Senior Systems Programmer



Senior Systems Programmer

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Clearwater, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2022-00105

Department

Information Technology

Division

SYSTEMS & PROGRAMMING

Opening Date

01/06/2022

Closing Date

10/7/2022 12:14 PM Eastern

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Description

Target Entry Salary - $66,468.74 - $73,115.61 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Under limited direction, the Senor Systems Programmer defines objectives, system requirements and formulates project plans relating to software technology or business methodology where technology can be consumed or enhanced.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

  • Develops, programs, and designs high-quality, cost-effective information technology solutions to address the business needs of the City and its departments; creates and maintains software programs, components, or applications and supports the full life cycle development. 

  • Develops and implements available and emerging technologies, programs, components, and applications for the City use; meets and collaborates with staff from other departments to determine programming needs; sets expectations for software development delivery timeline and functionality. 

  • Supports database driven applications used within the City; troubleshoots system issues, determines root causes of issues, and works with end users to implement effective solutions. 

  • Performs database upgrades and migrations and ensures backups are operational; installs applications, maintains application upgrades, and coordinates with third party vendors to support program and application maintenance. 

  • Tests software and programming to ensure complete functionality and operation; verifies error handling, monitors software fixes, and documents all activities. 

  • Trains and provides direction to staff and department on system programming, application usage, and other systems; creates training documentation; participates, develops, and leads various training programs to develop new skills and competencies, participates in vendor conventions, and ensures quality control in programming activities. 

  • Responds to and addresses technical emergencies; troubleshoots problems, identifies issues, and determines appropriate resolutions; backs up and debugs applications and systems and restores databases. 

  • Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for system programming; participates in Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals development response review. 

  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses or Certifications: 

A valid State driver's license is required.     

This position is required to operate the below equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides: 

Fax, copier, phone, personal computer, and other equipment as assigned. 

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field AND three (3) years of professional level experience ending within the past four years in system analysis and programming work using fourth generation languages related to business applications, or completion of City of Clearwater proficiency program while serving as Systems Programmer; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of   

  • Internal systems including ASP.net, Oracle, SQL, and SSIS 

  • System analysis and design procedures 

  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution 

  • Analytical and technical problem-solving techniques and skills 

  • Internal applications and programming activities 

  • Testing and developing design and programming guidelines and expectations 

  • Enterprise software processes 

  • Technology terminology and the ability to communicate in laymen terms 

  • Customer Service and skills 

  • Equipment maintenance practices and methods 

 

Skill in –  

  • Following oral and written instructions 

  • Identifying, analyzing, addressing, and resolving system programming issues 

  • Performing advanced programming work 

  • Training and mentoring other staff and programmers 

  • Responding and engaging with internal and external customers 

  • Monitoring and programming applications and internal systems and databases 

  • Reading, interpreting, and applying skills from software and hardware manuals 

  • Working with all types of technology when needed 

  • Operating a computer 

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance • Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards
PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Competitive hourly rates • Flexible schedules • Training and development opportunities • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards

SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.

01
What is your highest level of education?
  • Masters Degree or higher
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Associates Degree
  • High School or GED
  • Less than HS
02
What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?
  • CDL A
  • CDL B
  • Regular (E)
  • ID Only
  • Out of State
  • None of the above
03
How many years of professional level experience ending within the past four years in system analysis and programming work using fourth generation languages related to business applications do you possess?
  • No experience
  • 1-2 years
  • 2-3 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 4-5 years
  • More than 5 years of experience
04
Have you completed the City of Clearwater proficiency program while serving as Systems Programmer?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Does not apply

Required Question

Agency
City of Clearwater
Address
100 South Myrtle Avenue

Clearwater, Florida, 33756
Phone
727-562-4870 x0