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SENIOR SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER Information Technology Department
100% time, 12-month term
Current hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. DEADLINE TO APPLY:
4:00 P.M., MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008 SALARY:
Range A-126, Steps 1 - 6, $5,850 - $7,466; Initial salary placement, Step 1. HEALTH & WELFARE BENEFITS:
College contributes $9,261 (subject to change) toward annual premium for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible employees. OVERVIEW:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of specialized duties involved in the planning, design, installation, configuration, operation, monitoring, maintenance and repair of computer hardware and software applications in College large systems servers, storage area network (SAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) environments; assist with various feasibility studies and program design and modification projects. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Perform a variety of specialized duties involved in the planning, installation, configuration, modification and maintenance of computer hardware and software applications in College large systems/database servers and LAN environment; schedule and perform system and software updates and upgrades; configure hardware and software to assure proper computer operations
Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve LAN and large system servers/database server, hardware and software application malfunctions; asses system performance and identify and resolve problems; monitor systems to assure smooth computer operations; modify system configuration s appropriate; investigate and resolve user technology problems
Collaborate with other technology personnel in various feasibility studies and program design and modification projects to meet College needs, resolve data and operational problems, and provide for system enhancements; research and implement solutions
Install new operating systems and software; test software and hardware and observe elements of the system for evidence of incorrect performance; make programming adjustments to existing operating systems as needed; maintain and repair operating system configuration
Respond to user and management requests for system upgrades, maintenance and repairs; analyze requests for system and program additions, solutions and revisions; confer with users to determine system and program requirements, feasibility, operations problems and desired output
Participate in planning, evaluating and recommending future configuration for operating systems and large systems/database servers and network hardware; research evaluate and purchase computer software as appropriate; provide recommendations concerning major hardware and software purchases
Perform a variety of network administration activities such as establishing and maintaining user accounts and security applications as assigned; configure, monitor and maintain network connection with the Internet, monitor, maintain and assure security of network servers
Participate in designing, coding, testing and implementing new computer programs for assigned large systems/database servers and LAN environments as directed; develop and maintain related documentation
Provide training to College personnel concerning system operations, applications, malfunctions, troubleshooting and related practices, techniques and procedures; document system procedures for personnel and end users
Communicate with personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns
Operate a variety of computers, servers, peripherals and specialized software
Maintain various records related to assigned activities
Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in computer system hardware and software
Perform related duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Practices, procedures and techniques involved in the installation, configuration, operation, monitoring, maintenance and repair of computer hardware and software applications in large system servers/database servers and network environments
Principles, methods and procedures of operating computers and peripheral equipment
Principles, practices and methods of database structures, computer programming and system design.
Manual instructions, sufficient to enable quick and accurate diagnosis of difficulties
Principles, practices, procedures and equipment involved in network administration
Applicable programming languages
System utilities and design and program applications
Database structures, applications and capabilities of assigned computer systems
Computer hardware systems and software applications utilized by the College
Installation and operation of various computer operating systems software. IBM AIX experience preferred
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Record-keeping techniques Skills and Abilities:
Perform a variety of specialized duties involved in the planning, installation, configuration, modification and maintenance of computer hardware and software applications in College large system server/database server environment
Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve large system server/database server and LAN environments
Participate in various feasibility studies and program design and modification projects to meet College needs, resolve data and operational problems, and provide for system enhancements
Review, analyze and modify existing systems and programs as necessary
Install, upgrade and configure various software applications and operating systems
Participate in designing, coding, testing and implementing new computer programs as directed
Maintain servers and perform a variety of network administration activities
Operate computers and peripheral equipment properly and efficiently
Meet schedules and time lines
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Maintain various records related to work performed
Work independently with little direction
Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and three years experience involving the installation, maintenance and repair of computer hardware and software applications in a large system server/database server and network systems including work with program design and modification. Recommended candidate for this position will be required to obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning employment APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
A Mt. San Antonio College on-line application must be completed and submitted online at http://hrjobs.mtsac.edu no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008. A cover letter, résumé, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts (official or unofficial) are also required and must be submitted online. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the filing deadline. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials must be submitted on-line, will become College property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit our employment website at http://hrjobs.mtsac.edu to complete and submit your application for this position. Mt. San Antonio College has a new user-friendly employment site at http://hrjobs.mtsac.edu and is now accepting only on-line applications. Assistance with the on-line application process is available through the Office of Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399 or call us at (909) 594-5611, ext. 4225. All required information must be submitted on-line before the closing date and time as indicated per the job posting. PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE NOTE:
A confirmation number will be assigned if your application packet has been successfully submitted. EOE Copyright ©2008 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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