Job Listing : Information Systems Programmer and Analyst II, Contra Costa County Library (Martinez, CA)

BayNet

February 2

Compensation

$86,883.12 - $105,606.96 Annually

Description

Why join the Contra Costa County Library Department? The Library Department has nearly 300 employees serving 26 communities throughout Contra Costa County. Its mission is to "Bring People and Ideas Together." The Library seeks to enrich lives by delivering a consistent, high quality, and inviting experience at all points of contact. The Library is an innovative, entrepreneurial, and dynamic civic institution that is committed to providing exceptional services to its communities. The library assumes critical roles in making the communities strong, equitable, resilient, and progressive. The primary objective of the library is to promote personal and community engagement through literacy and reading. It has implemented several programs to ensure easy, equitable access to library services for all.

Some travel to library locations may be necessary. The incumbent may occasionally have to work outside normal business hours. After the probationary period, there will be an opportunity for some remote work.

We are looking for someone who:

Is detail-oriented and has strong organizational and communication skills;
Has demonstrated history supporting a SQL database environment;
Has a strong understanding of data analysis and report building skills;
Enjoys working in an open team environment with a high level of activity;
Has experience in enterprise software installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance Is a self-starter that can work with minimal supervision.

What you will typically be responsible for:

Supporting and maintaining a SQL database system – including performing installations/upgrades/data migrations of SQL database and maintaining secure vendor connections for import/export of data
Creating custom reports and statistical analyses for multiple departments
Maintaining an asset management system and up to date data entry for departmental purchases
Administrating enterprise systems, including OS upgrades and security updates
Supporting and maintaining existing custom programs for various work units and coding new programs as needed
Creating and maintaining batch files and scripts to build efficiency in software installs and upgrades
Providing desktop support and performing hardware and software installations
Creating documentation and training materials

A few reasons you might love this job:

You will be working with staff that are passionate about their roles in supporting the Library and its many innovative programs
You will be working with a team that enjoys working together and appreciates sharing ideas and discovering new ways to accomplish tasks
You will have an opportunity to collaborate with staff in other departments while working on different projects
Your day-to-day activities will vary while creating new opportunities to learn
Remote work options will be available periodically

A few challenges you might face in this job:

The Library's IT department supports software systems that are unique to a public user environment which can be challenging to support
You will be working in an open office environment that can be busy and noisy at times
Some after-hours work may be required to perform updates outside of library open hours

Competencies Required:

Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks Innovative
Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information Professional &
Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

To read the complete job description, please see below. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college with a major in computer science or information processing; OR Completion of 24 college semester units or 36 quarter units in computer science or information systems or closely related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or its equivalent experience performing software applications programming or systems analysis.

Substitution for Education: Additional-qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience creating and supporting complex SharePoint sites
Experience with maintaining software and building computer images for a public use environment, such as a school lab or library