8273 - Programmer Analyst Iii-Iv - Gis Analyst (Information Technology)

Salary: $32.50 - $41.44 Hourly
Location : Medford, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 8273
Department:Information Technology
Opening Date: 09/08/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Jackson County Employment Opportunity!
The Jackson County Oregon Applications team is seeking a GIS Analyst. We use ESRI products and the position has many options for focus and growth. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in areas like: data management, customer service, GIS application development, process automation, and analysis. The Applications Team is small yet effective group of individuals that have strong values in self-motivation, communication, team work, efficiency, and integrity. We support many County Departments, delivering GIS solutions with the goal of improving and helping our community through the services we provide.
The GIS Analyst position is classified and posted within the County's Programmer Analyst (PA) series. While the PA description is generic, the position fills a typical GIS Analyst scope of practice, with normal expectations and opportunities for a GIS professional.

• Programmer Analyst III salary $32.50 - $41.44
• Programmer Analyst IV salary $36.13 - $46.11

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!
Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences

• Submit transcripts, if using college education to meet educational minimum requirements.
• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Click on the following link to review
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review
• The is a non-represented position. (Management/Confidential)

Job Duties and Requirements
I. Position Summary
Analyzes business needs and applies software to meet those needs by producing information products and/or automating business processes. Junior level positions primarily configure and use software to analyze, manipulate, and present data. Intermediate and senior level positions generally perform more advanced business analysis and may also develop or customize software.
Levels I-VI are differentiated by the breadth and depth of knowledge required, scope of responsibility, and consequence of error.

• Programmer/Analyst I is an entry-level position acting within strictly limited scope of responsibility and/or provides support to more senior staff.
• Programmer/Analyst II, III, IV and V positions require increasing levels of knowledge and experience, exercise increasing levels of independent judgment, and are responsible for software applications of increasing importance and complexity. Actions may impact mission-critical and/or County-wide systems.
• Programmer/Analyst VI is the most senior position in this series and may serve as a team lead. It requires deep expertise in multiple technologies and is responsible for highly complex software applications of profound importance.

II. Supervision Exercised
May act as a lead.
III. Examples of Essential Position Duties

• Works with end-users to analyze business needs and document requirements. Translates business requirements into detailed technical specifications, if applicable. Senior positions may also plan and manage software-related projects.
• Researches, recommends, and implements software solutions. Writes, tests, debugs, documents, deploys and maintains code, if applicable for level and area of responsibility.
• Diagnoses and resolves software problems and document solutions. Provides technical support and training to end-users.
• Acts as a technical resource for other IT staff. Senior positions may train or mentor other staff.
• Procures application software, data, and related services.
• Coordinates delivery of products and services by vendors and contractors. Senior positions may negotiate and oversee service contracts.
• Implements software upgrades and patches as needed to ensure adequate functionality, performance, security and reliability. Senior positions may negotiate service level agreements with internal or external customers.
• Maintains information security by adhering to policies and best practices for application design, development, and configuration. Administers and maintains end user permissions and application access rights, if applicable to area of responsibility.
• Creates, documents and follows procedures relevant to area of responsibility. Senior positions may make strategic and/or policy recommendations to senior management.
• Maintains a current, accurate inventory of software and data assets within area of responsibility. Senior positions may be responsible for ensuring compliance with software license agreements.
• Cooperates and collaborates with co-workers. Senior positions may act as team lead or supervise junior staff.
• Adheres to County and departmental policies and procedures as well as safe work practices, policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other staff, public officials, the general public and representatives of other agencies.
• Attends and participates in required trainings.
• Has regular and reliable attendance.
• Working evening and irregular hours may be required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computer technology, standards, operating systems and software relevant to area of responsibility.
• Skill in the use of programming languages, tools and techniques to create or customize software applications, if applicable.
• Understanding of network and data security concepts and techniques.
• Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and learn new skills.
• Familiarity with County offices and staff, department functions, and business processes.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical and non-technical information to other employees, orally, graphically, and in writing.
• Ability to perform complex analysis and determine appropriate solutions.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, vendors, public officials, the general public, and/or representatives of other agencies.
• Works independently and is able to prioritize, organize, and manage own work assignments. Senior positions must be able to make critical judgments without guidance and may be required to manage assignments for others.

V. Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)
Education and Experience

• Level I requires an Associate's Degree in Computer Science and one year of job related experience;
• Level II requires an Associate's Degree in Computer Science and three years of job related experience;
• Level III requires an Associate's Degree in Computer Science and four years of job related experience;
• Level IV requires a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and three years of job related experience;
• Level V requires a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and four years of job related experience;
• Level VI requires a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and five years of job related experience;

OR, For each level, any combination of education and experience, as required for that level, which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
Licenses, Certificates and Other
Valid Oregon State Driver's License with acceptable driving record. Technical certifications applicable to area of responsibility may be required for some positions.
Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands and/or working conditions)Typically requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Requires exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force daily to move objects. Some positions require driving and travel.
Working Environments
Work is performed in an office environment and may include exposure to disruptive people.
VI. Additional Information
This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management's decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification.
Equal Opportunity Employer
JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments. Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the county must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at or call 541-774-6036.
Jackson County Benefit Summary - Management/Confidential Employee
Jackson County provides an excellent, generous and comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their dependents, as applicable.
This overview provides highlights of the comprehensive benefits package Jackson County management/confidential employees receive. If any statement conflicts with the applicable plan documents, Codified Ordinance, and/or Jackson County policies, the applicable documents will govern.
Insurance
Health Insurance - As of July 1, 2023 Regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents receive medical insurance, including prescription and chiropractic, dental, and vision coverage at a cost to the employee of $22.82 per paycheck ($49.45 per month) toward the monthly composite premium. Regular full-time employees may not waive coverage. Regular part-time employees may enroll in the full plan, with a prorated composite premium depending on their full-time equivalent (FTE), or may elect to waive benefits. Coverage begins on the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Hinge - Provided through Regence, Hinge is an online virtual Physical Therapy benefit for all employees and their dependents enrolled in the health insurance plan. This online virtual service will work around your schedule in the comfort of your own home, and there is no cost to the employee.
Wellness Center by CareATC - In addition to health insurance, certain primary care medical services, lab services, and prescription medications are offered at no out-of-pocket cost for the employee who is enrolled in the County's health insurance plan, and their eligible dependents at the wellness center.
Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Fully funded for regular full-time employees (prorated for regular part-time employees), the benefit is equal to two times the employee's annual salary rounded to the next higher $1,000, to a maximum of $500,000. Insurance in excess of $50,000 is a taxable benefit.
Long-term Disability - Fully funded for regular full-time employees (prorated for regular part-time employees), employees are eligible the first of the month following date of hire. The benefits are payable after a waiting period of 60 days at a rate of 66 2/3 percent of base salary, up to a maximum monthly benefit of $12,000.
Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Regular employees may choose to participate in additional AD&D coverage through payroll deduction, and have the choice of plan and coverage amounts.
Voluntary Life Insurance - Regular employees may choose to participate in additional Life Insurance coverage through payroll deduction, and have the choice of coverage amounts.
Leaves
Vacation - Regular full-time employees earn vacation leave at a rate of 17 to 33 days annually depending upon years of County service and position band. Regular part-time employees accrue vacation leave on a prorated basis. Employees can carry forward up to three times the annual vacation accrual (prorated for part-time employees). Vacation leave cannot be used during the first six full months of regular employment. Twice per fiscal year, employees may request to be paid for vacation accruals, provided specific requirements are met.
Years of ServiceAnnual Vacation Accrual
Pay Band 1 - 5 Pay Band 6 - 11 Pay Band 12 - 20
0 to 5 yrs 17 days (5.24 hrs/pp) 19 Days (5.85hrs/pp) 21 Days (6.47hrs/pp)
Over 5 - 10 yrs 20 days (6.16hrs/pp) 22 days (6.77hrs/pp) 24 days (7.39hrs/pp)
Over 10 - 15yrs 23 days (7.08hrs/pp) 25 days (7.70hrs/pp) 27 days (8.31hrs/pp)
Over 15 - 20yrs 26 days (8.00hrs/pp) 28 days (8.62hrs/pp) 30 days (9.24hrs/pp)
Over 20yrs 29 days (8.93hrs/pp) 31 days (9.54hrs/pp) 33 days (10.16hrs/pp)
Sick Leave - Regular full-time employees earn sick leave at the rate of 3.70 hours per pay period (12 days annually), which starts to accrue during the first pay period and may accrue without limit. Regular part-time employees ac...