Sonoma Water Programmer/Developer

The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) seeks a dynamic professional to fill a Programmer/Developer position.

Acting as a technical resource to staff and providing training specialized areas of expertise, the Sonoma Water Programmer/Developer develops, customizes, and maintains application software and coordinates the implementation of new or modified applications and systems. This position develops and analyzes business needs and processes, defines problems, proposes preliminary solutions, and prepares cost estimates. Additional responsibilities include:

• Consulting with clients to gather information about program needs, objectives, functions, features, and input and output requirements, and developing prototypes, refining, testing, and debugging programs to meet needs
• Analyzing, defining, and documenting requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, and outputs
• Developing and maintaining plans to outline steps and timetables for developing programs
• Researching and evaluating software and hardware to assist in programming or use as program platforms
• Designing and coding screen layouts, graphical user interfaces, printed outputs, and interfaces with other systems
• Converting designs and specifications into computer code
• Writing and maintaining specifications and documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections and documentation describing installation and operating procedures
• Providing technical assistance by responding to inquiries from others regarding errors, problems, or questions about programs
• Monitoring performance of programs after implementation
• Liaising with vendor representatives

The position requires competence in all phases of programming, analysis, database design, and database administration. As such, the ideal candidate will have some experience and/or skill in the following:

• Business analysis skills to communicate with businesses to understand objectives and needs, and defining and documenting business requirements
• Proven ability to recommend system and process changes to improve data integrity
• Communication and facilitation skills required to effectively collaborate with all levels of staff
• Knowledge of software/system development lifecycle
• Production of effective technical documentation
• MS SQL Server Management Studio; Visual Studio
• ASP; HTML/CSS; MS Access; Python; Web Services        
• Programming interface jobs; APIs; PowerShell

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:

• An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
• County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
• May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
• Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

About Sonoma Water
 
Sonoma Water is a special district formed by the California State Legislature in 1949 and is responsible for providing a safe and reliable water supply to its customers in Sonoma and Marin counties. Sonoma Water also maintains 75 miles of flood control channels and provides sanitation services. Employing approximately 230 employees, Sonoma Water consists of six divisions including Engineering and Resource Planning, Environmental Resources, Community and Government Affairs, Water and Wastewater Operations, Maintenance, and Administrative Services. Sonoma Water supports the concept of environmental sustainability, focusing on renewable power sources, and strives to be a leader in its water conservation and fishery restoration programs.

Please note:  Employees of Sonoma Water are employees of a special district and are not subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance of the County of Sonoma. 

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU).

This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of the list.  The official title for this position is Human Services Systems and Programming Analyst.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.  

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this would include:

Education:  Completion of completion of 24 semester college units or 36 quarter units in computer science or information systems.

Experience:  Three years of experience performing both systems analysis/design and programming for business applications, which entailed analysis and design of several systems.

License:  Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:  techniques used for finding and correcting problems in programs and systems; principles and methods of business applications programming; principles and methods used in analysis and application development; principles of systems and procedures analysis and documentation; uses and limitations of applications; programming languages applicable to system in use in operating department; current developments in applications development and database administration; operating capabilities of common hardware configurations; project management methods and techniques; database design, development, administration and management concepts and techniques; data mining, storage, and warehousing methods; state-of-the-art Internet technologies, methods, standards, and issues (e.g., security, privacy, accessibility); Internet services concepts and best practices; Internet services architecture.

Ability to:  Define complex problem areas, collect and evaluate data, validate conclusions and make recommendations; develop complex systems for efficient operations; modify and write complex programs for efficient business applications; plan, coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement recommendations; write instructions and procedures and prepare systems and programming documentation; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with users and others contacted in the course of work; prepare clear and concise written reports; identify and take corrective actions to solve problems in programs and production systems; concentrate on many complex elements of a problem; investigate, evaluate, and select tools and methods for improving productivity and software quality; plan and manage the migration of databases to new technologies, such as the migration to client-server or Web-enabled databases; plan and oversee the installation or reinstallation process and coordinate with specialists in other functional areas to resolve connectivity, compatibility, reliability, security, and related issues.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Responses to supplemental questions will be used in assessing minimum qualifications. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An  Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (Weight 100%).  Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted on-line at   www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information.

HR Analyst: AK
HR Technician: KC 

Agency

County of Sonoma (CA)

Address

575 Administration Drive, Suite 116B

Santa Rosa, California, 95403

Phone

(707) 565-2331

Website

http://www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org

Information

• Location: Santa Rosa, United States

Industry experience

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 1 to 5 years

Taxonomy

• Software & Modelling
• Software & Services
• Water Software
• IT - Product Management