Software Development Specialist 1 (3 positions)

Job Description

Software Development Specialist 1 (3 positions)

(
2600065P
)

Organization
:

Public Safety
Agency Contact Name and Information
:

Kristopher Croom | kacroom@dps.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
:

Aug 26, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
:

Charles D Shipley Building

1970 West Broad Street

Columbus

43223-1102
Primary Location
:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation
:

$34.53
Schedule
:

Full-time
Work Hours
:

8:00am - 5:00pm
Classified Indicator
:

Classified
Union
:

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill
:

Software Development/Implementation
Technical Skills
:

Application Design, Software development/implementation
Professional Skills
:

Collaboration, Customer Focus
Primary Technology
:

Microsoft .Net Environment

Agency Overview
Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.
Job Description
Ohio Department of Public Safety
- Director's Office/Information Technology (Application Development)
Report in location:
1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
PRIMARY TECHNOLOGY:
Microsoft .Net Environment
SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY:
Structured Query Language (SQL)
Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
Free Parking!
Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
Daycare On-site!
Cafeteria On-site!
What you'll do as a Software Development Specialist 1:
Under general direction from assigned Information Technology Supervisor to develop &/or modify programs for computer applications, perform testing & debugging & assist with analysis & design.
Reads, writes, extracts &/or reports from individual file(s).
Creates &/or modifies existing program modules (i.e., the creation of static content or graphics related to web-design is not software development).
Uses report generators, data manipulation tools, data query tools, program tracing/debugging tools, software development tools & versioning tools as required.
Click here to see full position description
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our
Total Rewards website
! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of
eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (
such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
)

& Optional Deferred Compensation (
Ohio Deferred Compensation
)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Option 1:
36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
Option 2:
-Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems
AND
18 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.
Option 3:
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems
AND
12 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications, performing testing and debugging and assisting with analysis and design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.
-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.
Note:
the official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required technology related experience. Only those applicants possessing the required technology related experience listed in the position description (See Job Duties:
PRIMARY TECHNOLOGY
:
Microsoft .Net Environment
;
SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY
:
Structured Query Language (SQL)
are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technology related experience commensurate with the position in question.

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:

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You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.
Respond to all questions asked.
If you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either "No" or "N/A".
Job Skills:
Software Development/Implementation
Supplemental Information
This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). Whoever fills this position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.
Background Check Information:
A background check including BCI and FBI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants
A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process
To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Requirements

minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.
Respond to all questions asked.
If you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either "No" or "N/A".
Job Skills:
Software Development/Implementation