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5th December 2009

JOB TITLE: Programmer Analyst
REPORTS TO: Director of Technology                                     TERMS: Full Time (35-45 hours per week)
DEPARTMENT: Technology Department                                 SALARY: $110,000 P.A.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide technical expertise in programming and data processing services for the district.  Provide timely and efficient computer services to all sectors and administrative departments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer-related field is required minimum

Special Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to write/modify MS Access databases, queries, macros, modules
Knowledge of and ability to use SQL and Oracle
Knowledge of and ability to use web publishing such as HTML, ASP, .NET
Knowledge of Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS)
Knowledge of and experience with a time keeping system such as TimeClockPlus or Kronos.

Experience:
Three-five years programming experience is required

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Ensure that data processing and computer services are supportive of the administrative and financial goals of the district.

2. Ensure that computer systems and applications are maintained and upgraded as necessary by revising, enhancing, updating, and installing vendor supplied systems software components to optimize performance of the computer systems.

3. Maintain the security and data of finance, purchasing,payroll, hr software.

4. Develop, write, test and maintain online application programs that assist users in the performance of their job duties including MS Access programs, SQL and Oracle reports.

5. Provide programming-related support for administrative applications (i.e. payroll, finance, personnel; etc.)

6. Document all programs and procedures – develop user manuals

7. Conduct training classes in all areas of the various software’s supported

8. Analyze problems and provide solutions related to administrative software and hardware.

9. Develop custom reports, queries and charts to support department needs

10. Evaluate data processing needs of the district and make recommendations for improving computer services including writing custom data import / export code.

11. Prescribe system backup procedures and direct recovery operations in case of destruction of all or part of the operating system or other system components.

12. Coordinate with computer users to provide information about system capabilities and recommend changes in procedures or other solutions to improve efficiency and resolve problems.

13. Diagnose operating system software/hardware failures by reviewing system logs and other information from users; confer with software and hardware vendors; identify and/or develop solutions to prevent future system failures.

14. Analyze and prepare documentation concerning the adaptation and/or implementation of other complex software systems, such AESOP, TCP and Winocular into the computer system.

15. Serve as a database administrator, ensuring the security and integrity of all systems and data.

16. Develop professional skills appropriate to the job assignment.

17. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible in order to serve as a role model for all district staff.

18. Comply with policies established by Apple Investment Company

19. Performs other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; manage several projects at once; work under stress to achieve objectives with given deadlines as a team member and/or independently

For interested qualified applicants, please forward your resume to recruitment@appleinvestmentcompany.com