Lead Programmer Analyst

Job Announcement # 800100

Closing Date:  September 16, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. (CST)

Salary: $49,816 - $57,283/year. DOQ

SUMMARY:  Performs specialized technicial and analytical  work related to the development and maintenance of computer and web application programs and systems.  Performs on-site analysis with end users to determine requirements, analyze work processes, and data flows, generates programming specifications.  Writes, tests and implements programs using the appropriate choice of programming language to optimize application performance.  May be assigned as a team member on large projects.  Serves as a source of programming and system design technical advice. Develops and implements applications shared by multiple users using appropriate file and/or record locking, journalizing, and database organization techniques.

NORMAL HOURS/DAYS OF WORK:  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited school or university plus three years of responsible programming and/or analyst experience.  Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.  Qualified candidates will have knowledge of multiple programming languages, various database technologies and retrieval methods.  Municipal experience is preferred.

LICENSE: Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record.

EXAMINATION/SELECTION CRITERIA: Evaluation of Education, Training and Experience. Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of a pre-employment controlled substance screening, criminal conviction history report, driving record check and license verification.

BENEFITS: Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) w/ 7% employee contribution and City matching 2:1, retirement eligibility at age 60 + 5 year vesting or 20 year service, any age; City paid employee HMO medical & dental plans; $50,000 City paid employee life/accidental death and dismemberment insurance (AD&D); City paid long-term disability plan; 10 paid annual holidays, 10 paid vacation days; 12 paid sick leave days w/ an annual sick leave conversion program offered, qualified employee longevity pay, and employee assistance program (EAP).  In addition, employee may purchase and/or participate in such plans as: vision care, cancer indemnity, short-term disability, pre-paid legal, deferred compensation, 125 cafeteria plan, and the purchase of saving bonds and credit union participation.

Applications and supporting information will be accepted until September 12, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. (CST).  For further information regarding the City, the community, and other key items and to obtain an application for employment, please visit our home page at www.sugarlandtx.gov   Applications may be submitted electronically, or you may either mail or fax your application to: City of Sugar Land, Attn: Human Resources Department, P O Box 110, Sugar Land, TX 77487-0110.  Email inquiries to: jobs@sugarlandtx.gov   Fax: 281-275-2712. 

 

Salary will depend upon qualifications.  The City of Sugar Land compensates employees according to a salary structure that enables movement through a market based salary range.  An evaluation of education, training, and experience will be conducted.  Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of a pre-employment controlled substance screening, criminal conviction history report, driving record check and license verification.