Programmer Analyst

Minimum Qualifications

Associate of science degree in computer science or a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, and one year of programming experience; or any equivalent combination of directly related education, training and/or experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

 A preferred candidate will have experience troubleshooting and maintaining third party products and have a basic understanding of programming concepts. Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks, interface design, SharePoint, and Adobe Creative Suite is desirable. Position Summary

This is professional technical work programming and designing management information systems in the Department of  Information and Telecommunication Services.

An employee assigned to this classification performs a variety of tasks relating to systems design, computer processing and information documentation for an assigned project team.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Modifies system and existing programs to produce information and reports in response to user needs.

Assists team members in developing new and/or revised systems by writing programs.
 

Analyzes information objectives and/or needs and prepares system flow charts for achieving desired reports.
Analyzes input requirements and designs output reports based on user needs.
 Works with Programmers providing technical assistance and training to provide desired information to users.
Writes advanced programs and completes testing and debugging to produce desired information.
Analyzes information from users to modify and/or simplify current operating systems.
 
Exudes   a positive customer service focus.
 Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including:  integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
Performs the  duties listed,  as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of programming language.

Considerable knowledge of major types of computer processing equipment for business, technical and statistical processing.

Considerable knowledge of information research techniques and available resources.

Knowledge of statistical concepts and advanced mathematics.

Ability to visualize the flow of data through the system and deal with abstractions in order to develop a sequence of operations.

Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.

Ability to interface systems accurately.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department directors, fellow employees, constitutional officers and the general public.
 PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and use hands to finger, handle or feel.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Computer Purchase Program

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• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$28.30 Hourly