Job Information
National Renewable Energy Laboratory Mobility Applications – SAAS - Development, Maintenance, and Configuration in Golden, Colorado
Posting Title
Mobility Applications – SAAS - Development, Maintenance, and Configuration
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Location
CO - Golden
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Position Type
Regular
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Hours Per Week
40
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Working at NREL
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.
NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.
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Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.
Job Description
The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic software developer who wants to make a difference in the world by reducing the number of cars on the road, increasing the use of electric vehicles, or enabling an array of nonpetroleum-based fuels.
This position will support websites in our portfolio such as the Alternative Fuels Data Center (https://afdc.energy.gov), Clean Cities and Communities (https://cleancities.energy.gov), the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (https://driveelectric.gov), and the NREL Developer Network (https://developer.nrel.gov).
The selected candidate will help us innovate new applications and maintain existing assets with a focus on software as a service (SaaS). Our team is passionate about both web and energy technologies, so the candidate must be comfortable not only programming but also participating in software development processes that involve meeting with clients and end users.
The preferred candidate will demonstrate the ability to:
Configure platforms to meet user needs and accomplish client goals, which requires understanding software documentation, approaching problems creatively, and communicating effectively with vendors
Tailor third-party software platforms to deliver user interfaces with custom branding and unique functionality using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Collaborate with software developers, engineers, scientists, analysts, project leads, and clients to translate software requirements into tangible solutions within the confines of existing software platforms
Analyze website traffic to support data-driven decisions for software development based on the way people use web applications and client goals
Support content creators and site administrators by providing technical expertise and being approachable and willing to provide or research answers to questions from multiple source.
Be adaptable and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
IT Professional III - works independently to design, develop, implement and provide a variety of capabilities to the required systems or projects and has complete understanding and experience with wide application of principles, concepts and techniques in web programming and software development.
IT Professional II - works under general supervision with mentorship and oversight from senior members of the team to facilitate scopes of work.Candidates at Level II should possess some of the preferred qualifications with limited proficiency. Those at Level III should cover more of these qualifications and bring a deeper level of knowledge and skill.
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Basic Qualifications
For IT Professional III
Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD or equivalent relevant education/experience. Equivalent relevant experience may be substituted for education.
For IT Professional II -
Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience. Equivalent relevant experience may be substituted for education.
Note: Candidate may have associates degree, high school degree, or certificate in lieu of degree + years of required experience.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
- Previous configuration of software solutions
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will demonstrate experience working with software-as-a-service platforms or proprietary software solutions, such as:
Community discussion forums (e.g., Discourse) – providing a space for people to collaborate, share information, and have topic-based conversations in threads
Learning management systems (e.g., Litmos) – delivering educational content for online learning
Ticketing and project managements tools (e.g., DoneDone, GitHub Projects, Pivotal Tracker, and Harvest) – connecting website users with support teams and providing tools to organize projects
Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, GovDelivery, and Lyris) – delivering content to subscribers through email campaigns
Web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics and Crazy Egg) – tracking website stats and providing information to make data-driven decisions for software development
The preferred candidate would also have experience and interests related to the SaaS implementation landscape including software development, data management, analysis, or project management.
Candidates at Level II should possess some of the preferred qualifications with limited proficiency. Those at Level III should cover more of these qualifications and bring a deeper level of knowledge and skill.
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Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: IT Professional III / Annual Salary Range: $79,600 - $143,300
Job Profile: IT Professional II / Annual Salary Range: $73,200 - $120,800
NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.
* Based on eligibility rules
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If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy’s effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NREL is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States.
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Drug Free Workplace
NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
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