Applications Developer PSIT
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THE POSITION
THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Applicationcutoff dates will be the 15th and the last day of each month.
Please Note: A candidate maybe requiredto successfully pass a thorough background investigation including a criminal history check for jobrelated convictions fingerprinting polygraph test and a drug use history to be considered for this position.
With supervisor approval incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work;however they must physicallyresidewithin the Sacramento region orhave the ability toregularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.
This Applications Developer is located in the Information Technology Department within the Public Safety Information Technology group. This position is part of a team responsible for developing implementing and maintaining solutions that support Public Safety priorities and initiatives. This position provides a wide range of application development duties technical support and system enhancements/upgrades.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENTThe ideal candidate will be proficient in objectoriented programming and have handson experience with modern frameworks and tools. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of database management API integration and best practices in software development. Additionally the below experience and knowledge is desired in the ideal candidate:
Enterprise Records Management Computer Aided Dispatch and Employee Scheduling systems
Programming experience using Microsoft Visual Studio SQL Server .NET Framework or Core
Developing applications utilizing programming languages including C# Javascript PowerShell and Perl
Working knowledge of structured query language database design and implementation with enterprise relational database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server PostgreSQL and Oracle
Working with end users to gather requirements
Performing business analysis and applications testing
Providing documentation on code development and customizations
Implementing good coding standards by developing sustainable and stable coding
Developing reports and queries to business users
Under general supervision the Applications Developer performs a variety of professional technical and analytical duties involving the design development testing implementation administration and support of new and existing small and medium sized systems and databases in a multiplatform environment that includes mainframe client server distributed and web based systems.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a journeylevelprofessional classification populated with multiple incumbents. The Application Developers responsibilities involve concepts of systems analysis and design programming testing implementation and maintenance of new and existing systems. The Application Developer classification is distinguished from a Programmer in that the former performs an increased degree of difficulty of work that requires a greater level of technical knowledge to perform assigned tasks. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Application Developer in that the latter serves as team or project leader and possesses a higher level of technical knowledge and skill.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Supervision is provided by an Information Technology Supervisor or higherlevel manager. The Application Developer does not supervise.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in planning information technology related projects involving applications systems and processes.
- Assists in designing and/or creating database structures.
- Participates in developing data migration/conversion techniques for system(s) conversions or upgrades.
- Participates in the support of existing systems applications and databases by responding to user requests for service enhancement modification or information and training.
- Identifies functional requirements for enhancement of existing systems.
- Assists in monitoring databases and systems for potential problems; documents problems and solutions to assure more efficient database operations.
- Maintains various tables to ensure that software functionality meets organizational and legislated policies and procedures.
- Creates and maintains the documentation of the Citys business applications.
- Provides end users with training and continuing support for applications systems and databases.
- Codes and/or tests programs and resolves related problems in small and mediumsized systems.
- Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Fundamentals of business process and software design; relational and distributed database technology; networks and communications; and project management.
- Software development methodologies and life cycles.
- Current trends in information technology software business systems hardware networks and communications.
- Commonly used programming languages databases and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms.
- Application development and structured analysis methods; data modeling theory and methods; disaster planning and recovery techniques; debugging and error detection.
- Software applications such as finance human resources utility billing geographical information systems and permitting.
- The use of design and testing tools and methodologies
- The use of various desktop tools
- A variety of programming languages databases and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms
- The use of relational and distributed database technology
- Maintaining good working relationships with a variety of city staff at all levels
- Communicate effectively orally and in written format in a variety of situations and formats; make group presentations
- Analyze and develop logical solutions and alternatives to problems
- Train others; coordinate and facilitate work with others
- Carry out multiple tasks simultaneously
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years applications development and/or database management experience in a multiplatform environment.
Education:
A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology or a related degree.
Substitution:
Additional years of experience may substitute for education on a yearforyear basis.PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position then proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees should besubmittedwith your application andwill beat the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by acredentialsevaluation service.Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Employees must complete twelve 12 months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via email. As such please ensure you verify the email address on your application and check your emailfrequently including your spam and junk folders. All email notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs applicant inbox.
1. Application:(Pass/Fail) All applicants must complete andsubmitonlinea City of Sacramento employment applicationby the next posted cutoffdate;Employment applications must besubmittedonline; paper applications will not be accepted.
Employment applicationswill be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
If applicants do not list current and/or past jobrelated experience in theduties area of theWork Experience section.Note: Qualifying experience is based on fulltime experience 40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the fulltime equivalent (prorated if less than 40 hours/week.
If see resume is noted in the Work Experience section; a resume will not substitute for the informationin the Work Experience section.
Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degreesshouldbesubmittedonlinewith your application.Proof of educationwill beat time of appointment.
Proof of certification and/or license should besubmittedonline with your application. Proof of certification and/or licensewill beat time of appointment.
Position/job titles will not be considered indeterminingeligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
Ifyourerequesting Veterans credit a copy of your DD214 must besubmittedonlinewith your application oremailedto the Employment Officeby the next posted cutoffdate.Informationregardingthe use of Veterans credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule4.9C.
Applicantsare responsible forattaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100 The questionslocatedat the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam.Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance level and progression of a candidates educationtrainingand experience. The exam score willdetermineyour ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions please note:
Responses to the T&E questionsmustbesubmittedonline; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
A resume willnotsubstitute for the informationin the T&E questions.
3.Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the oneyear list. Candidates eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Applications Developerexamination.
4.Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their applicationforwardedto the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications asstatedon the job announcement for applications selected by the hiring department.
5.Background Process:If considered for appointment candidates maybe requiredto pass a backgroundinvestigation which includes a criminal history check fingerprinting polygraph test and drug use history.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:For technical support between 6 AM 5 PM PT contact Live Applicant Support at.
Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at an email to;or
Call the Human Resources Department at
Employment Type
Full-Time
