Quality Assurance Analyst - Internship #W0183

Title

Quality Assurance Analyst - Internship #W0183

Info Technology Specialist I

$20.64 per hour

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Virginia Department of Agriculture

VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS

https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst Student Intern to provide testing of acquired and developed applications and databases in support of services provided to agency staff, customers and constituents. The position will utilize an understanding of best practices in software quality assurance to draft quality assurance policies and procedures, develop quality assurance testing plans and test scripts, perform application and data testing to ensure that business requirements and objectives are met, document and communicate quantitative and qualitative findings to development staff, and coordinate the creation of documentation and business processes with business analysts and other staff.

• Currently enrolled in an information technology or computer related program.
• Knowledge of software testing best practices and implementation.
• Ability to perform software testing on both web-based and desktop applications.
• Ability to independently review business requirements and existing applications to extract necessary information to develop test cases and scripts.
• Strong organizational, time management, problem solving and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to complete assignments on time.
• Positive attitude and ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand technical information and relay information to others in an effective manner.

• Knowledge of developing quality assurance test cases and test scripts and performing manual and automated testing of software applications and data.
• Knowledge of performing technical writing including documenting test cases and test results, technology requirements, tasks and procedures, and other documentation involved in building and maintaining technology systems.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https:// VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details).

Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacsginia.gov.

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

• Name:
  Human Resources
• Phone: N/A
• Email: hr.vdacsginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.