About Job

The Information Technology department is seeking three Application Developers to join their team in Duluth, MN. Two of the positions are dedicated to specific departments and the third position will support the St. Louis County users. Additional details for each position can be found below.

Enterprise Custom Developer
- Serving various users within St. Louis County
- This role is responsible for professional work developing software applications to support internal business needs and external customers. Work can vary from programming Web Applications using C# and MVC Framework in Visual Studio to Report and Dashboard creation using Power BI and SSRS.
Configuration Developer
- This role is responsible for professional work configuring/developing software applications to support the Sheriff's Office. Work can vary from configuring and maintaining Tyler's public safety modules - primary workflows, fields, forms, and managing user access to Report and Dashboard creation using Power BI and SSRS. This applicant should be comfortable working with Sheriff's Office employees on documenting requirements and configuring, testing, and training end users to those specifications.
Configuration Developer
- This role is responsible for professional work configuring/developing/customizing software applications to support the Public Works Department. Work can vary from configuring and maintaining Maximo Asset Management software - primarily enhancing and customizing application screens, fields, domains, workflows, automation scripts, and reporting needs (BIRT & SSRS). Custom development using C# and MVC framework will also be required to assist in interface development and support. Proficiency in JavaScript, Jython, SML, and SQL is preferred to assist in development and customization of Maximo.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range.
The full salary range, for an IT Applications Developer Associate, including longevity pay, is $29.02 - $41.01 per hour
The full salary range for an IT Applications Developer, including longevity pay, is $33.43 - $47.63 per hour.
The full salary range for an IT Applications Developer Senior, including longevity pay, is $35.96 - $51.38 per hour.

This position is part of the represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
An employee in this class is responsible for a wide range of routine applications development tasks and projects; assists with routine development efforts to maintain and develop software systems. Duties include assisting in creating and implementing software applications for the County. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Use fingers; hearing up to 5 feet; near vision; and inside. FREQUENT: Bend neck; move about; sit; talk/speak; hearing up to 20 feet; use ear phone; use headset; midrange vision; works alone; works with/around others; and customer/public contact. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; climb stairs; stand; far and depth perception vision; extended day and drive. RARE: Color vision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - IT Applications Developer Associate (Pass/Fail):

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Technology or a closely related field; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or a closely related field AND two (2) years full-time paid verifiable experience in either general application development or document imaging/workflow development; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Human Resources Director.
Possession of a valid driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - IT Applications Developer (Pass/Fail):

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Technology or a closely related field AND four (4) years full-time paid verifiable experience in either general application development or document imaging/workflow development; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or a closely related field AND six (6) years full-time paid verifiable experience in either general application development or document imaging/workflow development; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Human Resources Director.
Possession of a valid driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - IT Applications Developer Senior (Pass/Fail):

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Technology or a closely related field AND six (6) years full-time paid verifiable experience in either general application development or document imaging/workflow development; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or a closely related field AND eight (8) years full-time paid verifiable experience in either general application development or document imaging/workflow development; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Human Resources Director.
Possession of a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

General Application Development:

Microsoft SQL Database
Microsoft Visual Studio
ESRI GIS Mapping

Document Imaging/Workflow Development:

Certifications: OnBase Certified Workflow Administrator, OnBase System Administration

Note: At the discretion of the hiring authority, the successful candidate may be considered for appointment at the IT Applications Developer Associate, IT Applications Developer or IT Applications Developer Senior level, contingent on minimum qualifications and department need. This would be determined at the time a job offer is extended.

RATING SYSTEM:
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants' answers to supplemental questions 11-16.

Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

September 3, 2025 - Applicant screening will begin
Week of September 15, 2025 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
Week of September 29, 2025 - Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at .

VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click .

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.

Compensation details: 29.02-44.1 Hourly Wage