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Corrections, Department of

IS Systems Development Services - Specialist - Quality Assurance 

Job Announcement Code(s): 09-03525

County(ies):
Dane
Classification Title: / JAC:
  Job Working Title:
IS SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT SRVCS SPC 09-03525
    Quality Assurance Lead

Type of Employment:
Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:
The starting pay is between $53,793 and $88,758 per year depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. The pay schedule/range is 07-02. A 6-month probationary period is required. This position is included in the Fiscal and Staff Services bargaining unit.
Special Qualifications:
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. No contracts.
Contact:
Bob Conner, HR Specialist - Senior, 608-240-5403, bob.conner@wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:
Fiscal and Staff Services
Area of Competition:
Open
Deadline to Apply:
Open
Application/examination materials will be reviewed and the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Application/examination materials will be accepted until the needs of the department are met.
Exam Information:
13373 -  003  IS SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT SRVCS SPC - QA - DOC 
Preview Exam  

The Department of Corrections administers Wisconsin’s state prisons, community correctional centers, and juvenile corrections programs.  It supervises the custody and discipline of all prisoners in order to protect the public and seeks to rehabilitate offenders and reintegrate them into society.  The Department of Corrections (DOC); Division of Management Services (DMS); Bureau of Technology Management (BTM), central office 3099 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI located on Madison’s east side with easy access and on-site parking. 

Job Duties:   

This position provides leadership in IT Quality Assurance (QA) initiatives. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that the Department of Corrections’ (DOC) QA practices, processes, and procedures are well-conceived so that BTM implements high quality systems that support the work of DOC and other State agencies. The position is also responsible for leading the QA activities for DOC IT projects. This leadership includes the general leadership and technical guidance to the development team members performing the analysis, design, and execution of effective software QA audits and software release tests.


This position works with a variety of DOC, other State agency, and vendor personnel in accomplishing job duties. In particular, this position works with the DOC Bureau of Technology Management (BTM) management and staff, and agency and vendor personnel assigned to IT projects requiring QA support.


Specifically, the QA Lead will be expected to manage the planning and execution of test efforts; define and implement test automation strategy; implement a set of QA processes throughout the development lifecycle; communicate on status, issues, objectives and initiatives; work with the development team in performing QA analysis; and strive to continually learn and understand latest software testing methodologies and tools to ensure a high level of expertise.

Special Notes:   

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.  No contracts.


The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Experience performing change management and configuration management processes for a multi-platform technology environment; working with and enforcing quality assurance policies and processes in a large distributed Information Systems environment; with defect tracking/management software and ability to formulate metrics; software Quality Assurance procedures and processes; using and administering automated quality assurance tools suites, preferably the Compuware QA Center tool set; ability to identify deficiencies or areas for improvement in existing quality assurance policies and procedures in order to provide input to process improvement; well-developed interpersonal skills with the capacity to gain the co-operation and support of various branches and sections and maintain awareness of quality assurance processes; conflict management capabilities; Proactive, detail-focused problem solving skills; knowledge of relational database management systems and SQL; and strong project management skills and organizational skills.

How To Apply:   

Interested applicants will apply on-line in WiscJobs, http://wisc.jobs/public/index.asp by either clicking on "Log In" to access their existing WiscJobs Account and completing a Job Search for keyword 09-03525 and clicking on "Apply Now" or applicants new to WiscJobs will need to create a new account to complete an initial application then apply on-line.  Make certain to answer the questions.  Also be sure to attach a current resume to the announcement of interest.  Responses should be limited to a maximum of one page per question.  These materials provided are the examination for this position.


You will be sent an email by the system confirming that the exam process has been completed.  This information will also appear in your WiscJobs job cart.

Contact if questions: Department of Corrections; Bob Conner; 3099 E. Washington Ave.; PO Box 7925; Madison, WI 53707-7925. E-mail: Bob.Conner@Wisconsin.gov.

 

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