SENIOR APPLICATION DEVELOPER - UNCLASSIFIED

Job Summary

The Nevada Gaming Control Board is recruiting for a Senior Application Developer. This position will be located in Reno. Under the direction of the Programming Supervisor or Programming Manager, this position is responsible for all aspects of designing, developing, and supporting both existing systems and new applications.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include analyzing business processes, gathering and documenting requirements, designing and developing effective solutions, conducting testing, and providing ongoing support and maintenance.

Essential Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, software engineering, or related field; 3 years’ experience as a software developer using technologies such as Visual Studio, .Net, C#, JavaScript, or SQL; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Duties

A Senior Application Developer is under the supervision of the Programming Supervisor or Programming Manager and is involved in all aspects designing, developing, and supporting the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s existing systems as well as new application development. This includes analyzing business processes, gathering requirements, designing and developing creative solutions, testing, and providing ongoing support and maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Strategic Thinking, Ownership and Accountability, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits

may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

State Holidays

State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255