Applications Developer

Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This is the second of four levels in the Information Technology - Applications series. Incumbents design, develop, code, maintain, and update assigned applications. Responsibilities may include designing, developing, installing, and maintaining websites, report functions, and applications; installing and testing upgrades and patches; writing code; and preparing analytical and statistical reports.

• PLEASE NOTE : THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2025, OR UNTIL FILLED.

Example of Duties

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions :

Designs, codes, and tests system and application projects, which includes designing, writing, and testing programs; analyzing system and / or business problems; and / or performing related activities.

Manages the creation of online forms for all departments, including calculation Excel formulas, signature workflows, creating templates, administration, and instruction of the software.

Provides customer service and application maintenance, which includes communicating with end-users and gathering information to ensure understanding of requirements; identifying program and application problems and recommending solutions; performing maintenance to systems; and estimating time requirements and costs.

Monitors, configures, and maintains systems and applications in assigned area of responsibility; upgrades, installs, and tests new applications.

Prepares, maintains, updates, and reviews a variety of operational records and reports.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Two (2) years programming experience in area of responsibility.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.

License and Certifications

CJIS certified (Criminal Justice Information Systems).

A valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of :

Applicable applications and software systems.

System analysis and application design principles.

Applicable programming language.

Customer service principles.

Recordkeeping principles.

Computers and related software applications.

Skill in :

Analyzing systems and user requirements.

Developing computer applications.

Troubleshooting and repairing applications and software systems.

Providing end-user support.

Communicating technical information to a non-technical audience.

Maintaining operational records.

Using a computer and related software applications.

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Requirements :

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required :

Feeling : Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Fingering : Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping : Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing : Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound.

Mental Acuity : Making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.

Reaching : Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Repetitive Motion : Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and / or fingers.

Speaking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.

Standing : Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Visual ability 1 : sufficient to perform an activity like preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and / or extensive reading.

Walking : Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.