Applications Developer/Programmer

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) invites applications for the position of Applications Developer/Programmer. An  Applications Developer/Programmer  analyzes, designs, writes, codes, debugs, tests, modifies, maintains, and documents complex computer applications and programs or segments of highly complex programs. Programming responsibilities span a range of servers and client computing devices.

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Monthly Salary : $9,387.35 - $11,629.28/mo; $112,648.20 - $139,551.36/yr

*Salary Information is based on a full-time, 12-month position

Health Benefits : District-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with $1,500 contributed by LACCD annually.

Paid Time Off : 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave per year, at least 19 paid holidays per year, and accrued vacation time from 10-24 days per year depending on the position. Other paid time off options are also available.

Retirement : Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) pension. Employees are also covered by Social Security.

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TYPICAL DUTIES

Consults with college and central offices administrators regarding existing systems, their adaptability to information technology, and desired results.

Advises users of revisions to existing methods, forms, records, and reports in order to adapt them to information technology.

Formulates and defines computer systems requirements and recommends techniques for processing data.

Develops, writes, codes, and makes modifications to complex programs.

Writes and maintains batch scripts for computer applications, servers, and personal computers.

Creates job control language for batch operations.

Develops test data for complex programs, reviews results of testing for accuracy and completeness, and corrects errors in program logic.

Performs routine regression testing on developed applications.

Ensures technical work meets the business needs through standardized quality assurance procedures.

Conducts feasibility studies by compiling, summarizing, and analyzing work processes and procedures to determine adaptability to information technology.

Designs forms, screens, and reports.

Prepares process design diagrams, detailed flowcharts, and related documentation describing operations to be performed by computer applications.

Provides technical assistance and participates in the training of assigned programming staff.

Assists in the documentation of business needs and requirements.

Designs solutions based on documented business requirements.

Assists in systems analysis and programming on the most complex projects.

Analyzes operations problems and takes corrective action.

Assists in defining complex technical requirements for ongoing systems maintenance and future functionality to meet District requirements and improve system efficiency.

Communicates with users as necessary to respond to requests for assistance or to explain proper use of complex programs.

Ensures data security under the guidelines of District policies and regulations.

Adopts new programming language(s) or technology(ies) to current environment.

May design, develop, and maintain web sites and interfaces.

May assist in the evaluation of new equipment and methods.

Performs related duties as assigned.

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VACANCIES

A vacancy currently exists at the Educational Services Center (District Office), 770 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017. The hiring list established by this examination will also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the life of the list.

Our Colleges include: Los Angeles City College; East Los Angeles College; Los Angeles Harbor College; Los Angeles Mission College; Los Angeles Pierce College; Los Angeles Southwest College; Los Angeles Trade-Technical College; Los Angeles Valley College; West Los Angeles College.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university preferably with a major in management information systems, computer information systems, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field AND two years of recent, full-time, paid experience in business applications analysis, design, and programming for medium or large scale, multi-programmed computers. Experience with third and fourth generation programming languages such as Java, .Net, C++, C#, PHP, and Python is preferred. Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is desirable.

For a complete job description including the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities associated with the position please visit our website.

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HOW TO APPLY

Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system– Please see our job board for the filing deadline.

For a listing of other job opportunities with the Los Angeles Community College District refer to our Web Page at

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SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of one or more exam parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are placed on an eligibility (hiring) list based on their overall exam score. In accordance with legal requirements, hiring departments may make job offers to candidates in the top three ranks of the eligibility list.

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ACCOMMODATION

Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.

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CONTACT US

Personnel Commission:

Phone:

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation offering educational opportunities to students in more than 40 cities covering an area of 882 square miles serving approximately 9.8 million residents. The LACCD is composed of nine comprehensive colleges and a District Office, which together employ approximately 2,200 classified (non-teaching) employees in 315 job classifications.