Programmer Analyst III - Department of Public Works

The Job

The Department of Public Works, Special Districts is seeking an experienced Programmer Analyst III to join our dynamic Business and Technology Solutions Division. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, ensuring the efficient operation and optimization of our infrastructure systems.

The Programmer Analyst III will function in a lead role and be responsible for estimating costs, manpower, and time for various system development and testing projects, consulting with users to resolve conflicts between system capabilities and requirements. They will solve programming issues related to software interfaces and advanced design requirements, analyze user-described problems to create technical definitions for system design, and supervise staff involved in SCADA projects. Additionally, the Programmer Analyst III provides technical guidance on advanced programming techniques, participates in personnel decisions, and attends user meetings to clarify needs and define technical challenges.

For more detailed information, refer to the Programmer Analyst III job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Availability: Incumbents may occasionally work evening and weekend hours. Some overtime, on-call, or call back work may be required.

Pre-Employment Process: : Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and credit check, prior to appointment.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet the following education and experience requirements:
Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college level courses in programming, computer science, software engineering, or related field. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application if a Bachelor's degree has not been conferred
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Experience: Four (4) years experience working in a production environment within the past five (5) years , performing systems analysis and project planning for the purpose of developing business applications. This must include one (1) year working as a project leader for large-scale projects. Experience must include the use of a systems development methodology.
Substitution: One (1) additional year of qualifying work experience may substitute for the education requirement.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate prior exposure to SCADA systems, possess strong problem-solving skills, combined with proven project management and leadership abilities. They should excel in technical communication, be detail-oriented, and demonstrate a commitment to understanding and addressing user needs while effectively collaborating with cross­ functional teams.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered. To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application by 5PM on October 19 , 2024 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and/or the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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Non-Represented Compensation Plan

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

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A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 10/19/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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