Applications Program Analyst Sr



Description / Position Overview

Applications Programmer Analyst, Senior

The purpose of this position is to develop and modify Business and GIS software application programs of a high degree of complexity and scope, considering the computer equipment capacity and limitations, operational support needs, business requirements, and IT architecture standards.   With minimal supervision, designs, configures, codes, tests, debugs, and documents custom-built software programs and interfaces. Provides expert competency to carry out or participate in problem analysis and system design preparatory to development and modification of software programs. May lead and advise other Programmer Analyst staff on operating problems of assigned software programs and provide critical review. May provide technical assistance to lower classifications. Competent to work at the highest technical level of all phases of applications programming and workflow design activities. Adheres to and reinforces all IT policies, processes, and procedures using the ITIL framework.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Senior

This is the advanced journey level class in the Applications Programmer Analyst series. Positions at this level possess a specialized, technical, or functional expertise within the area of assignment and may exercise lead supervision over assigned lower level staff. Employees are typically assigned significant responsibilities above the journey level and often exercise independent judgment in the performance of all duties. This class is distinguished in that it performs the most complex work assigned to series and serves in a working supervisory capacity over lower level staff.

Essential Functions:

30% - Defines software system requirements for new application systems or enhancements to existing application systems; provides expertise for possible projects and identifies feasibility and cost requirements, analyzes and identifies hardware and software needs; develops coding and workflows of complex software applications; system testing; and user training on new project implementations.

20% - Supports software systems in production environment; troubleshoots incidents, recommend short and long term fixes, makes fixes to code and workflows, and requests the release to production.  Responds to production incidents based on prioritization and service level agreements.

20% - Creates and manages spatial and non-spatial database objects to include tables, indexes, procedures, and views; designs and develops the architectural models; provides statistical and analytical analysis of data; and develops, designs, and optimizes queries for applications.

15% - Designs Business and GIS software programs and interfaces based on strategic business needs and operating models; develops and maintains strategic and technology roadmaps; produces models; leads development of implementation; and provides expert consultation in the development of programs.

15% - Researches new Business and GIS software engineering tools, patterns, languages, and practices; develops templates using new technology to aid other developers; determines ways new technology can be used to aid in application development; and documents and trains other developers on new technology.

Note – Time spent on each essential function will vary based on operational needs and is only intended to be an approximation over the course of a full year. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function in the performance of this job.

Relevant Background and Formal Education

Demonstrated skills, competencies, and knowledge required for this job are most often acquired through the following practical experience and level of academic education and training as suggested below.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study. 

Experience:  Five years of full-time, professional experience in a related field.

Education and Experience Equivalency: One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

Certifications and Licenses: Must possess or be able to acquire the following certifications and/or licenses required in accordance with standards established by departmental policy. 

CompTIA Security+

Within 6 months of start date

Technical Skills:  Advanced Skills and Knowledge: Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes organization-wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.

Specialized Computer Equipment and Software: Internet Explorer/Google Chrome/Mozilla, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Windows, ITSM Tools, SharePoint, GIS Software, Active Directory security and provisioning.

Additional Information

Supervision Exercised: This classification requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same work as those directed, and includes overseeing work quality, training, instruction, and scheduling work. Work may require the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns or temporary employees.

Supervision Received: Receives Limited Direction: This classification normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.

Other Requirements

Competencies Required:

Human Collaboration Skills: Communications are highly sophisticated and involve final decisions or recommendations regarding policy development and implementation. Interactions with others outside the organization requires exercising participative management skills that support team efforts and quality processes.

Reading: Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math: Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing: Advanced - Ability to write business design documents, technical design documents, testing documents, reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Fiscal Responsibility: This classification has no budgetary or fiscal responsibility.

Physical Demands: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids: Computer, printer, copier, telephone, iPhone, iPad, and standard office equipment.

Environmental Conditions

Frequency

Primary Work Environment

Office Environment

Extreme Temperature

Never

Wetness and Humidity

Never

Respiratory Hazards

Never

Noise and Vibrations

Never

Physical Hazards

Never

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards

Never

Exposure to Communicable Diseases

Never

Length: 6 months, with possible extension

Pay: $48.85/hour- $58.65/hour 

Schedule: Mon-Fri (8:00 AM- 5:00 PM)