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Job Description
Requirements
MOS Code: None
Education and Experience: An Associate's degree or higher in Computer Information Systems, Data Processing or related field of study, plus two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional web programming related experience in a network environment (such as WindowsXP) including web page design, and one (1) year using software in one or more advanced third or fourth generation command languages (HTML, Ruby on Rails, ASP, VBScript, JavaScript and/or MSSQL/MySQL) to interact with database programs.
Licenses and Certifications: None
Special Requirements: Subject to work beyond standard workday or workweek hours as necessary. Complete specialized training to ensure up-to-date knowledge of installed upgrades, added modules or other enhancements and to maintain professional certifications during the course of employment.
General Purpose
Under direction, conduct systems analyses, and write related programs to ensure availability, stability and quality of City web-based public and internal customer service applications and interfaces
Typical Duties
Develop new or modify, and maintain existing computer systems and programs for customized web enabled interfaces linked to installed databases. Involves: Collaborate with personnel of end user departments, information technology project leaders, other programmers, and own supervisor to assess information needs, ascertain system functional and specialized application prerequisites, establish project priorities and time lines, identify suitable techniques and procedures, and forecast and document project resources and security required for internet or intranet information access. Determine feasibility of creating or redesigning applications linked to installed databases that utilize available computer hardware and function within the existing operating systems. Prepare and implement approved project plans and schedules, including estimated personnel, cost and time requirements. Evaluate program specifications for completeness and conformance to established standards. Test and document programs thoroughly prior to final release. Write technical and end user instructional materials describing program development, logic, coding and correction, and explaining installation and operating procedures. Participate in training management and functional end users, and provide technical support to assist in solving website, database and network problems. Participate in developing, implementing and enforcing web programming activity security and procedural standards and site utilization administrative controls.
Perform miscellaneous related duties as required. Substitute, if assigned, for immediate supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations. Assist supervisor in training staff in established programming standards and methods.
General Information
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Please note: This is an unclassified contract position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
Closing Date/Time: 11/12/2024 11:59 PM Mountain -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of El Paso
Show moreTHE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:
- Competitive wages
- Pension Plans
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs
Mission:
Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.
Vision:
Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.
Values:
Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People
THE COMMUNITY
Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.
Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range. Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.
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