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Senior Applications Software Programmer/Analyst-District

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Local 1021 NOTE: "When there are three (3) or more qualified internal applicants for an existing vacancy and all exception requirements for 'in house or promotional only' recruitment provided in Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations are met, one (1) of the three (3) internal applicants shall be chosen for the position."






APPLICATION PROCEDURES





1. Required documents may include:





· Current resume of experience, formal education/training and qualifications.


· Copies of supporting credentials, if applicable.


· Copies of transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions.


Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.






(Copies of diplomas will not substitute fortranscripts.) (Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.)





Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.





2. Applications for this position will only be accepted through the online process.


3. Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.


4. Skype or phone interviews are not permitted.





Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.





CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:





REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES


Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.





Fingerprinting Requirement:





As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024. The District Office of Human Resources processes fingerprints electronically. During the employment intake process, new employees will be given information to have their fingerprints taken at another location.





Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are:





1) A citizen or national of the United States;


2) An alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; or


3) An alien authorized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.





All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is a United States citizen, national, or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States.





District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.





Classified Union: This position is represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement: Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021





MAY BE REQUIRED


Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.





MISSION STATEMENT


The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships.





The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.





The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.





In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.





The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.

Posting Details

College Information

Peralta/College Information
District Office


The Peralta Community College District is a two-year college system, dedicated to providing comprehensive educational and community services to the communities it serves, including the cities of Albany, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and Piedmont California. The District enrolls over 25,000 students in a broad range of transfer and occupational curricula. The colleges in the District include College of Alameda, Laney College, Merritt College and Berkeley City College, which operate under the governance of a seven- member Board of Trustees and are administered by a Chancellor/Superintendent.
Position Information

Job Title Senior Applications Software Programmer/Analyst-District
Time Base 40 Hours/Week 12 Months/Year
Compensation Salary Range: $10,349.92 - $13,743.90/Month Hiring Range: $10,349.92 - $11,812.92. The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience.
Position Type Classified
Department Information Technology(DP) (115)
City Oakland
State CA
Job Description Summary
The Senior Applications Software Programmer/Analyst is responsible for the development and
maintenance of mission-critical, district-wide administrative software systems. Duties may involve
the supervision of programming staff and student workers.
Duties & Responsibilities

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.


 Proactively seeks to identify institutional needs for electronic delivery of services/data, and for
business process reengineering. Identifies and convenes user groups.
 Develops project plans, goals, and budgets; identifies resources needed and develops schedules
and methods for measuring results.
 Identifies the most appropriate technologies for projects. Creates functional specifications for
new or modified systems and obtains user buy-in.
 Works in coordination and collaboration with other information technology staff at the colleges
and district office, as needed.
 Organizes and manages all phases of the project to ensure on-time completion.
 Provides work scope, task decomposition and effort estimates so that projects can be prioritized
and scheduled.
 Effectively manages scope and customer expectations on individual assignments.
 Ability to work on all project phases: Project Preview, Fit/Gap Analysis, Setup and Testing.
 Designs and implements applications, separately or as part of a team. Respects coding and
documentation standards, and develops standards for new technologies. Trains team members on
standards.
 Creates and executes test plans.
 Writes code for complex processes and programs in PeopleCode, PeopleTools, SQR and other
programming languages
 Configures systems based on user requirements.
 Manages product delivery schedules and ensures deadline satisfaction
 Trains users in the use of new or existing applications. Encourages technological competence
and confidence throughout the institution.
 Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, account managers, and management.
 Consistently produces clear, concise status reports.
 Builds confidence and trust with clients.
 Displays effective analytical skills.
 Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Completion of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university in
computer information systems or a related field and five years of experience in the development
of mission-critical applications.
OR
A master’s degree (or equivalent) and three years of experience in the development of
mission-critical applications.
2. Examples of relevant experience:

Knowledge of:
o Principles and methods of systems analysis
o SQR, Java and at least one object-oriented language
o Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software and
equipment
o PeopleSoft (v 9.1 experience preferred)
o Upgrade and implementation

Skill in:
o Analyzing systems and problems and developing new or modified programs to meet
user needs
o Preparing clear and concise program documentation, user problems, reports of work
performed, and other written material
o Planning and preparing written communication
o Technical planning of information technology projects
o Working with groups to build consensus
o Effectively serving a divergent customer base

Ability to:
o Analyze, design, code, test and document programs
o Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written
o Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the
course of work
o Ability to synthesize project information and establish the appropriate scope of a
project
o Ability to communicate effectively with senior management
o Must be good in written and oral communication; proficient in creating and
maintaining very detail timeline
3. Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.
Desirable Qualifications
 Five (5) years of experience with application development, preferably in an educational
environment
 Experience with relational database systems (e.g., Oracle, DB/2, Sybase, etc.)
 Experience with web development tools and/or products, such as HTML, JavaScript, XML,
Windows, Java, etc.
 Experience with Peoplesoft
 Experience with Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE)
Environmental Demands

 Occasional work performed alone
 Constant work around and with people
Other Requirements

 Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs
 Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.
 Occasional pushing and pulling up to 40 lbs.
 Occasional twisting of body
 Occasional use of manual dexterity
 Occasional use of tactile acuity
 Occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color
 Frequent work at a rapid pace
Frequent reaching, high, low, and level
 Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech
 Frequent visual acuity for reading
 Constant sitting
 Constant use of clear oral communication
Tools & Equipment Used

 Computers and appropriate peripheral equipment
 Standard office machines and equipment
 Telephone
Application Deadline Date OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Open Date 12/14/2022
First Review Date
Special Instructions to Applicants

Benefits Information

Benefits Information

Benefits Information


FRINGE BENEFITS






The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution towards your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:





• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage*


• Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.


• Long-term disability coverage.


• Employee Assistance Program.





In addition to your own contribution, Peralta also contributes 25.36% of your salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act) went into effect.


Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalPERS. A summary of those changes is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/employer/program-services/summary-pension-act.pdf. For further up to date information on CalPERS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at www.calpers.com www.calpers.ca.gov/. The CalPERS member handbook is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/about/pubs/member/your-benefits-your-future-school-benefits.pdf., please visit the website at www.calpers.com. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.





Other voluntary benefits include:





• Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)


• Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)


• Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans


• Credit union membership


• Prepaid legal plan participation


• Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children





* Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution. Subject to change.
Mission Statement

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. List of References
  2. Other Document
  3. Resume
Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you find out about the position?
    • Asian Week
    • California Community College Chancellor's Office website
    • Career Builder
    • Chronicle of Higher Education website
    • Chronicle of Higher Education newspaper
    • Community College Jobs Website
    • Community College Times
    • Craigslist
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • El Mundo
    • Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
    • Indeed.com
    • Job Fair, Conference or Workshop
    • Local Newspaper (Oakland Tribune, SF Chronicle, ect)
    • Oakland Post
    • Peralta Jobs Website
    • Walk-In (PCCD Office of Human Resources)
    • Women in Higher Education
    • Word of Mouth
    • 24-Hour Job Line
    • Other
  2. If you chose "Other" as your answer for the above question, please provide details

    (Open Ended Question)