Job Details

South Orange County Community College District
  • Position Number: 5564068
  • Location: Mission Viejo , CA
  • Position Type: Computer and Information Technology

Senior Programmer Analyst


Salary: $9,066.00 - $12,820.00 Monthly


Location: District Services, CA


Job Type: DS - Staff (Full-Time)


Job Number: 202400071


Office, Division, or School: DS - Information Technology and Security


Opening Date: 08/22/2024


Supplemental Information


Hours per Week:40
Months per Year:12


Initial Screening Date:September 6, 2024


Application Instructions:


Complete all sections and fields on the application and attach all required documents incomplete applications may not be considered.


Include all relevant education, training, and/or experience on the application.


Do not include any personally identifiable, confidential, or otherwise unrequested information that does not pertain to job related factors (e.g., social security number, date of birth, pictures, etc.) on your application or attached documents.


For job postings with a close date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting close date, will receive consideration.


For job postings with an initial screening date, all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting initial screening date, will receive priority consideration; however, typically the job posting will remain open, and continue to accept applications, until the position is filled.


For job postings requiring professional references, include at least three (3) professional references from the following categories:


1. Current department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s);


2. Previous department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s) (from within the past five (5) years);


3. Master's thesis or Doctoral Dissertation advisor or supervisor (for faculty);


4. Colleague(s) or co-worker(s) who can address professional competency and skills relevant to the position; and/or


5. Other professional references.


Please note, professional references are typically contacted when a candidate is selected for, or as a finalist for, a position.


Description


Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.


SUMMARY DESCRIPTION


Under direction from management staff, leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for the design, programming, testing, installation and maintenance of information systems; and provides technical staff assistance to management.


DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS


This is the advanced journey level class in the Programmer Analyst series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including the provision of functional and technical supervision over lower level programmer analyst staff. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.


REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES


The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.


1. Lead, plan, train, and review the work of staff responsible for the design, programming, testing, installation and maintenance of information systems; participate in performing the most complex work of the unit.


2. Train assigned employees in their areas of work including current software practices and provision of advanced technical information.


3. Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.


4. Analyze functional requirements and define system specifications for major software development projects using advanced structured techniques; install newly developed software applications and integrate with existing products.


5. Develop, test and implement software components and computer programs according to overall system specifications; document new programs and changes to existing systems in accordance with established standards and procedures; prepare end user and technical documentation and instructions.


6. Consult with District and college faculty and staff to identify functional requirements for complex software systems; modify or enhance existing application system programs to meet user needs or system design changes; respond to requests and inquiries regarding operation, use and capabilities of the system.


7. Analyze, design and implement relational databases and perform database administrator tasks including database programming and user access management; design user interfaces, data structures and logical components of complex software systems.


8. Perform ongoing system maintenance tasks including upgrades, enhancements and operational requirements.


9. Evaluate system requirements and designs and generate various reports to support executive management decision making; submit reports to various governmental agencies as required.


10. Provide technical support to users who report system problems; work in conjunction with user support staff to resolve problems in an efficient manner; conduct user training sessions and provide ongoing consultation as needed.


11. Respond to ad hoc requests for a variety of computing services; provide technical support and expertise to resolve problems in an efficient manner during and outside of normal business hours.


12. Serve as project manager or team leader as assigned.


13. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information systems.


14. Perform related duties as required.


QUALIFICATIONS


The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.


Knowledge of:


Advanced operational characteristics of computer systems and related software applications.


Advanced programming languages and procedures and their application to various systems.


Advanced principles of systems analysis, design and data modeling techniques as applied to mainframe, client-server and internet environments.


Methods and techniques of programming, data processing and programming documentation. Advanced methods and techniques of software development.


Various mainframe, server and workstation operating systems.


Principles of database design and maintenance.


Principles of lead supervision and training.


Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.


Ability to:


Lead, organize, and review the work of staff.


Independently perform the most difficult design, programming, testing, installation and maintenance of computer application systems.


Identify, evaluate and solve complex system and programming problems.


Interpret, explain, and enforce department policies and procedures.


Analyze data and establish system requirements to develop logical solutions to data processing problems or tasks.


Design, implement and maintain relational databases.


Integrate new system applications with legacy systems in a mixed platform environment.


Assist users and staff in troubleshooting system and hardware problems.


Present and explain technical information in understandable terms.


Work independently in the absence of supervision.


Understand and follow oral and written instructions.


Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.


Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES


Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:


Education/Training:


Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science or a related field.


Experience:


Three years of increasingly responsible programming and systems analysis experience.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT


The conditions herein 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 job functions.


Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting. Duties are typically performed at a desk or computer terminal; subject to noise from office equipment operation; frequent interruptions and contact in person and on the telephone with academic and classified staff and others. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.


Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.


Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.


Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.


Supplemental Information


Desired Qualifications:


Knowledge of advanced principles of systems analysis, design, and data modeling techniques as applied to on-premise, cloud-based, and mobile software applications.


Knowledge of various cloud, server and workstation operating systems/environments.


Initial Screening Date: September 6, 2024


Range 146 of the CSEA Salary Schedule


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) - Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.


Hours per Week: 40


Months per Year: 12


Special COVID-19 Notice:


Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during offsite work.


The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, managers, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on the SOCCCD website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information.


Notice to all Candidates for Employment:


The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.


California Public Employees Retirement System and California State Teachers Retirement System:


A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with the SOCCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.


Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the SOCCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS


Disability Accommodations:


If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process, please notify Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu.


Attendance Requirement:


All SOCCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.


Campus Crime and Safety Awareness:


Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.ivc.edu or www.saddleback.edu. Paper copies are available in the Human Resources office upon request.


Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity:


The SOCCCD is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all, and ensures that students, faculty, staff, and managers of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes the SOCCCD a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds.


The SOCCCD is looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join the SOCCCD, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, managers, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at the SOCCCD, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with the SOCCCD's mission and goals for DEI and EEO.


THE SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER







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