About the Department

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. Research 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. Perform related work as required. This is a full-time position with state benefits.

Position Duties

Writes new programs or modifies existing programs of low to moderate complexity; designs flow charts, reviews logic, codes logic flow into appropriate language, conducts test runs, debugs programs from test results and writes documentation. Assists in the analysis of user work processes and systems to determine feasibility of electronic data processing applications. Communicates with users to resolve production problems, define specifications and test results.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor’s degree from an 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 OR 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 (18) months of full-time or equivalent part-time paid computer programming experience in one or more programming or data base languages.

Substitution: Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid computer programming experience in one or more programming or database languages may be substitute for the required training.
Special Requirements: Ability to complete a successful background check and polygraph examination.

Other Qualifications

Pay Grade:  17 (40,457-74,845)