IT PROGRAMMER ANALYST – HEADQUARTERS

Description

Sonoma County Library

Announces an Employment Opportunity

IT PROGRAMMER ANALYST – ROHNERT PARK HEADQUARTERS

40 HOURS PER WEEK – FULL TIME

THE POSITION:

Under general supervision, the IT Programmer Analyst manages and administers Information Technology (IT) systems for the Sonoma County Library; installs and maintains a variety of enterprise system software and associated hardware; designs databases and procedures required to support system applications; performs database and/or website administration, programming, training, systems, and requirements analysis; performs other related duties as required. The incumbent will oversee all work that pertains directly to the Horizon ILS.  Please complete the required Supplemental Questions.

Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:

• Ensures availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical enterprise systems.
• Performs troubleshooting as required; leads problem-solving efforts often involving outside vendors and other support personnel and/or organizations.
• Customizes and enhance computer software packages and documents procedures.
• Administers and maintains enterprise systems such as the Integrated Library Systems (ILS), content management systems (websites), and/or digital services.
• Researches and tests new products and services.
• Performs SQL scripting and report generation.
• Develops and administers applications.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, practices and techniques of system management including application design, system analysis, data base management, quality control, performance metrics, and hardware and software options for system applications.
• Integrations between tightly coupled systems requiring scheduled exports, imports, indexing and harvests.
• Enterprise systems and the traditional processes implemented, and data collected, and use of SQL Server Integration Service (SSIS).
• Programming techniques including integrated database management applications.
• The operational characteristics and capabilities of database management, content management, and enterprise systems, cloud computing, including data security and disaster recovery systems and procedures.
• Multiple operating systems, server administration, and networking.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize and document system design activities and to configure systems to be consistent with organization policies/procedures.
• Perform programming, scripting, database, and content management duties; utilizing a variety of programming languages such as: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, PHP, MySQL, Unix, Linux, MS DOS command line, SQL scripting and report generation, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, and PERL, PHP, or other programming background.
• Maintain quality assurance and security procedures for applications services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that provides the above knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary may be qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess:

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Sciences, Information Science, Information Systems management, Business Administration, or a related field, and two (2) years experience required, preferably in public library

Licenses and Certifications:

As a condition of employment, possession and continued maintenance of a valid California driver's license and a safe driving record.

Desired Certifications:

• Database Administration with SQL certification or equivalent.
• Sun Certified Java Programmer, Sun Certified Java Developer, or equivalent.

SALARY RANGES:            $39.70/hour to $49.58/hour

CLOSING DATE:                Open Until Filled- First review of applications on

                                             Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 5:00p.m.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library

to apply.  Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered.  Resumes will not substitute for a completed application.

The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application, written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s). 

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

RECRUITING PROTOCOL IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS COVID-19:

Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, and all applicable COVID 19 Shelter in Place Orders issued by the Sonoma County Health Officer, the recruiting process including interviews, testing, etc. will be held via teleconference or online, if  possible, unless changes occur in the state and/or county health order.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Sonoma County Library will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 545-0831 extension 1591 as soon as possible to make arrangements for your accommodation. Requesting accommodations at least 3 working/business days before the scheduled event will help to ensure availability. For further information regarding disability accommodations provided by the Library and related matters, see the Library’s website at https://sonomalibrary.org/accessibility.

Sonoma County Library values diversity, empowerment, community, unity, kindness, connection, and equity. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the recruiting and hiring of staff.