"Programmer Analyst"

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Application Development, the Programmer Analyst uses advanced programming skills and knowledge of customer business challenges to provide outstanding solutions to Tarrant County College District. The work ranges from software troubleshooting and break/fix support up to full application development and spans many areas including applications, integrations and reporting.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Provides creative technical input to help develop technical solutions to customer problems
• Assists with the evaluation of the latest trends and changes in technology
• Facilitates business process review and application prototyping sessions as well as providing business process analysis and insight into best practice methodologies
• Evaluates user requests for new or modified code to determine feasibility, cost and time required, and compatibility with current system
• Consults with user to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives
• Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop program
• Prepares documents related to requirements and specifications for conversion, reporting, interfaces, and custom applications
• Designs User Interface screen displays to accomplish goals of user request
• Converts project specifications into sequence of detailed instructions and logical steps for coding
• Performs debugging and testing of code and or systems
• Refactors code to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements
• Documents in-house developed applications and tools
• Performs code reviews
• Assists with the evaluation of software options, including the potential of purchased products

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of Manager of Application Development

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Programmer Analyst I: Associate's degree or 60 college credit hours and one (1) year's working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Programmer Analyst II: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Programmer Analyst III: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Programmer Analyst IV: Bachelor's degree and five (5) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Programmer Analyst V: Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in computer science or information systems

At least one (1) year's working experience working in higher education related to the Essential Performance Requirements

At least one (1) year's working experience programming with C#, Java, .NET

At least one (1) year's working experience working with databases, SQL, PL/SQL

At least one (1) year's working experience working with the Ellucian's Colleague Studio / Envision programming and Colleague ERP system as well as developing Colleague Workflows

At least one (1) year's working experience with a reporting system (Orbit)

At least one (1) year's working experience with an IT service management system (Team Dynamix)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to present information effectively to internal/external contacts, such as students, staff, supervisors, vendors, auditors, and board members
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective team and work relationships
• Ability to solve problems and work effectively in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to analyze systems, code, and data to provide sound recommendations that adhere to policy, procedure, practice, and regulations
• Demonstrated understanding of coding concepts and technologies
• Skilled in code writing for one or more of the systems utilized by TCCD

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.