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Programmer Analyst
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Position Number: 4339102
Location: Merced, CA
Position Type: Computer and Information Technology

Programmer Analyst

Salary: $83,387.00 - $105,511.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202303141
Closing: Continuous
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:

Classified Exempt Range 4
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 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 general supervision, provides technical, procedural, and business process support for the district-wide enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and integrated applications. The incumbent will perform systems analysis, application development, documentation creation, training, and support to end-users.

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
Conducts testing of custom programs
Provides training for the purpose of ensuring the efficient use of the ERP system and related applications
Maintains standards and procedures within the programming area, including specifications, documentation and production turnover
Plan and manage assigned tasks and projects
Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

Current generation and emerging programming methodology
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
Principles and practices of database management systems
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 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
Read, interpret, and apply technical publications, manuals, and other documents
Analyze data and develop logical solutions to data processing application programming problems
Assist others in the creation and updating of required computerized files and records
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
Associate's degree AND five (5) years of applicable experience OR
The equivalent education and experience

Desired:
Two or more years of job related experience within a specialized field including one year of experience in a high-level programming language (e.g. Envision, SQL, .Net, ASP.Net, C#, VP.Net and /or C++)

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
Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
Read printed matter and computer screens
Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
Reach in all directions
Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
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

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:
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

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/3959605/programmer-analyst