PROGRAMMER ANALYST I/II

The Clark County Information Technology Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Programmer Analyst I/II position. This position performs routine to complex technical support, configuration, and enhancement to both vendor-supplied and in-house applications. The candidate will be part of a team of programmers supporting applications used by various departments within the county.

Programmer Analyst I: $32.77 - $48.43 Hourly

Programmer Analyst II: $35.38 - $52.32 Hourly

The Programmer Analyst I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Programmer Analyst II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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Education and Experience:

Programmer Analyst I - Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field. Demonstrated education and training resulting in an industry-recognized certificate may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years. Some large-scale programming and/or systems analysis experience is desirable. Experience in systems analysis and/or programming may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year up to two (2) years.

Programmer Analyst II - In addition to the above: Two (2) years of full-time professional level experience in systems analysis and programming in a large multi-processing environment.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education†and “Work Experience†sections of the application.

Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations.

Licensing and Certifications: Specified positions must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment. Certifications must be current at time of application and maintained throughout employment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent on the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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• Gathers and analyzes information regarding customer systems and requirements and develops or modifies automated systems to fulfill these needs.
  
• Conducts feasibility studies and develops system, time, equipment and cost requirements.
  
• Using computer generated techniques, simulates hardware and software problems, tests and evaluates alternative solutions, and recommends and implements appropriate applications design.
  
• Develops program logic and processing steps; codes programs in varied languages.
  
• Plans and develops test data to validate new or modified programs; designs input and output forms and documents.
  
• Troubleshoots software problems as needed, for customers, other agencies and information systems personnel.
  
• Writes program documentation, customer procedures and instructions; assists customer departments and staff in implementing new or modified programs and applications; tracks and evaluates project and systems progress.
  
• Writes utility programs to support and validate adopted systems and programs.
  
• Confers with user department staff regarding assigned functional program areas.
  
• Maintains records and prepares periodic and special reports of work performed.
  
• Maintains current knowledge of technology and new computer customer applications.
  
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
  
• Uses standard office equipment in the course of the work; may drive a personal or County motor vehicle or be able to provide for appropriate transportation between various work sites, depending upon departments and/or projects assigned.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.