With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice. Please Note: a candidate may be required to successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, and a drug use history to be considered for this posit... more details
THE POSITION
With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.
Please Note: a candidate may be required to successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, and a drug use history to be considered for this position.
This position is located within the Applications Development team for Public Safety Information Technology. The position requires specialized skills and technical knowledge of object-oriented programming as well as database administration. The position performs a wide range of applications development-related duties, technical support, and system enhancements/upgrades. The incumbent will manage projects independently with minimal supervision, and work closely with stakeholders, outside vendors, and business and technical experts. The position will recommend and/or implement solutions to improve and streamline business processes and procedures that support Public Safety priorities and initiatives. The position will provide occasional on-call 24/7 support.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate will have experience in:
Programming using Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL Server, .NET Framework or Core.
Developing applications utilizing programming languages including C#, JavaScript, PowerShell and Perl.
Structured query language, database design, and implementation with enterprise relational database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.
Working with end users to gather requirements.
Performing business analysis and applications testing.
Providing documentation on code development and customizations.
Implementing good coding standards by developing sustainable and stable coding.
Developing reports and queries for business users.
Knowledge of Enterprise Records Management, Computer Aided Dispatch, and Employee Scheduling systems is desired.
Under general supervision, the Senior Applications Developer performs a variety of professional, technical, and analytical duties involving requirements analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, administration and support of new and existing small and large scale systems and databases in a multi-platform environment that includes mainframe, client server, distributed and web based systems.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an advanced journey-professional classification populated with multiple incumbents. The Senior Applications Developer's work involves advanced concepts in the performance of their duties. The incumbents in this classification may provide oversight to other Applications Developers. The Senior Applications Developer is distinguished from that of the Applications Developer classification by the increased degree of difficulty of the work assignments, the greater level of business and technical knowledge required to perform the tasks and the potential consequences of errors by the incumbent. The work of this classification is distinguished from that of the Principal Applications Developer classification in that the latter classification is the highest level technical expert.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by an Information Technology Supervisor or other high-level manager. The Senior Applications Developer does not supervise.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TYPICAL DUTIES
- Plans and manages information technology related projects involving critical applications, large systems and sophisticated processes. - Provides team leadership, guidance, business, and technical expertise on assigned projects involving citywide computer systems. - Designs and/or creates database structures, data migration/conversion techniques for system(s) conversions or upgrades. - Monitors and tunes databases in order to obtain optimum performance. - Applies analytical and advanced design techniques in developing new programs or systems or modifying existing ones. - Codes and/or tests programs and resolve related problems in large, complex systems. - Provides technical guidance to lower-level IT personnel and contractors through training, mentoring, and coaching. - Performs other or related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Principals and concepts of business process and software design; relational and distributed database technology; networks and communications; and project management. - Software development methodologies and life cycles. - Current trends in information technology software, business systems, hardware, networks, and communications. - Commonly used programming languages, databases, and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms. - Commercially available software, and application evaluation techniques. - Applications development and structured analysis methods; data modeling theory and methods; disaster planning and recovery techniques; debugging and error detection. - Software applications such as finance, human resources, utility billing, geographical information systems, and permitting. - Advanced level form, screen, and report design techniques.
Skill in:
- The use of design and testing tools and methodologies - Project Management and planning tools - The use of various desktop tools - A variety of complex programming languages, databases and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms - The appropriate use of relational and distributed database technology - Maintaining good working relationships with a variety of city staff at all levels
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively orally and in written format in a variety of situations and formats; make group presentations - Analyze and develop logical solutions and alternatives to problems - Train others; coordinate and facilitate work with others - Carry out multiple tasks, projects, and various other resources simultaneously
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
AND
Experience:
Five years professional experience in information technology in a multi-platform environment doing one or more of the following: application development, database management, GIS programming, system analysis/development, and website design/development, project management.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts anddegrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
1. Application:(Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;
Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on 40 hours per week (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline;
Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selection process.
3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
4. Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.
5. Background Process:If considered for appointment, candidates may be required to pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal history check, fingerprinting, polygraph test, and drug use history.
6. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting and provide proof of receiving a complete COVID-19 vaccination. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuidefor a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities;
Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
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