Information Systems Designer/Developer II

Butte-Glenn Community College District
INFORMATION SYSTEMS DESIGNER/DEVELOPER II
Final Filing Date: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, 12 Months per Year
Regular Classified Service (Probationary)


OVERVIEW:
Under the direction of an administrator, performs a wide variety of moderate to complex duties and responsibilities related to professional-level project management, systems administration, database administration, computer programming languages, system development and methodologies, computer operating systems, data communications, networks, and computer-based office productivity.


POSITION DUTES:
1.?? Serve as System Administrator and Database Administrator for the Datatel Colleague and Web Advisor software.
2.?? Provide technical consulting support for staff and faculty personnel.


REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
* 1. Performs with a high degree of autonomy as project manager with overall responsibility for managing medium to large complex projects from the planning stages through the implementation process working directly with institutional and management staff; project analysis and planning; recommends assignment of project tasks to peer project team members; monitors/reports task accomplishment/project project progress and completion.
* 2. Performs as system administrator with respect to selecting, procuring, and managing a variety of hardware and software systems in a multi-tiered, object oriented, distributed client-server environment; provides systems software loading and hardware maintenance on the administrative computing systems, performance tuning, and computer operating systems maintenance activities.
3. Performs as database administrator using a variety of database management systems and third party software tools; designs and deploys database applications, application performance tuning, and database maintenance activities.
* 4. Performs network engineer/administration tasks to support the systems administration of assigned information systems to include the District?s Internet connection; installs network/mainframe operating system software, client/server application software, authorizes user accounts, monitors user account security, and supports end user training.
* 5. Performs as senior systems analyst with respect to the analysis and design of complex information systems; analyzes business functions; identifies essential components; assesses which components are appropriately automated; manages an iterative process of application development and review with end users.
* 6. Performs as senior programmer in the development of computer-based software components for deployment on a variety of platforms and operating systems; application analysis, selects software design strategies and coding techniques; application programming in a variety of programming languages; program testing; end-user training in the employment of the application; identifies and corrects problems in existing administrative software.
* 7. Performs as systems integrator to ensure inter-operability of a wide variety of computing platforms, systems, applications and peripheral devices; programs and deconflicts data communications standards and protocols; programs the interoperation of various computer applications and peripheral devices; supports end-user training.
* 8. Performs as research analyst to meet a wide variety of institutional information needs; supports institutional decision-making and reporting by creating administrative reports using query languages; develops enterprise information and date-warehousing resources; trains end-users in the analysis of reports and the development of ad-hoc report-writing capabilities.
* 9. Remains current in various technical fields including (but not limited to) computer hardware evolution, computer application architecture, programming design methodologies, computing infastructure, programming languages, computing security and access management, and data communications standards and protocols.
10. May serve on a variety of District committees as requested.
11. May perform other related duties as assigned.
* Essential duties in conformance with Americans With Disabilities Act.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: operational and interrelated uses of computerized data processing; procedural language programming; systems and procedures analysis; data communications, database management, and computer operating systems; accounting principles, statistical methods, and administrative practices; methods of applying data processing to educational and administrative computing problems; methods and procedures used to evaluate and improve overall computer system performance. Ability to: plan, schedule, and direct system development projects; perform complex system analysis, design, and programming tasks; demonstrate work activities to others; communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form; establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, department leads, vendors, and the general public; keep abreast of technological changes; and provide technical training to peers and subordinates.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination equivalent to:
Graduation from college with a Bachelors Degree with major course work in Data Processing or Computer Science supplemented by courses or training in Accounting, Business Administration or related fields or vendor certification in proprietary computer operating systems or programming languages;
AND
Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.


FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS
Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Please contact the Department of Human Resources for a list of agencies providing this service.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Experiences and/or training, which have influenced or prepared you to work cooperatively with and support individuals from diverse backgrounds. For example: involvement within specific programs; courses; directed study; or participation in groups and organizations, etc. that cultivate diversity.
2. Training and/or experience in Oracle Data Base administration and Oracle?s report generation tools.
3. Training and/or experience in Java, Basic, HTML and XML programming.
4. Training and/or experience in administering either Sun Solaris or other Unix operating system.


PHYSICAL EFFORT/ WORK CONDITIONS:
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking and standing for brief periods of time.


SALARY / BENEFITS:
Range 48, $5,282 per month. District benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Income Protection and Public Employees? Retirement Contribution.


STARTING DATE:
The successful applicant is expected to be available for work no later than two (2) weeks after offer of employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon Board approval.


IMPORTANT:
The District reserves the right to modify, rescind or re-advertise this announcement without notification or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for the position.


APPLICATION DEADLINE:
4:00 P.M. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
All offers of employment are contingent upon Board Approval.
This position is open until filled, but the above date is the priority date for receipt of application materials to be considered in the initial selection committee review. The position may close for consideration of application materials on the above priority date or any time thereafter, and interested persons are encouraged to submit their application materials so that they are received not later than the aforementioned date (postmarks are not accepted). It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the application deadline date. All submitted materials become District property, will not be returned, will not be copied and will be considered for this opening only. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be forwarded for further consideration.


SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Department of Human Resources (800) 933-8322
Butte-Glenn Community College District (530) 895-2400
3536 Butte Campus Drive
Oroville, California 95965-8399 FAX: (530) 895-2836
(Hearing Impaired Line Only) TDD: (530) 895-2817

Visit our website at: www.butte.edu
Applications are available on our website at the URL below:
http://butte.edu/admin/hr
Normal office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

THE BUTTE COLLEGE APPLICATION MAY BE OBTAINED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ON CAMPUS, ON OUR WEBSITE OR SEND A SELF-ADDRESSED/STAMPED ENVELOPE TO RECEIVE BY MAIL.

SELECTION PROCESS:
A selection committee will review and evaluate applications to select a limited number of candidates to interview. This screening process can take 3 to 5 weeks or more, after which interviews will be conducted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the candidate an interview. The District is not able to compensate candidates for interview-related expenses. Applicants selected for an interview and requiring reasonable accommodations for the interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in advance.



REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
? BUTTE COLLEGE CLASSIFIED APPLICATION
All applications must be made on a Butte College Classified Application. All applicable parts of the application must be completed.
AN APPLICATION WITHOUT A SIGNATURE OR WITH THE WORDS ?SEE RESUME? OR SIMILAR PHRASE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
? COVER LETTER
? Pay special attention to the ?Position Duties?, "Classification Description", ?Desired Qualifications? and ?Knowledge and Abilities? sections of this job announcement, as they identify traits (experience, skills, abilities, etc.) that the department believes are important for success in this position.
? Provide for the hiring committee?s consideration evidence of these traits in your application materials (cover letter, resume, application).
? As you describe your qualifications in your cover letter, reference where in your application materials we can find independent verification of this information (letters of reference or recommendations, transcripts, performance evaluations, awards, certificates, etc.)
? RESUME
? DIVERSITY
Butte College serves a diverse population. On a separate sheet of paper, address how your skills, experience and education have prepared you to serve and meet the needs of a diverse student/staff population.
? TRANSCRIPTS
You are required to provide copies of transcripts for all coursework and/or degrees listed on the application materials you have submitted. The transcripts must include the date the institution granted the degree. Legible copies of transcripts are acceptable at this point in the process. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to hire.
? Foreign transcripts must include copies of a U.S. evaluation and translation.
On-line grade reports/transcripts are not acceptable.


OPTIONAL DOCUMENT:
Confidential Affirmative Action Program Information Sheet
(Attached to the Classified Application)

PREEMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
1. This position requires a moderate amount of physical activity. A complete list of physical requirements for this position is available in the Department of Human Resources. The successful applicant will be required to complete a medical history questionnaire and must agree to undergo and pass a pre-employment physical examination prior to employment with a physician selected and paid for by the District. To be eligible for employment the successful applicant must be able to pass the physical examination based on the physical requirements. Disabilities not related to the essential physical job requirements will not preclude the applicant from being hired.
2. Education Code ? 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he or she is free of active tuberculosis.
3. As a condition of employment the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department.?Effective January 1, 2005, the fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee?s responsibility. If you should be offered this position and it requires fingerprinting, you will be asked to sign a payroll deduction form which will authorize the District to deduct the fee charged by the DOJ from your first paycheck.




ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Butte College is a fully accredited two-year community college with a current enrollment of approximately 14,310 students (11,470 F.T.E.). Butte is a truly cosmopolitan institution with students and staff of varying ethnic and cultural backgrounds coming together to create an extraordinary campus climate. Faculty and professional staff are team-oriented individuals who are genuinely committed to creating the conditions that help make students successful. A progressive college that prides itself on its collegial environment and a demonstrated level of achievement, Butte is at the top of the 107 California Community Colleges in core indicators of success. For example, Butte is number one in the number of vocational certificates earned by students, number two in transfers of students to the CSU system and among the top 100 community colleges in the United States for Associate Degrees received. The beautiful main campus is located on a 928?acre wildlife refuge. Butte is an urbanized college in a rural setting, drawing enrollment from all parts of California and transfers many of its students to nearby California State University, Chico. In addition to the main campus, the College maintains two separate education facilities in Chico and Orland, and offers classes at over 50 sites in most of the District?s communities.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
The area offers something for everyone: cultural activities such as concerts, art, theater, ethnic restaurants and also great recreational opportunities to include, fishing, hunting, boating, cycling, skiing, camping, and more--some of which have been noted nationally. Bicycling magazine named Chico as the best town in the U.S. for bicycling and Oroville Lake was named as the best bass fishing lake in California by Bassmaster magazine. The area surrounding Butte College contains fruit and nut orchards, rice farms, scenic views of the Sierras, and multiple streams and lakes. Feather Falls in the outlying area of Oroville is a magnificent 640-foot waterfall, which is the sixth tallest waterfall in the continental United States.

The Butte-Glenn Community College District hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. After employment is offered, all new employees shall submit, within three (3) days to the department of Human Resources, required documentation establishing (A) personal identity, and (B) authorization to work in the U.S.

It is the objective of the Butte-Glenn Community College District to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing civil service and the special trust placed in public servants.

Butte-Glenn Community College District embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.



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