Senior Programmer Analyst

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related field and four years of developer experience with knowledge, skills and experience required to include coding and troubleshooting interfaces and extensions of an Enterprise Application running on Oracle or SQL Server Database.   A minimum of two years developing in C#.Net, ASP.Net, and PL/SQL languages is required. Enterprise Applications are those that service multiple departments and have a user base exceeding 25 concurrent users. 

Equivalency: 
May substitute a combination of equivalent education and experience to obtain the 8 year education and experience requirement.  The city assesses 1 year of full time experience as equivalent to one year of education. 

G.E.D may be substituted for high school diploma. 

Licenses and Certifications:
NCIC Certification required within six months of hire/reclassification.

Failure to obtain and maintain this certification will result in non-confirmation of appointment.

Must possess a valid state driver’s license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame.

Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) Certification preferred.

Knowledge:
Working knowledge of application development and administration; personal computer (PC) operations and associated peripheral equipment; fundamental program development concepts; general database access, design and retention practices; acceptable security practices; common coding and debugging strategies; Microsoft Windows operating systems; and common Information Technology policies and procedures.  

Recognize database and software errors and provide efficient solutions.

Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with internal staff, citizens, contractors, and/or government agencies in such areas as supervising project work, responding to citizens' questions, and consulting with others.

Design, code and provide technical support for enterprise information systems.

SQL Server (2005/2008) Database knowledge and Web Application Experience preferred.

Physical and Mental Abilities:
May be asked to solve technical problems and/or emergencies during off-hours.

Maintain extreme confidentiality of sensitive information.

Organize and maintain assigned project logistics and resources to meet critical deadlines.

Act as project manager to projects staffed with city employees and outside vendors and consultants.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Work under pressure, exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk to assigned post possibly outside, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, or talk, and hear, view camera and computer screens for prolonged periods of time, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:
Works in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like
Regular and timely attendance is required.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING:
Candidates for this position are subject to a Pre-employment screening. Pre-employment screening includes but is not limited to: Local & State Criminal History Check; Federal Criminal History Check via submission of fingerprints; Drug screening.

Selection Process: 

Qualification Assessment: Oral Interview 100%

Passing Score: 70%