Allan Hancock College Classified – ExemptHuman Resources Range 4

PROGRAMMER/ANALYST

DEFINITION:Under direction of the Director, Information Technology Services, this position analyzes needs, designs, writes and tests new programs and applications. Programs developed or modified are typically linked to several other programs and databases. Programs are implemented on application servers, web servers, and mobile devices. Maintains and revises existing .Net programs. Provides technical assistance to users as well as to others in IT Services. Values and promotes the mission and the vision of the college.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:Under minimal supervision, the incumbent in this position performs highly technical and professional work in the development and support of the district’s various software applications and utilities. The incumbent will interface with multiple vendors and users to manage and maintain enterprise wide and department specific programs. The incumbent is expected to keep abreast of changing technologies and to make recommendations to the director, information technology services for improved software solutions to meet changing user and service needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Analyze business, curriculum, student services, research and other needs of various

departments and translate into programmable form.2. Evaluate and recommend packaged software to meet the District needs.3. Coordinate and implement installation of software packages.4. Develop programs and database views to meet requirements of various departments.5. Install, test, modify, and correct various information systems programs to assure their proper

and effective operation.6. Provide training during implementation of new projects, modifications or conversions.7. Review, define, and resolve information systems problems with particular emphasis on

developing effective resolutions.8. Prepare test data and testing schedules for programs, applications or systems.9. Support Internet Information Server applications developed for the Internet or District portal.10. Hardware usage may vary from personal computers to virtual servers to mobile devices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of: Programming languages for the .Net platform; Visual Studio; Relational data base concepts, tools and techniques including the use of Structured Query

Language (SQL) and Open Database Connectivity (ODBC); Oracle or Microsoft SQL server ;

PC/computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint);

Microsoft Windows environment including Internet Information Server (IIS); Windows-based file management; Excellent written and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to: Think in a logical, sequential manner; Develop, modify and implement information system programs using current application

programming and relational database management system toolsets; Analyze user requests and determine design of system as needed; Translate problem statements into programming language; Work independently; Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance

of required duties; Maintain a high level of technical currency in support of application design, maintenance,

administration, and security; Manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines; and Perform work with great attention to detail.

Education and Experience:Possession of or the equivalent to a bachelors’ degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Three years of full-time recent programming experience using .Net platform and SQL. Experience with HTML5, XML, and CSS desirable. Experience with a system information system such as Ellucian Banner® is a plus.

Working Conditions: This is an FLSA exempt position. Duties primarily performed in an office environment at a desk or personal computer. The incumbent will experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the

regular workday. The incumbent will have contact, in person, by email, or on the telephone, with executive,

management, supervisory, academic, and classified staff and the general public.

Physical Demands: Typically may sit for extended periods of time. Operates a computer. Communicates over the telephone, by email, and in person. May lift, carry and/or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Special Qualification:A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.

Exempt 12/178/17