INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

Job Description and Duties This limited-term position may be extended up to a maximum of 24 months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. Under the direction of the Information Technology Supervisor II and the Project Leader, the Information Technology Specialist I (ITS I) is responsible for providing a high level of technical expertise in systems analysis and design. This is a full stack developer position, utilizing object-oriented tools and methodologies including: Microsoft ASP.NET, C#, Structure Query Language (SQL), Model-View-Controller (MVC) framework, and similar methodologies/technologies. The ITS I is responsible for writing code, developing unit test, debugging, integration testing, documentation, and migration of databases for the Software Development Group. The ITS I also works closely with users to define business problems to be solved and to develop proposals to meet customer needs. The ITS I develops hardware, software, and training requirements necessary to implement the approved solution within departmental standards. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. • Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified before appointment. To satisfy the minimum qualification requirement with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for initial review. Original diplomas or official, sealed transcripts will be required before the start date. Applicants with foreign transcript(s)/degree(s) must provide a third-party transcript/degree credential evaluation that indicates the number of units, course by course, to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://naces.org/ and https://aice-eval.org/. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. The question must be restated on the SOQ. Please state at the top of the SOQ: "I understand this position is 100% in office." • Describe your experience and approach to analyzing a business requirement and translating it into a technical solution. How did you ensure the solution was properly developed, tested, debugged, documented, and ready for implementation? Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Experience developing and maintaining full-stack applications using Microsoft ASP.NET, C#, SQL, and MVC frameworks. Knowledge of object-oriented programming, software development methodologies, and application architecture. Experience with SQL database design, development, migration, and troubleshooting. Experience performing unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and application troubleshooting. Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions and functional specifications. Experience developing technical documentation, user documentation, and training materials. Experience working directly with customers and stakeholders to identify business needs and develop effective technology solutions. Knowledge of software development life-cycle processes, version control, and deployment practices. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a software development/project team. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.