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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Perform highly complex (senior-level) computer programming work to develop and implement automated systems for performing complex records maintenance and manipulation in assigned organizational components of the Department. Work involves coordinating programming projects with other team members, analyzing proposed computer applications and complex administrative systems; identifying and defining user requirements as well as defining computer systems to satisfy those requirements; writing, documenting, testing and refining applications and software programs to accomplish program objectives; and implementing and maintaining systems and providing technical support to users. May supervise the work of others. Work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationTechnology.pdf.

Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Design highly complex client server applications using various programming languages.

2. Analyze proposed computer applications in terms of equipment requirements and capabilities.

3. Analyze, review, and revise programs to increase operating efficiency or to adapt new procedures.

4. Develop block diagrams and machine logic flowcharts to represent operations and data flow for applications.

5. Code, test, and debugs programs and prepares test data.

6. Compose, review and corrects documentation on technical systems.

7. Assist in developing solutions to software-related problems.

8. Assist in developing standards and procedures for programming staff.

9. Consult with other staff members to schedule work and coordinate programming projects.

10. May assist in preparing detailed analyses, plans, diagrams, and verification procedures for existing and proposed computer applications.

11. May develop and implement specialized programs to supplement and enhance systems software.

12. May assign and/or monitor the work of others.

13. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

14. Perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:

Education – Graduation from an accredited two-year college or university with a major in Computer Science or a related field is required.

Experience – Minimum of three (3) years’ experience on a team with technical developers through a full system development life cycle using three (3) or more of the following: Java, Java related tools for application development, SQL, or DB2 is required. Experience with Tapestry, Hibernate, GWT, XML, XSLT, and JDBC is a plus.

Substitution Note: Additional work experience of the type described may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Presentation/Communication Skills – Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.

Interpersonal Skills – Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers.

Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail – Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.

Organizational and Prioritization Skills – Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism. Ability to understand, to effectively apply and to convey to others complex oral and written instructions, manuals, procedures and information expressed in technical and non-technical terms.

Confidentiality and Protected Information – Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.

Technology (computers/hardware/software/operating systems) –

• Thorough knowledge of client server and personal computer equipment, operating procedures and systems and of the principles, practices and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis.
• Considerable knowledge of development experience using Windows operating systems.
• Considerable knowledge and experience in developing client-server, production business applications.
• Considerable knowledge in designing, developing (coding), and implementing web applications, which provide simple to complex business solutions.
• Considerable knowledge in the following program environment: Java, Java related tools for application development, Java Server Faces, Java Server Pages, XML, SQL, DB2, J2EE, and JDBC.
• Considerable knowledge and skills in the field of text to speech technology for business and engineering environments.
• Skill in designing programs and systems logic and in coding, testing and correcting operating errors in computer programs.

Travel and/or Schedule – Availability for after-hour and weekend work is required.

PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Environment: Office;
• Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit;
• Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;
• Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity;
• Ability to transfer weights of fifteen (15) pounds anticipated for this position;
• Driving requirements: None.

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: https://www.ers.texas.gov/

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.

Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.