Salary : $4,770.00 - $8,589.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OTS 102626 ERG
Department: Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this JobThe Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Applications and Data Management Section. Req. 227736. (AppDM GIS POS# 50394954)
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within the Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the State's investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff.
This position is in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Cluster of the Applications and Data Management (AppDM) section of OTS. Responsibilities include providing products and services to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and at times other in-scope agencies.
The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities, including the following:
- Overseeing the state's capital construction program
- Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
- Development of the state budget
- Providing technology services
- Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
- Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes
Minimum QualificationsFive years of experience in information technology; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in information technology; OR
An associate's degree in information technology plus three years of experience in information technology; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years 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 plus two years of experience in information technology; OR
A master's degree plus two years of experience in information technology.
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 Duties:
- Serves as the primary technical consultant/expert for database administration and support tasks for DEQ and at times other state agencies. This includes the installation, maintenance, and modification of databases for highly complex database environments critical to state business processes. Ensures database best practices are applied; applies database software updates; and is responsible for data integrity. Functions as project management lead for major initiatives and upgrades working in collaboration with agency and OTS personnel.
- Provides problem analysis and specialized technical expertise to end-users, administrators, technical support personnel and management consultants. Mentors lower-level team members. Facilitates knowledge transfer and training.
- Identifies and analyzes current and future needs and requirements for database, GIS, application development and other highly complex products that are supported by OTS Database Support staff. Reviews software products and interfaces with vendors as needed. Monitors and updates procedures, documentation, and change management logs in accordance with OTS guidelines.
- Advises and consults with management at DEQ and at time other in-scope agencies on acquisitions, capacity planning, problem diagnosis, technology advancements and trends. Studies and reviews complex technical documents, literature and trade publications in the field of geographic Information technology and data management. Reports results to supervisors.
- Performs all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.
Career Progression: This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an IT Statewide Applications Senior Developer 1, 2, or 3.
Location: This is a full-time, on-site position located in the Greater Baton Rouge area.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
Substitutions: Applicants who do not meet the minimum education or experience qualification may receive experience credit from Civil Service approved certifications for up to two years of experience, which may substitute for the bachelor's degree. Please see list of approved Certifications for Substitutions at
Compensation: The Salary range listed on the job posting reflects the pay grade minimum and maximum for the IT Statewide Applications Senior Developer 1 job title. The salary range pay grade minimum and maximum for the other levels of the career progression group can be viewed using the links below:
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.
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. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.
For further information about this posting, please contact:Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
Email:
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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