Programmer

OVERVIEW

Information Services (IS) is the central information technology hub for Kitsap County. The group provides technology infrastructure, development, support and network solutions to all County departments and some other local government entities.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree in Computer Programming, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar field AND
• Three years of software development/programming experience
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the work;

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Programming, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar field
• Programming experience or college-level training in current web development and SharePoint development
• O365 certification

• The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which will include fingerprinting.
  • Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negative-actions

• The duties in this position are performed in an office setting utilizing standard office equipment

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Develop, configure, test, debug and implement in-house programs, commercial off-the-shelf systems, interfaces and changes to existing software application programs
• Responsible for system and unit documentation to include all aspects of input/output controls and contribute to the creation of training, user manuals or guides
• Analyze existing applications to create specifications for system enhancements/modifications under close supervision of senior staff
• Administrative tasks involving but not limited to: providing project team task updates; customer, supervisor and team member communication; training; and collaboration on new programming methodologies
• Monitor and support applications / systems and triage issues as needed
• Provide end user and staff training of small applications and development patterns and practices

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1308 and the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions. Employees joining the union will be required to pay union dues through payroll deduction. Membership in the union is optional.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.