This is entry level technical computer programming, systems analysis, or operating systems programming work for the Water and Sewer Department.

Employees in this new classification will be responsible for performing a myraid of functions in various platform environments, to include writing code, testing, debuging, writing documentation or performing work for new or existing information systems, assisting with the analysis of recommendations submitted by departmental business units concerning proposed automated systems, assisting with the maintenance and modification of existing applications, and with writing system proposals, assisting with diagnosing and resolving software and hardware problems, and defining users and security levels. Incumbents will be working under the close supervision of an information technology professional.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Designs program logic and code using approved programming languages; creates program code for reporting requirements; participates in the analysis and development of new computer systems; assists in preparing database logical designs; assists in preparing program and system test data to validate programs and systems.

Assists with resolving various hardware and software problems; troubleshoots hardware malfunctions and provides appropriate solutions; designs and creates statistical or graphical applications according to departmental needs; prepares programming status reports; maintains hardware inventory.

Participates in the preliminary analysis of small scale projects; assists in determining the need for information, type of information required, probable cost and preparation of preliminary systems proposals; assists in identifying and correcting errors in program documentation; assists with the installation of new hardware and software and customizing configuring components to the needs of the user and department; conducts problem resolution with users.

Assists in troubleshooting the upgrade and maintenance of local area networks, including hardware/software problems; assists in setting-up users, directories and security systems configuration documentation; maintains system data security tables; assists in analyzing hardware systems to ensure peak performance.

Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of 60 semester credits to include 15 semester credits in a computer, cartography, or geography related field is required. Additional related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

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