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| Post Code: D720 |
| Announcement Number: LEFW9044 |
| Classification Number: C1484 |
| Open: 06/19/2009 |
| Close: 07/10/2009 |
| Location: Newport |
| Availability: Full Time |
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST 4 |
(Programmer Analyst)
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$3,376 - $4,875 MONTHLY
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GENERAL INFORMATION
- This position is with the Marine Resources Program (MRP) of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and is located in Newport.
- This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people.
- The list will be used to fill the current vacancy only.
- The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- H.I.R.E. system participants are encouraged to apply. You must follow the instructions in the "HOW TO APPLY" section of this announcement.
- If called for an interview, applicants will be asked to sign a reference authorization and release form at the time of interview.
TO QUALIFY
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To receive credit, you must clearly describe how you have:
- Two years of professional information systems experience which includes analyzing, developing, maintaining, and installing information systems, and analyzing systems. Experience must include designing, coding, testing, and implementing applications in Visual Basic, ASP, HTML, and ADO; AND
- At least 30 quarter (20 semester) credits in computer science; or two more years of information systems experience.
Note: All applicants must submit a photocopy of all transcripts required to qualify with their application to receive credit for college degrees or coursework. Online transcripts are acceptable. Credits must be from an accredited college or university. Transcripts must include coursework and indicate that a degree was conferred, if necessary.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience programming in C# or C++ and experience using SQL Server databases and creating stored procedures.
Your resume must indicate the total time worked for each job listed by including both the beginning and ending month/year. If a job was not full-time, you must state the hours worked per week. Your resume must clearly describe your job duties and your level of responsibility. Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly describe how the job duties fully meet the qualifications listed.
IF YOU QUALIFY
There is no test for this job. If you meet the “To Qualify” requirements on this announcement, your name will be placed on the list with a code of QLF (qualified).
Applicants with Veteran’s Preference Points who submit the required documents will be considered in accordance with applicable statutes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The MRP is responsible for assessing and managing Oregon’s marine stocks of fish and shellfish and their habitats, reporting on species status and making technical and policy recommendations to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission and other resource management bodies. The Programmer Analyst works for the MRP’s Marine Information Management Project (MIMP) Project Leader. S/he will serve as a programmer and technical data systems development specialist. In addition, the Programmer Analyst will work with staff project leaders in the design and development of computer software applications used in the collection, process, and reporting of biological and ocean fishery harvest data. Major roles and responsibilities are to:
- Be responsible for problem resolution-isolates specific aspects of computer software problems, evaluate possible solutions, and implement corrective actions.
- Assess staff biologists’ information requirements for new studies, analyze user needs (software and hardware), and formulate solutions.
- Design user interfaces, content of forms, reports, and screen formats for staff review. Create detailed system design documentation. Such as flowcharts and narratives, file definitions, and screen layouts.
- Code, test, and implement microcomputer software programs from staff specifications and consultations.
- Respond to data requests using specialized data queries and summary analyses.
- Plan for upcoming changes or shifts in data requirements or technology advancements and work with program staff to prepare for decisions required when taking action.
- Prepare materials and conducts training on use of hand held computers for seasonal field staff.
- Apply principles of database design and quality control. Design tables, relationships among tables and overall database content to meet specifications.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is primarily conducted in an office environment, involving occasional technical working meetings at other agency locations.
- Frequent automobile or air travel to meetings.
- Occasional ocean/fresh water research field duties to observe data collection activities or to directly collect field information.
- May include occasional work assignments for fish division or other program needs, related to both technical data analysis or computer hardware/software installation and implementation.
- Occasional long hours and situations involving tight deadlines, meetings, interagency negotiations, and problem resolution.
NOTE: You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will check driving records for in-state finalists. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current driving record for review.
NOTE: Within three-days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships.
BENEFITS
Attractive cafeteria-style benefits package including:
- A variety of medical and dental plans covering employees, dependents and domestic partners from which to choose.
- Employer paid $5,000 basic life insurance; additional coverage available.
- Optional long- and short-term disability plans and Accidental death and dismemberment plans.
- Optional long-term care insurance.
- Option to enroll in the flexible spending account for dependent day care.
- Option to enroll in the health care flexible spending account.
Retirement benefits:
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
- Option to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program offering a wide variety of investment options.
Paid Leaves:
- Vacation Leave earned at the rate of 8 hours per month with accrual rate increases at 5-year increments.
- 24 hours of personal leave earned each fiscal year.
- Sick leave earned at the rate of 8 hours per month with no maximum accumulation.
- Nine paid holidays a year.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers confidential counseling for you and/or your dependents.
HOW TO APPLY
You must submit:
- The Applicant Information Form, including your signature.
- A resume that clearly describes how you meet the qualifications for this position.
- A cover letter (typed) addressing how you meet the requirements in the “To Qualify” section and your experience as described in the preference statement.
- A completed, signed I.S. Skills Summary Sheet.
- A photocopy of all college transcripts in order to receive credit for college degrees or coursework. Credits must be from an accredited college or university. Transcripts must include coursework and indicate that a degree was conferred. Online transcripts are acceptable.
- A list of five professional references, including at least three past/current supervisors and one or more peers or customers served. Please identify the category each reference addresses.
- For Veterans: A DD Form 214 (or DD Form 215), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty if you intend to claim Veteran’s Preference Points or for additional information, please visit: www.oregonjobs.org/das/stjobs/vetpoints.shtml.
Individuals interested in this opportunity should mail or fax application materials to:
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Human Resources Division
3406 Cherry Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97303
Phone: (503) 947-6055
Fax: (503) 947-6050
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009.
If necessary, you may fax to (503) 947-6050. However, if you wait until the close date to fax your materials, your fax may not make it through by 5:00 p.m. due to the large volume of materials being faxed on the close date. When at all possible, mail your materials early. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to verify receipt of application materials.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is not responsible for material that is illegible or incomplete as a result of transmitting by fax or which may be lost or delayed through the mail.
Notice of results will be sent by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the test results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted once the announcement has closed. However, if the recruitment is still open, you may submit new application materials that must be received in our office by the close date.
Please visit ODFW’s web site at www.dfw.state.or.us
SELECTION PROCESS
INTERVIEWS will be scheduled for those applicants who appear to be best qualified, based upon an evaluation of their experience, training, I.S. Skills Summary Sheet, and the relevance to this position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
***AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER**
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