An Equal Opportunity Employer
Nature of Work
This is highly technical and specialized work in computer programming.
Work involves the production and modification of complex computer programs to accomplish the objectives defined by a systems analyst, project analyst or senior programmer. An employee of this class works independently with limited supervision from a senior classification.
Essential Functions
Develops, tests, designs, and implements computer programs to meet specifications using conventional programming languages and in accordance with departmental standards and best programming practices.
Conceives, designs, and tests logical structures for solving problems by computer.
Updates, repairs, modifies, and expands existing programs.
Analyzes system problems to determine causes of failure in computer programs, makes the appropriate changes and rechecks the program until it produces the correct results.
Tests and implements third party software.
Conducts acceptance, unit, and system testing of third party and internally developed systems.
Develops, designs, tests, and implements one way and bi-directional interfaces between internal and third party systems.
Interfaces programs to share and consume data between systems.
Recommends time schedules for completion of programs.
Minimum Requirements
Performs other related work as required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited college or university, and two (2) years experience in coding, testing, and debugging application software utilizing one or more of the following computer programming languages: Visual Basic, VB Script, C++, XML, HTML, C#, PLSQL, or Visual Studio.NET, and in the following databases: Oracle or SQL.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of the required experience.
NOTE:
Other applications or programming languages may be required based upon developments in the IT arena, City of Miami's and the department's needs.
Documentation Requirements
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
- Proof education in the form of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited college or university . Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
- To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma, or equivalent, OR any higher accredited degree such as an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's degree or higher.
- Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:
- An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
- A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
- A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
- A recognized Professional Organization
For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.
Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE
Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION
FORM VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE
Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.
OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE
An Equal Opportunity Employer