Computer Programmer

This is an Open Competitive Civil Service position for external and internal candidates.

Appropriate examination for this title is required for permanent appointment.  For additional information and to apply for current Civil Service exams visit: https://jobs.albanyny.gov/exams

The incumbent, under the general direction of the Director of Data and Accountability, is responsible maintaining, supporting, and debugging current applications, assisting in the design and optimization of new business processes, and integration of data.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)

• Development of forms, work flows and applications;
• Testing and quality assurance of developed programs/processes;
• Data extraction, transformation, and loading for resulting reports;
• Use programs to evaluate and optimize master schedules;
• Documentation of programs/processes;
• May interface with users to ascertain project needs;
• Consults with supervisor or other higher level employees, reporting problems and deviations affecting workload and scheduling;
• Does related work as required

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Competent know of computer programming principal, techniques and concepts such as SQL, PHP, and Powershell,;
• Competent knowledge of ETL and associated applications such as Excel, Access, and PowerBI;
• Working knowledge NYS reporting terminology and procedures;
• Competent knowledge of data analytics;
• Skill in oral and written communications;
• Ability to translate business processes into programmatic solutions;
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions;
• Ability to learn new computer languages and/or software;
• Experience with data quality assurance processes;
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team;
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

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For assistance with the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at humanresources@albany.k12.ny.us

The City School District of Albany, New York, does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Disability or Marital Status in Employment or any of the educational programs and activities which it offers or operates, as it is required to do by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the New York State Human Rights Laws.