your experience.
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Do you have experience with Microsoft Access? If yes, please provide a detailed description of your experience.
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Do you have experience with Microsoft Win Forms? If yes, please provide a detailed description of your experience.
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Do you have experience with Microsoft Dataverse? If yes, please provide a detailed description of your experience.
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