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IT Application Development - Journey

Employer
Columbia Basin College
Location
Washington, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 29, 2022


Description

Columbia Basin College ('CBC' or the 'College') seeks an IT Application Development – Journey to provide support in Database Administration, Application Development, and database reporting/analysis. This position independently performs consulting, designing, programming, installation, maintenance, quality assurance, troubleshooting and/or technical support for application and software products, databases, database management system, support products and software. This position reports to the Assistant Director for System Administration & Development.

This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by July 10, 2022 @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1 (Download PDF reader) , state employees and employees of educational institutions must be fully vaccinated. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation. Need more information? Please contact covidvaccinemandate@columbiabasin.edu .

Primary Responsibilities
  • Leads small to moderate sized software development projects; work with stakeholders (CBC students, faculty and staff) to design, plan, and execute software development projects;
  • Develop new and maintain existing web and desktop applications using ASP.NET MVC/.NET Core, C#, Transact SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other technologies;
  • Perform testing, debugging, support, training and updates to applications based on customer feedback;
  • Write user manuals and technical documentation for new and existing applications;
  • Stay up-to-date with standards, best practices and trends in web and application development;
  • Create and maintain data reports and help administer database systems;
  • Evaluate customer reporting needs and creates/maintains various data reports using SSRS, Tableau and related technologies;
  • Collaborate with Institutional Research department to create and maintain databases for data reporting and analysis;
  • Help administer MS SQL server databases, including creating and maintaining databases and managing access/permissions;
  • Administers, maintains and updates servers and software applications;
  • Apply software patches to server operating systems and applications to keep them up-to-date;
  • Communicate with end users about system outages and maintenance; provide technical support for applications;
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot system level software; work with vendors to provide data integration and troubleshoot third-party software systems;
  • Administer and maintain the website Content Management System (CMS); creates and edit pages and other content on the website using ModernCampus Omni CMS;
  • Work with CBC faculty and staff to help them with creating pages and provide support for the CMS; troubleshoot issues and escalate to the CMS vendor if necessary; and
  • Other job duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
  • Associate's degree in Information Technology (Programming or Database emphasis) or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university; and
  • Four (4) years of experience in analyzing, designing, installing, programming and/or maintaining software applications using technologies such as ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Core, Transact SQL, CSS, HTML, SSIS, JavaScript or others.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university; and
  • Familiarity with CBC or ctcLink (PeopleSoft) enterprise application software and related SQL database systems.
Skills & Abilities

Analytical Skills : Synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data; use intuition and experience to complement data; design work flows and procedures;

Design Skills : Generate creative solutions; translate concepts and information; collect and research data; use feedback to modify designs; apply design principles; demonstrate attention to detail;

Problem Solving Skills : Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics;

Technical Skills : Assess own strengths and weaknesses; pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others;

Customer Service Skills : Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments;

Interpersonal Skills : Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to others' ideas and try new things;

Multi-Tasking: Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously and accurately in a fast-paced environment;

Flexibility: Ability to prioritize workflow, to be open to change in direction and work quickly and effectively with change and interruptions;

Teamwork: Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit; put success of team above own interests; build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; support everyone's efforts to succeed; and

Leadership: Exhibit confidence in self and others; inspire and motivate others to perform well; effectively influence the actions and opinions of others; accept feedback from others; give appropriate recognition to others.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position is a full-time, overtime-exempt, represented, classified staff position. The typical work hours are Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, must be available to work a flexible schedule when prior notice is given by the College. This position is available immediately.

PROCESS NOTE:

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.

**Please note that selected interview candidates will be subject to supplemental testing that will measure skills and abilities related to this position (e.g., Technical Skills, MS Office Simulation [Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word], Customer Service, etc.).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Columbia Basin College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.

Columbia Basin College operates under an approved affirmative action plan and encourages applications from persons of color, women, veterans and persons of disability. The Human Resources Office is accessible to those with disabilities. If you need accommodation in application or employment, contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 542-4740.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility, including traveling between buildings on campus. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 20 pounds on a regular basis such as papers, files, boxes, equipment, computers, etc., and rarely requires moving materials weighing over 20 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer, and standard office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises.

UNION CLAUSE:

This is a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA). Internal promotional, transfer and voluntary demotion applicants who have skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position will be considered prior to consideration of other applicants.

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