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Specialist IV/V/VI, Information Technology (Application Systems Analyst)

Employer
Auburn University
Location
Alabama, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 20, 2022


Position Details

Requisition Number

S1336P

Home Org Name

ACES-Ag Information Technology

Division Name

AL Cooperative Extension System

Position Title

Specialist IV/V/VI, Information Technology (Application Systems Analyst)

Job Class Code

MA14D/E/F

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The Information Technology Specialist is a professional position with responsibility for designated technologies and services within the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the AU College of Agriculture, and the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station ( ACES -Ag). As a member of the ACES -Ag IT Unit, this Specialist will, under limited supervision of the Associate Director for ACES -Ag IT, use discretion and judgment to create and manage databases and web applications to meet administrative, programmatic, and educational needs.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to: 1) Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress features and plugins; 2) design, develop, and maintain PHP web-integrated applications; 3) Manage ACES -Ag WordPress web server infrastructure; 4) implement Auburn University cyber security standards and initiatives for managed PHP web-integrated applications; 5) consult with faculty, staff, and administrators to determine project requirements and goals; 6) advise faculty, staff, and administrators regarding options for in-house development vs. commercial solutions; 7) consult with supervisor and clients to prioritize projects appropriately; 8) coordinate with other IT specialists to ensure that appropriate development standards are followed; 9) participate in developing and implementing a strategic vision for meeting organizational WordPress and application needs; 10) identify emerging trends in WordPress and application development and make appropriate recommendations; and 11) may conduct in-service training. The Specialist also provides expert advice, assistance, and guidance to management and lower-level IT specialists. Work assignments may have established deadlines and require periods of “on-call” support responsibilities.

Education Level

High School Diploma or equivalent

Field of Study

Years of Experience

Five (5) years of relevant IT experience

Area of Experience

The Specialist IV position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and five (5) or more years’ experience designing, developing, and maintaining custom WordPress features and plugins, relational databases, and web-based applications. Typical salaries for Level IV range from $55,000 to $65,000.

The Specialist V position requires a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution and four (4) or more years’ experience designing, developing, and maintaining custom WordPress features and plugins, relational databases, and web-based applications. Typical salaries for Level V range between $63,000 and $75,000.

The Specialist VI position requires a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution and seven (7) or more years’ experience designing, developing, and maintaining custom WordPress features and plugins, relational databases, and web-based applications. Typical salaries for Level VI range between $73,000 and $86,000.

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Education Level

Field of Study

Years of Experience

For level IV only, college degree may substitute towards the experience requirement at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Area of Experience

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Candidates for this position must have demonstrated experience and success working both in a collaborative team environment and independently. This position requires excellent interpersonal communication skills along with demonstrated technical excellence. Candidates must also be skilled at organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple concurrent tasks.

Minimum Technology Skills

Extensive development experience with the following applications and tools is required: Linux, Shell scripting, WordPress, PHP, JavaScript and relational databases such as MySQL. Experience administering, updating, and securing Linux servers is also required.

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired qualifications include a degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science/Engineering or MIS . Other desired qualifications include: knowledge of Perl, Java, CGI, or other web-related programming languages; XML ; CSS ; web syndication; MS Office; Ansible; and experience with the Apache web server. Experience working in the Land Grant University System is also desirable.

Salary Grade

34

Salary Range

$45,100 - $99,600

Job Category

Information Systems/Technology

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

01/20/2022

Closing Date

02/07/2022

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/27240
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
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