Overview

Multnomah County is seeking a Public Safety Application testing professional. This person functions as an Intermediate-level software testing and quality control specialist. The position is responsible for ensuring that the software developed by the public safety development team is correct, stable, responsive, and of the highest quality possible within established constraints. The person in this position will be capable of working on the most complex software projects and applying her/his experience testing business applications of an enterprise scale. The successful candidate must demonstrate intermediate knowledge and experience with QA testing concepts, processes and methodologies within the software development lifecycle. The position utilizes both automated testing tools and manual methods to effectively and thoroughly test software.

To Qualify

Experience: One to five years industry-related experience. AND

Training: Bachelor of Science degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. AND

Other: Ability to pass a criminal history check. AND

Ability to complete tasks and projects using the software development lifecycle processes:

• A working knowledge and working skill in requirements analysis and specifications.
• A working knowledge and working skill in testing methods: functional, system, integration, regression, stress, and load testing.
  
  

Ability To Apply The Basic Concepts Of Information Technology

• A working knowledge and working skill in the application environments and process promotion, quality assurance and control.
  
  

Ability to develop moderately complex applications using principles, theories, and concepts:

• A working knowledge and working skill in application and database testing practices.
  
  

Technical Knowledge And Skills Matrix

Technical Item Knowledge Skill

Project Skills

AGILE development methodology Working Working

Test-first methodology and continuous integration Working Working

Software Configuration Management (VSS, Subversion) Working Working

Job Scheduling

Scripting Languages (Vbscript) Basic Skill

File Transfer Protocol (FTP, SFTP) Basic n/a

Application Development - Web or Client Environment

Microsoft Visual Studio for .NET Basic Skill

• NET Components (ADO.NET, Security) Basic n/a
  
  

Programming Languages (C#.NET, VB.NET) Basic Skill

Microsoft .NET Framework Basic n/a

Web Languages (Javascript/VBscript, HTML, ASP, ASP.NET) Basic n/a

Microsoft patterns and practices. Basic n/a

Data Transport (XML) Basic n/a

Web Servers (IIS, Apache) Basic n/a

Automated System Testing (Quicktest, WinRunner, TestDirector) Working Working

Automated Unit Testing (NUNIT) Basic n/a

Application Development - Database Environment

Data architectures and design (normalized, dimensional, UML modeling) Basic n/a

Database Tools (Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Manager, Query Analyzer, Profiler; Oracle TOAD) Working Working

ANSI SQL Languages (T-SQL, PL-SQL) Working Working

Automated System Testing Working Working

Application Development – Reporting Environment

Report management tools (Crystal Enterprise, Microsoft Report Manager) Basic n/a

Report development tools (Microsoft Visual Studio Report Designer, Crystal Designer) Basic Skill

• Items in parentheses () signify the type of tool; one of the items listed or an equivalent at the knowledge and skill level is sufficient.
  
  

Screening and Evaluation

• A standard Multnomah County Employment Application. Any additional pages of job history information, which are attached to the application form, will only be reviewed if submitted in the same format as the Employment Application.
• Responses to Supplemental Application questions, if submitting in paper - submit in the following format: On a separate sheet(s) of paper, type or print your name and the title of the recruitment. Respond to each of the following items individually and completely; number your responses to correspond with the items; explain or describe any experience (paid or unpaid) and training related to each item; attach the separate sheets to your application.
• A current resume.
  
  

Benefits Help You Manage Now -- And Plan Ahead

We offer a comprehensive array of benefits in support of your physical, emotional and financial well-being. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs. Benefits vary depending on position and full-time or part-time status.Health insurance (medical, vision, Rx and dental):

• We cover most of the cost of health care premiums for our full-time employees; part-time employees have a larger share of the cost
• Select from several plan options offering flexibility when choosing a doctor, dentist or hospital
• Most plans include alternative care, complementary care, vision and hearing
  
  

Retiree coverage:

Continued health insurance for eligible employees upon retirement

Paid Leave

• Vacation: Typically new employees receive 12 vacation days a year; amount varies based on position and increases with years of service
• Holidays: A generous number of holidays per year; varies by position
• Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year (for full-time) with no maximum accrual
• Paid parental leave: Eligible employees receive six weeks of paid parental leave
• Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave
  
  

Retirement pension:

• Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting
• We pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages)
• See the PERS website for more information: www.pers.state.or.us
  
  

Deferred compensation:

• Employees may participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan, similar to a 401(k), through convenient payroll deductions
• Both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) plan options are available
  
  

Life insurance:

• We provide life insurance at no cost to employees
• Employee may purchase additional insurance at discounted group rates
  
  

Disability and long-term care insurance:

• Employees are automatically enrolled in a county-paid long-term disability program
• We offer short-term disability coverage
• Employees in many positions can purchase long-term care insurance at discounted group rates
  
  

Flexible spending accounts:

• Option to set aside pre-tax money to cover eligible health and dependent child care expenses.
  
  

Flexible work schedules:

Depending on assignment, we offer a variety of flexible work schedules to meet employee needs.

Bus Pass Program

All regular employees have access to free public transportation throughout the Portland metropolitan area, including TriMet, MAX, Portland Streetcar and C-TRAN local routes.

Wellness Program

We offer a comprehensive wellness program to support, connect, and encourage employees who are actively developing the personal habits necessary to thrive. Some highlights:

• Health club discounts and on-site fitness centers
• Option to receive individualized health coaching and assessment tools through health providers
• Encouragement and resources to help you make healthy lifestyle choices
• Employee-led wellness campaigns and challenges to continuously improve our culture of healthy behaviors
  
  

Disclaimer:

This is a general description of the benefits offered through employment with Multnomah County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. In the event of any incorrect information, applicable laws, rules, collective bargaining agreements or official plan documents will prevail.

For More Information

Multnomah County Benefits Office

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What are the key elements required when submitting a defect to Engineering for resolution (regardless of defect tracking method)? What steps would you perform prior to submitting a defect?

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How would you develop a set of test cases for an application where little or no specifications exist?

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