Position Type:
Classified - UBUE Personnel/COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMER/ANALYST

Date Posted:
8/7/2018

Location:
MHRIC - Testing & Special Services



The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center is seeking an experienced SQL Server Administrator fluent in SQL and T-SQL. The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of the principles of computer programming; thorough knowledge of current programming development languages; thorough knowledge of the principles and terminology of data processing; working knowledge of systems analysis; ability to supervise and train personnel; ability to prepare written material such as program descriptions, user manuals and task lists; ability to design moderate size data processing applications; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to get along well with others. All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply. Fingerprinting required.

Civil Service Classification: Competitive. Merit and fitness competitive examination applies.

Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary range: $55,000 to $64,000.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
An employee in this class supervises and engages in computer applications programming. The incumbent may also engage in database maintenance and analysis. Supervision is exercised over the work of applications programmers and trainees. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level technical individual with wide leeway allowed in technical work details. The incumbent may be responsible for sub-systems or projects of moderate scope. Does related work as required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Supervises a team of applications programmers in the installation of moderate size applications;Designs program logic;Codes batch and on-line programs;Prepares test data and test programs to identify errors in logic and code;Documents programs according to installation standards;Assists the systems analyst in the design of major automated systems;Meets with customers to determine their technology needs; designs flow charts and documents applications;Prepares task lists and schedules for planning and tracking progress of projects;Provides technical guidance and training to programmers and trainees;May maintain Data Warehouse and a variety of databases and software;Backup and maintain plans and scripts;Replication and other data restoration needs;Query performance and related indexing and query optimization;Hardware and/or virtualization optimization;Data size (future growth) planning;Job scheduling and job conflict planning and resolution;Server and database health monitoring;Disaster recovery, planning, and testing;Version upgrades, service packs, rollups;Alerts & notifications;T-SQL scripting as requested or required;Flexibility to participate in other programming duties such as extracts from systems as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Either):

1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field and one (1) year of programming experience in a computer center environment; ORAn Associate's Degree in Computer Science or related field and three (3) years of programming experience in a computer center environment; ORPossession of a diploma or certificate of completion for a course of study in computer programming from a technical school licensed by the New York State Department of Education and four (4) years of programming experience in a computer center environment ; ORGraduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of programming experience in a computer center environment; ORAn equivalent combination of A , B, C and D above.

Note 1: College level study in Computer Science or related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the above mentioned degrees; must include a minimum of twelve (12) semester credit hours in computer science courses and a minimum of nine (9) semester credit hours in computer related mathematics courses. However, college courses may not be substituted for at least one year of the above mentioned experience.
Note 2: Examples of current programming development languages include but are not limited to: HTML, JavaScript, Microsoft Access,Visual Basic, SQL, Python, CSS, C++, PHP and Java.
AGENCY OVERVIEW

Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.

The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District • Highland Central School District • Kingston City Schools Consolidated • New Paltz Central School District • Onteora Central School District • Rondout Valley Central School District • Saugerties Central School District • Wallkill Central School District

BENEFITS
Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County (the "District"), complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The District operates all educational programs and activities in compliance with federal laws which prohibit discrimination based on age, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin or race. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. Section 1681, et seq.), among other bases, prohibits public school districts from discrimination against students on the basis of sex. The prohibition against sex discrimination covers sexual harassment, including sexual violence. All inquiries or complaints concerning any form of discrimination may be referred to the District's Compliance Officer, Dr. Jonah Schenker, 175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York, 12561 ~ complianceofficer@ulsterboces. org ~ (845) 255-1400 or to the Office of Civil Rights of the United States Department of Education.