Application Developer - G124 - GIS

About the position

This position designs, develops, and maintains intranet, website, and web-based applications and ensures software solutions are implemented in an efficient manner and the satisfaction of users by providing exceptional application technical support, researching issues, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the company's application portfolio, development tools, and development procedures.
• Maintains existing applications to include creating reports, system modifications, and troubleshooting system problems.
• Consult with users to evaluate new or modified applications to determine feasibility, cost, time required, compatibility with current systems and processes, and system capabilities.
• Assists other developers and programmers with application design and troubleshooting.
• Review manuals, periodicals, technical reports, and other resources to learn ways to develop applications that meet user needs to streamline government processes.
• Trains users to use new applications; provides technical assistance for application questions or problems.
• Produces technical documentation that accurately and thoroughly depicts the software design and code base to sufficiently assist QA testing and production support activities.
• Researches resources and methods for the purpose of maintaining current working knowledge of new and emerging technologies as well as district/state/federal rules, regulations, and policies.
• Performs adequate unit testing of own and other developers' application development work.
• Provides updates to appropriate leadership on work in progress, work completed, work planned, and issues potentially impacting the on-time completion or quality level of work.
• May be required to participate in after-hours on-call rotation.
• Serves as a member of cross-unit project teams for the purpose of implementing city and departmental initiatives.
• Works with the GIS Coordinator for the vision of the GIS Division in accordance with the Departmental Vision, Goals, and Objectives.
• Assists with the GIS databases, network, and applications.
• Has knowledge of the hardware and software used in GIS applications.
• Skilled in the analysis of GIS data and in the creation of GIS-related reports.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field is required.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Knowledge of GIS technology and its applications.
• Knowledge of computer trends and new technology.
• Knowledge of database platform SQL Server or Oracle or Microsoft SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Personal Computer file systems and typing skills.
• Knowledge across several browsers including Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox.
• Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Skill using Microsoft Office.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Nice-to-haves

• GISP Preferred

Benefits

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table with intermittent standing or walking.
• The employee may occasionally lift light or heavy objects, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, or distinguish between shades of color.