Programmer Analyst (GIS) w/ Clean Water Services (Hillsboro, OR)

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cws/jobs/2678833/programmer-analyst

The Position

The Digital Solutions Department is seeking a Programmer Analyst.  This position enhances, maintains, and makes recommendations for a wide range of business applications at various levels of application architecture by using a variety of programming languages and technologies.

The Programmer Analyst is a member of the Information Technology Applications Team.  The duties of the position include working closely with business partners in support of new technology initiatives and extending existing solutions to meet fast changing business requirements.  This position requires experience with a variety of technologies and a willingness to learn and adopt new approaches to solve business problems as the District develops innovative solutions. 

Additional Information
This position is open until filled.  Applicants who apply on or before 5:00pm, February 3, 2020, will be included in a first review of applications for the open position.

Essential Functions(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification.  The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion.  Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

1. Analyze and evaluate user requests for application, service, and information system enhancements or replacements and meet with users and management staff to understand system and business needs.

2. Research, design, develop, document, and make recommendations for software application requirements.

3. Research, develop, write, and install programs, applications, or reports for new or existing applications including third party applications.

4. Serve as a technical support resource to District staff on issues relating to information technology.  Provide technical support and information to vendors and outside consultants as assigned.  Assist in user training for new and current applications.  Troubleshoot and resolve problems in response to help desk calls.

5. Perform analysis, design, implement, and maintain integration solutions.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of object-oriented programming methods and application integration
• Microsoft.NET programming, Python Programming, relational databases (SQL Server or Oracle, including programming stored procedures with T-SQL or PL/SQL)
• Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
• ASP.NET, IIS, HTML, JavaScript
• SQL Server Integration, Reporting and Analysis Services
• Commonly used version control products
• ESRI ArcGIS
• Windows Server
• SharePoint  (creation of custom lists/libraries, permissions management, development of custom InfoPath list forms, implementation of OOTB workflows, and basic administrative functions)

SKILL IN:

• Identifying and evaluating software needs and application requirements
• Various programming languages, working with relational databases, and application integration

ABILITY TO:

• Learn new programming languages, technologies and tools
• Perform Microsoft operating system administration (PC or Server) in support of programming and software installation, such as editing the registry, querying the event viewer, or managing services
• Diagnose and solve production problems within the timeframe of IT service level agreements
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including colleagues and business partners
• Operate effectively in a team environment
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledges, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the KSAs would be:

Increasingly responsible experience using programming languages and tools, as well as experience with relational databases.

Experience in two of the four following areas:
1) Web development (IIS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET, Java)
2) SharePoint basic administration ( creation of custom lists/libraries, permissions management, development of custom InfoPath list forms, implementation of OOTB workflows, and other administrative functions)
3) ESRI ArcGIS
4) SQL Server Integration and Reporting Services

College coursework in computer science, computer programming, object-oriented and relational database design, or related field.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
Upon selection, candidate must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver's license.

Additional Information
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity
Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.