Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs all aspects of planning, design, development, coding, testing, debugging and implementation for complex systems applications in a variety of programming languages. This includes mainframe, PC-based, and/or internet based program applications, enterprise software, and database applications.

Provides leadership and work direction to technical staff performing systems applications work and/or network administration including giving necessary training, reviewing work, and providing advice on complex technical problems.

Works with end users to clearly define technical needs and/or identify problems and recommends and implements viable systems applications options and solutions.

Installs, configures and develops integrated technical solutions to approved specifications using standard methodologies and develops logical sequences of steps to be used to produce intended results.

Ensures that all systems are appropriately configured to work with the current infrastructure.

Provides subject-matter expertise to higher level technical personnel in recommending new technology and systems analysis, design and development; oversees the creation, testing and maintenance of approved system solutions.

Develops and conducts systems applications training for end users and writes and updates technical program and user documentation.

Determines what changes need to be made in current programs, databases, interfaces and systems in order to accommodate evolving technology requirements.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

May provide technical management and oversight on web-related projects.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

This position is responsible for performing highly technical and complex programming and systems analysis work including that which fulfills current and future end user needs. Responsibilities include overseeing the work of technical staff involved in systems application design and modification and/or network administration, providing subject-matter expertise in design methodologies and/or specific complex applications; performing all aspects of planning, design, development, coding, testing and implementation on complex systems applications in a variety of programming languages; and providing training and assistance to end users as appropriate.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The IT Project Leader maintains frequent contact with various District departments and personnel, IT management and staff, outside contractors and information systems vendors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of computer hardware, software, networks, and applications

Knowledge of various programming languages

Knowledge of applicable technical environments

Knowledge of analysis and design methodologies

Knowledge of system and environmental integration techniques

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, and spelling

Ability to analyze, specify, design, develop and maintain complex technical environments

Ability to install, test and maintain vendor and in-house developed tools and systems

Ability to develop complex control and programming codes

Ability to perform performance test, configuration manage and quality assure supported environments

Ability to analyze customer requirements and propose effective and efficient technical solutions

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years college coursework in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Minimum five (5) years of programming experience, maintaining network operating systems and related activities including project management and extensive lead experience.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience supporting and enhancing enterprise systems such as Banner ERP, DegreeWorks, student information systems, databases, and higher education technology environments.

Experience in application design, programming, coding, testing, debugging, system integration, database development, API development, and maintaining complex technical environments.

The ability to address the needs of diverse student and/or employee populations.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

This is a classified position subject to a six-month probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within eight (8) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate "N/A" (not applicable). Do not use terms such as "see resume" or "see attached".

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Minimum Qualifications - Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (Example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications - Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or coursework are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment, including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, and programs in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or as otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.