Electronic Access System Programmer

The Department of Business Services at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for an Electronic Access Control System Programmer. The successful candidate will be expected to support the University one-card system, CBORD CS Gold, which provides electronic access control, ID card production, meal plan and other services to campus cardholders. The Electronic Access Control System Programmer will report to the Business Services Project Manager. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA and is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Primary Responsibilities: Using vendor supplied software to program and configure card readers and associated controls, with an emphasis on maintenance and support of electronic access controls. Creating and managing tiered access control assignments. Providing local computing support to office staff (installing software, troubleshooting Windows PCs, etc.) Performing advanced troubleshooting of electronic access controls and door hardware and providing support and training to other controls technicians. Sharing rotating night/weekend on-call duties with technical staff, monitoring the card system for proper operation and responding to issues as they arise. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Required Qualifications: High School diploma or Equivalent Four years of experience commissioning, troubleshooting, programming, and installing electronic control systems. Recognized access control or security industry certification or successful completion of two or more access control or security vendor development courses or ability to obtain certification or complete required training within the probationary period. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline. Experience as an electronic access control or electronic security technician is preferred. Compensation: The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $65,000 - $82,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time position with UVA benefits. Employee benefits package highlights include: 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13 paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System Tuition and professional development benefits Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year For this position, the selected candidate will need to complete the required background checks prior to the start date of the position. Physical Requirements: This job performs office work but will also spend a large amount of time working in outdoor and mechanical environments. To Apply: Please apply through Workday, and search for R0048895. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents: CV Cover letter with a clear description of candidate's experience working with safety and security technologies, campus card or other electronic control systems, and door hardware. ***Please note that you MUST upload ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS into the CV/Resume box, into which multiple documents can be uploaded. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.*** References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. 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