Programmer Analyst 1

Nature of Work: Programmer Analysts may work in various dimensions of software development including database, traditional programming, mainframe/timeshare systems, modern development tools and historical maintenance. Applicants with experience in a wide variety of operating systems, computer programming languages, or software tools are encouraged to review the minimum qualifications and apply if interested.

Under general supervision, at the entry level, performs computer programming work in the designing and writing of new and/or modifying the existing computer programs to facilitate goals and meet information and automation needs of agency users. Researches documentation to learn the location of file layouts and codes programs of moderate complexity such as extracting data using logical keys. Creates test files and conducts test runs, debugs programs and prepares documentation. Attends user meetings with supervision. May perform limited systems analysis under direction. An irregular work schedule may be required of this position. Performs related work as required.

1) Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in computer science or related field including but not limited to business data programming, business systems analysis, computer accounting, computer and information systems, computer servicing technologies, information systems management, data processing, or computer engineering.

2) An Associate's degree from an accredited college, university or business school in computer science or related field including but not limited to business data programming, business systems analysis, computer accounting, computer and information systems, computer servicing technologies, information systems management, data processing, or computer engineering AND eighteen months of full-time or equivalent part-time paid computer programming experience in one or more programming or data base languages.

3) Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid computer programming experience in one or more programming or data base languages.