Senior Programmer Analyst

Salary: $90,191.00 - $114,120.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202303162
Closing: Continuous
Location: Merced, CA
Department:

Classified Exempt Range 6

Interview dates to be determined

Merced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, the college serves more than 16,000 students with room to expand on its 267-acre main campus and 120 acre Los Banos site. Merced, incorporated in 1889, offers historical sites, affordable housing, access to the Bay Area and Sacramento, and is the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra mountains as well as home to the University of California Merced campus. Our tree-shaded, growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes - large and small - throughout the county.

As a member of the Information Technology Services Department, the senior programmer analyst supports the college community's ERP system and related applications. You will be working with end-users from various campus departments along with your ITS colleagues. If you are a team player, enjoy a fast-paced fun environment, and are passionate about your work, we encourage you to apply and become part of the ITS team! This position will require the successful candidate to be onsite/in-person for more than 70% of the time. Remote work will be permitted at the discretion of the vice president, when feasible.

Merced College Vision

Merced College will provide transformative and empowering educational experiences to meet student and community needs.

Merced College Mission

Growing our community through education and workforce training:

lifelong learning

basic skills

career technical education

transfer

degree/certificate programs

Ensuring student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, institutional effectiveness, and student achievement.

General Description:

This is an exempt position. The incumbent will, under limited supervision, provides technical, procedural, and business process support for the district-wide enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and integrated applications, including State and Federal processing. The incumbent will perform systems analysis, application development, documentation creation, training, and support to end-users; function as lead for programming projects; functions as a backup to the Systems Analyst for the ERP system security and maintenance.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

Collaborates with a variety of departments supporting end-users, in developing, analyzing, and reviewing reports to fulfill federal, state, and institutional compliance and reporting requirements

Conducts data analysis needs for the purpose of providing information, in support of research projects, data collection and accountability requirements

Creates and maintains a variety of software applications through the use of high-level programming languages such as; Envision, SQL, C#, .Net, ASP.Net, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and protocols such as; XML and JSON, fulfilling end-user and system requirements, including technical documentation

Troubleshoots, analyzes, and resolves system and software problems

Conducts ERP system testing and debugging, and identifies potential issues with current software updates

Identifies customizations impacted from software updates, reapplies necessary changes and prepare customizations for installation

Conducts testing and installation of custom programs

Provides training for the purpose of ensuring the efficient use of the ERP system and related applications

Works independently on highly technical and specialized assignments to keep district staff and enterprise applications functioning and current

Recommends standards and procedures within the programming area, including specifications, documentation and production turnover, and identifies potential areas where existing standards and procedures require change

Advises appropriate personnel on the implications of new or revised systems

Leads programming projects from the initial preparation and planning of the project to the installation and completion of the project

Participates with vendors in the assessment of advanced technologies, including beta and field testing

Provides planning and technical support for enterprise application, implementation and modification projects

Analyzes and evaluates enterprise application changes to the production environment

Fulfills department requirements in terms of providing work coverage and administrative notification during periods of illness, vacation, or education

Plan and manage assigned tasks and projects

Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

Current generation and emerging programming methodology

Advanced principles and techniques of computer programming, online programming, and programming documentation

Operating procedures of computer systems and related equipment

SQL Server Management Studio and related data tools such as SQL Server Analysis Services, MS Reporting Services, and Excel

Various programming languages

Operating procedures of computer systems and related equipment

Advanced principles and practices of database management systems

Advanced principles of systems analysis, design , and documentation

Enterprise Resource Planning

Student Information Systems

Human Resource Systems

Financial Systems

Ability to:

Analyze, design, program, install and maintain complex computer systems

Identify, evaluate and solve program problems

Schedule activities and/or meetings

Routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data

Effectively function in a setting with tight deadlines and a heavy workload

Interact with others using tact, patience, courtesy, and effective listening skills

Ability to work effectively and demonstrate currency of knowledge with computers and other forms of advanced technology utilized in providing high-quality services

Problem solve, identify issues and create action plans

Analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and develop effective solutions to system problems

Provide project leadership for user department staff, vendors, and information services personnel

Advise and educate programmers in the analysis, design, programming, and installation and maintenance of complex computer systems and problem solving

Operate and train others to operate a variety of computer software applications and peripheral equipment

Read, interpret, and apply complex technical publications, manuals, and other documents

Analyze data and develop logical solutions to complex data processing application programming problems

Assist others in the creation and updating of required computerized files and records

Create and transmit State and Federal files

Prepare clear and concise computerized reports

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Establish and meet project schedules and timelines

Plan and organize work schedule

Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of applicable experience OR

The equivalent education and experience

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

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 individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends

Physical:

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation

Ability to read printed matter and computer screens

Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time

Ability to bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull

Ability to reach in all directions

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Ability to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

Required Documentation:

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)

Resume

List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)

Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired

Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe your leadership efforts and professional experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in a work setting. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.

If Applicable:

Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts

Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information: Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews.

Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment: The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. Merced College does not sponsor visas. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office. Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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