Applications Analyst I

Posting Details
General Statement of Job
General Statement of Job
The Applications Analyst I is responsible for maintaining and monitoring existing applications. Assists with evaluating, designing, and developing small-scale applications as projects are assigned.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists with design and development as well as ongoing maintenance of information systems solutions.
2. Analyzes, designs, develops, and implements small-scale in-house software systems and customizes third party software as needed in Java, JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, and Oracle 12c.
3. Performs routine application upgrades.
4. Responsible for testing upgrades and new applications.
5. Resolves technical issues by investigating and diagnosing system faults and errors.
6. Schedules regular tests to enhance the current system and application.
7. Collaborates to ensure a high level of communication with the College's community.
8. Responsible for providing a continuation of service delivery and continuous point of contact for service users and staff alike outside of normal office working hours.
9. Keeps abreast of trends and developments in technology.
10. Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Information
Posting Number
SP2399
Position Title
Applications Analyst I
Department
ISPSI-Applications Development
Temporary End Date (if applicable)
Location
Pecan
E-Class
Professional/Technical
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Min Salary
$48,422
Salary Range*
Required Education and Experience

1. Associate's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related field required.
2. At least one (1) year of related work experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
2. Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
3. Proficiency working with Oracle 12c or later, SQL, Java, JavaScript, JSP, ASP.NET 4.0+, Dynamic HTML, and Web Services.
4. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
5. Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
6. Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
7. Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation.
8. Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
9. Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical and professional manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
10. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
11. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
12. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
13. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

1. Security Sensitive position: All applicants are subject to a national criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
2. In addition, subject to a federal background check.
3. Must have or qualify for a valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance.
4. Oracle, Java EE and Web Services, MCSD: App Builder, MCSA: Web Applications, CodeUp Full Stack Web Development Program or program with similar curriculum, preferred.

Physical Requirements

1. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
2. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine..
3. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
4. Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
5. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
6. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
7. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
8. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
9. Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
10. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
11. Standing particularly for sustained periods of time.
12. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
13. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.
14. Mobility to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Working Environment
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date
02/05/2024
Close Date
01/05/2024
Open Until Filled (overrides Close Date)
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is an online only application
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