IT Applications Specialist 1/2 - State of Louisiana : Job Details

Salary : $4,770.00 - $8,589.00 Monthly Location : Baton Rouge, LA Job Type: Classified Job Number: LDI-2025-41 Department: Insurance-Commissioner of Insurance Opening Date: 08/07/2025 Closing Date: 8/21/2025 11:59 PM Central About this Job Division: Office of Management & Finance/Information Technology The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking a skilled and motivated IT Applications Specialist to support the development and maintenance of business-critical software systems. In this role, you'll lead and contribute to projects that improve how we serve the public, working closely with internal teams to design smart solutions, troubleshoot issues, and keep our technology running efficiently. If you're passionate about building systems that make a difference and want to grow your career in a stable, supportive environment - we want to hear from you! Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience in information technology; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in information technology; OR An associate's degree in information technology plus four years of experience in information technology; OR A bachelor's degree plus four 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 three years of experience in information technology; OR A master's degree plus three 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 Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: As an IT Applications Specialist, you'll contribute to key projects and ongoing technical operations by:

• Leading and Guiding Project Work: Manage IT projects from start to finish, ensuring the team stays aligned and tasks are completed on time. Offer technical guidance and support to team members.
• Planning and Delivering Solutions: Use your knowledge of IT systems to recommend improvements, develop project timelines, and plan resource needs.
• Designing and Building Systems: Assist in creating new software tools and applications. Work with databases and systems to ensure integration and reliability.
• Collaborating Across Teams: Communicate with colleagues and managers to share updates, run meetings, and ensure project documentation is complete and clear.
• Maintaining System Stability: Ensure that updates or system changes don't disrupt operations. Troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Training and Supporting Staff: Share expertise with team members. Develop guides and tutorials to support users and improve system usage.
• Using Data to Inform Decisions: Analyze data and user feedback to guide project decisions. Assist in evaluating information for contracts and technical initiatives.
• Exploring New Technologies: Stay current with emerging tools and trends. Recommend new technologies that improve efficiency and service delivery.

Position-Specific Details: Location: Office of Management & Finance/Information Technology Division. Career Progression: This position may be filled as an IT Applications Specialist 1 or 2. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The LA Department of Insurance is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: NO CIVIL SERVICE exam is required 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. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Phillip Donagriche Louisiana Department of Insurance P.O. Box 94214 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 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

01 Describe your experience with application development, including types of applications, technologies used, and your role. If this does not apply to you, please enter N/A. 02 Describe your experience as a lead for an application development team, including team size, application types, and your responsibilities. If this does not apply to you, please enter N/A. 03 Describe your experience managing an application project, including project scope, your role, and any methodologies used. If this does not apply to you, please enter N/A. 04 Have you completed twenty-four (24) semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field?

• Yes
• No

05 If you answered yes to the previous question, please list each course name, the number of semester hours earned, and the accredited university.Example: ISDS 1100 - Introduction to Management Information Systems - 3 hrs - LSUIf you answered no, please type N/A. Required Question