Midrange Programmer jobs in Chula Vista, CA

Job Description

Posting Number: 0601499

Open Date: 05/10/2024

Position Title: Programmer Analyst

Department: Institutional Technology

Work Site: Main Campus: 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Classified Bargaining/Staff (Permanent Contract)

Months of Service: 12 months

FTE: 1.0 (full-time)

Hours Per Week: 40

Funding Source: Categorical/Project-Funded

District Values:

Incumbents in District positions are expected to exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Job Description https://www.swccd.edu/administration/human-resources/job-descriptions/files/jobdescription_csea_programmeranalyst.pdf

Responsibilities: Under the direction of assigned supervisor of record, perform computer programming and user support tasks; utilize the District computer systems to effectively meet the programming needs of the department; follow technical specifications and programming instructions; ensure compliance to applicable standards and policy; maintain documentation as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
• Write computer programs to implement new applications, or maintain existing ones, using written specifications and instructions; create reports and files for use by users; create and maintain user access rights.
• Diagnose technical operational and functional problems; research, analyze, evaluate, and create solutions.
• Perform maintenance programming to debug, correct, and/or modify existing programs including performing a study and analysis to identify program errors and to correctly modify program logic to achieve desired results. Document new programming and program modifications and assist in the preparation of operating documentation; prepare flowcharts.
• Meet with users to discuss software problems and programming needs; demonstrate and train others as needed.

Assist with investigation, research, analysis, and project coordination as directed.

• Assist in system development and implementation of new systems and customization within existing systems; create user documentation and provide training.
• Work with both users and vendors to identify requirements, assist with procurement of applications and equipment, assist with the setup of applications or equipment, and test software or hardware.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge & Abilities:
MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and concepts involved in structured systems analysis and structured computer programming.
• Principles of project management.
• Computer networks and system interfaces.
• Various computer systems, languages, and software packages.
• Programming and computer operations documentation.
• Detailed program coding and testing.
• Procedures involved in trouble shooting program and database problems.
• Proper use of PC software and computer-related tools.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Oral and written communications skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Effectively and efficiently, write programs and be able to maintain and convert programs written in various languages.Operate desktop or mobile computer equipment.
• Maintain programs and systems.
• Follow established programming and documentation standards.
• Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education & Experience:

Any combination equivalent to: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, information technology, or a related field

OR At least two (2) years of related college level course work AND two (2) years of general programming or system administration experience.

Minimum Qualifications (Faculty and Academic Administrator Positions Only)

Desired Qualifications:

Licenses and Other Requirements:
Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical examination if selected for position.
All District employees must participate in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program, which requires them to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

Working Conditions:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time viewing computer monitor; possible exposure to dissatisfied individuals.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.Salary: Range 36, Steps 1-7, $6,998.66-$8,855.47.
An excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, retirement, vacation, generous sick leave package, and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.

Salary Schedule: Classified Bargaining Unit

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Approximately). Work schedule may be adjusted, including nights and weekends, to meet the needs of the department and District. This position will work solely in-person.

Successful candidate may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).Start Date: As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval.

Initial Screening Deadline:
All application materials must be received on-line at https://jobs.swccd.edu.

Position is open until filled.

Applications received by the first screening deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024 are guaranteed to be reviewed by the selection committee. Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review.

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments): | May 10-24, 2024 | Position advertised; District receives applications | May 24, 2024 | Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. Position is open until filled. | May 27-June 6, 2024 | Reviewing of applications. | June 17-21, 2024 | Search Committee interviews candidates | July, 2024 | Tentative employment start date pending Governing Board approval.

Open Until Filled Yes

Required Applicant Docs Cont'd Southwestern College Online Application

Supplemental Application:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Equivalency (Academic Faculty Positions Only) Equivalency (Academic Faculty Positions Only)" section to read as follows, “To teach classes at Southwestern Community College District, an applicant must have completed coursework that meets the California Community Colleges Chancellors Office Minimum Qualifications for Faculty. In some cases, an applicant who does not possess the exact degree title(s) listed by the State may meet State requirements for equivalency. In this case, the District follows a process to determine equivalency. If this is the case, please complete the Supplemental Equivalency Application, for Academic Employment and upload this form with your online application.

Foreign Degrees: Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying.

For your convenience, here is a link to NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) membership list to assist you in complying with this requirement, https://www.naces.org/members. You may use any other certified transcript evaluation service at your disposal.

Additional Information: A confirmation number will be assigned if your application packet has been successfully submitted. Assistance with the online application process is available through the Human Resources Office at 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910; telephone: (619) 482-6395 or e-mail to employment@swccd.edu.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the review deadline date. A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become District property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

Candidates selected for employment with Southwestern Community College District must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

In addition to the above, for Faculty/Administrator positions (only), successful candidate must submit official (sealed) college transcripts confirming date degree conferred and/or a valid CA Community College Credential.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made at the time the interview appointment is scheduled.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Southwestern Community College District will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

The Southwestern Community College District shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the District on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report – Southwestern College is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the SWCPD website at https://www.swccd.edu/student-support/college-police/public-information-and-resources/index.aspx.

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the SWC College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390.

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention; public safety authority; crime reporting policies; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
This information is required by law and is provided by the SWC College Police Department.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan (DAAPP) – More information about the DAAPP, including the Drug Free Environment and Drug Prevention Program Policy and Procedure and Biennial report can be found in the Health and Safety Section of the campus Consumer Information page (https://www.swccd.edu/student-support/health-services/personal-wellness-mental-health/drug-and-alcohol-abuse-prevention-program.aspx)Selection Procedure: A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.
If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.

HR Contact Information:

Southwestern Community College

Human Resources (Bldg. 46B-150)

900 Otay Lakes RoadChula Vista,

CA 91910

www.swccd.edu

(619) 482-6395

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,998.66 - $8,855.47 per month

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person