Programmer Analyst Trainee / Programmer Analyst

PROGRAMMER ANALYST TRAINEE / PROGRAMMER ANALYST

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on May 11, 2023.

Annual Salary Range:

Programmer Analyst Trainee: $70,061 - $93,882

Programmer Analyst: $77,066 - $103,269

This position is part of a flexible classification. Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.17% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Pay Increases occur in July
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Information Technology / Business Solutions

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

Schedule:

Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC#901823

DESCRIPTION

This position will perform a variety of technical work in the programming, testing, installation and maintenance of computer systems; and to operate computer equipment as required.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the customer with implementation of new and existing computer systems; assist with or provide customer training.
• May work directly with customers to identify needs; design and write computer programs based on system and customer needs as assigned.
• Develop solutions to problems in order to meet customer needs; communicate with customers, in-house staff and vendors regarding system and customer needs.
• Prepare documentation for new programs and changes to existing systems.
• Write, modify, test and debug new and existing computer programs; analyze problems and make modifications to systems and individual programs to meet customer needs or systems design changes; maintain assigned systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Programmer Analyst Trainee

Requires six (6) months of programming experience or a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Computer Programming.

Programmer Analyst

Requires one (1) year of computer programming and/or systems analysis experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Both levels

Requires the equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, technology, business, or a degree related to the core functions of this position. A combination of certifications relating to computer programming, development applications, and / or report writing tools may be substituted for the associate degree. Substitution will be determined based upon the certification(s) relatedness to current City of Tempe programming needs.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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This position is FLSA Exempt – not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.