Posting Number S09625P Working Title Application Programmer Department Warnell-Outreach & Service About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department   College/Unit/Department website   Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule   Additional Schedule Information

Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 12/15/2022 Open until filled No Closing Date 01/19/2023 Proposed Starting Date 02/01/2023 Special Instructions to Applicants   Location of Vacancy Tifton Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Information

Classification Title IT Application Support Professional FLSA Exempt FTE 100 Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.  Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

For this position, the minimum required degree is a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Position Summary

This position is part of the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia – Tifton Campus (Bugwood). The Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health develops, maintains and hosts a large number of digital tools and resources including web, smartphone, and database applications. This position is responsible for being the liaison between Center staff, federal and state agencies and other stakeholders to maintain and develop the Bugwood digital resources. They also serve a leading role in Android smartphone application development and managing Android projects. The Application Programmer understands programming languages such as Java, Objective C, Swift, ColdFusion, Python and JavaScript. The position involves an understanding of data management, report writing concepts, and database programming.  The position will manage project execution including tracking milestones and deliverables.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Java, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, SQL
• Bootstrap
• Windows, Windows Server, IIS, Git
• MS Office, SQL Server Management Studio, Sourcetree
• Testing, Environment aware configuration and development
• Effective written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Maintain appropriate documentation
• Working knowledge of or proven capability to quickly learn additional programming languages, systems, and other tools as required.
• Project management and execution
• Working in team environment
• Customer service and communication with partners

Physical Demands

Sitting for long periods, working with a keyboard, mouse and monitor. Potentially some moving of equipment and/or furniture

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Managing new Android smartphone applications projects and maintain existing applications

• Maintain smartphone applications (develop, test, deploy)
• Design, develop, test, and deploy new smartphone applications
• Implement both front-end and back-end functionalities
• Follow best practices
• Document source code
• Gather user requirements for requested application features, improvements, etc.
• Resolve applications’ bugs, issues, defects, etc.
• Applications’ performance optimization and improvement

Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities

Web application development needed for interaction with Android apps and web servers.

• Maintain web applications (develop, test, deploy)
• Design, develop, test, and deploy new web applications
• Implement both front-end and back-end functionalities
• Follow best practices
• Document source code
• Collaborate with other programmers on the team

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Perform other related tasks as assigned

• Assembling information for use in applications
• Computer technical support
• Server administration
• Project management
• Customer support

Percentage of time 10 Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Carmen Parr Recruitment Contact Email cbouwsma@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone   Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter