Software Development Analyst - G126 Information Technology

Summary

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking a Software Development Analyst to design, develop, and maintain web-based applications. The role involves providing technical support, consulting with users, and ensuring efficient software solutions to meet user needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the company’s application portfolio, development tools, and development procedures
• Maintains existing applications to include creating reports, system modifications, and troubleshooting system problems
• Consult with users to evaluate new or modified applications to determine feasibility, cost, time required, compatibility with current systems and processes, and system capabilities
• Assists other developers and programmers with application design and troubleshooting
• Review manuals, periodicals, technical reports, and other resources to learn ways to develop applications that meet user needs to streamline government processes
• Trains users to use new applications; provides technical assistance for application questions or problems
• Produces technical documentation that accurately and thoroughly depicts the software design and code base to sufficiently assist QA testing and production support activities
• Researches resources and methods (e.g. journals, literature, vendor information, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining current working knowledge of new and emerging technologies as well as district/state/federal rules, regulations, and policies for the purpose of architecting, delivering and maintaining a reliable and stable technology infrastructure appropriate to support the core mission of the city
• Performs adequate unit testing of own and other developers’ application development work
• Provides updates to appropriate leadership on work in progress, work completed, and work planned, and issues potentially impacting the on-time completion or quality level of work
• May be required to participate in after-hours on-call rotation
• Serves as a member of cross-unit project teams for the purpose of implementing city and departmental initiatives
• Performs other related job duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field is required
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years
• For Website Development- Obtain Microsoft Technical Associate (MTA) Developer Track certification (or replacement cert.) within 36 months of hire
• Obtain Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD): SharePoint Applications (or replacement web development cert. path) within 60 months of hire, or possess any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the equivalent work
• Knowledge of GIS technology and its applications
• Knowledge of computer trends and new technology
• Knowledge of database platform SQL Server or Oracle or Microsoft SharePoint
• Knowledge of Personal Computer file systems and typing skills
• Knowledge across several browsers including Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox
• Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction
• Skill using Microsoft Office
• Skill in interpersonal relations
• Skill in oral and written communication
• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table with intermittent standing or walking
• The employee may occasionally lift light or heavy objects, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, or distinguish between shades of color
• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching
• Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet
• Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine
• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips
• Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm
• Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand
• Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information
• Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound
• Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees
• Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back
• Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand
• Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning
• Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction
• Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers
• Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely
• Standing – for sustained periods of time
• Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field is required
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years
• For Website Development- Obtain Microsoft Technical Associate (MTA) Developer Track certification (or replacement cert.) within 36 months of hire
• Obtain Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD): SharePoint Applications (or replacement web development cert. path) within 60 months of hire, or possess any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the equivalent work
• Knowledge of GIS technology and its applications
• Knowledge of computer trends and new technology
• Knowledge of database platform SQL Server or Oracle or Microsoft SharePoint
• Knowledge of Personal Computer file systems and typing skills
• Knowledge across several browsers including Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox
• Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction
• Skill using Microsoft Office
• Skill in interpersonal relations
• Skill in oral and written communication
• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table with intermittent standing or walking
• The employee may occasionally lift light or heavy objects, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, or distinguish between shades of color
• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching
• Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet
• Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine
• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips
• Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm
• Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand
• Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information
• Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound
• Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees
• Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back
• Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand
• Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning
• Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction
• Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers
• Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely
• Standing – for sustained periods of time
• Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site

Benefits

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts
• The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.
• The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.