Description
This position performs programming (coding) to create or modify computer applications; participates in design and analysis of computer applications; participates with other analysts in maintaining and enhancing computer applications; performs related work as assigned.
Hiring Rate: $32.204; 5% Increase effective 07.01.23
Schedule: Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedule, remote work, and 10-hour workdays allowed after six-month probation and with management approval.
Examples of Work
• Consulting with clients on application issues
• Uses application development tools and utilities as appropriate
• Monitor application usage to ensure consistency and accuracy within design guidelines and agency standards
Systems Analysis:
• Preparing the business problem definition
• Participates in information analysis and organization
• Participates in information collection
• Preparing the economic evaluation
• Participates in the solution development and evaluation
System Design & Implementation:
• Development of the functional design
• Development of the technical design
• Development of the system specifications
• Development of the implementation plan
• Development and delivery of training
• Develop support material
• Provide basic on-going support
Logical Database Design:
• Assist with gathering requirements and building logical model for design analysis
• Assist with creating logical view of business functions
• Assist with gathering requirements for data definition
Physical Database Design:
• Assist in building and managing test data
• Assists in creation of physical and logical files
• Assists with creating relational databases
Programming & Testing:
• Develop program code, assemble/compile code, and debug code
• Perform alpha/unit testing and participate in system program testing
• Prepare program documentation
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field and two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications; programming experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
PREFERRED:
• Experience using an IBM Power I Series (AS/400)
• Experience working successfully in an IBM I (AS/400) environment using RPG or RPG free form coding, utilizing complex SQL in accessing a large complex application database, and DB2/400.
• Experience with IBM WebSphere
• Experience with HTML coding
• Experience with Java, JavaScript, Java EE development and deployment
• Experience with PHP Programming language
• Experience with application development utilizing Adobe Experience Manager Forms 6.4 (Adobe LiveCycle) system designs and forms management.
• Experience with Zend Server
• Experience with Domino Designer 9 /10
OTHER:
Valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent transportation; Ability to lift 25 pounds; Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: software development principles and methods; basic math; design techniques, principles, tools. and instruments; principles, methods and procedures for designing, developing, optimizing, and integrating new and/or reusable systems components; software system testing procedures, programming and documentation.
Skills in: using basic math to solve problems; writing computer programs for various programs; effective communication; active learning-working with new material or information to grasp its implications; reading comprehension; writing, debugging and maintaining code; integrating software components; determining output media/formats.
Ability to: apply programming languages; read and understand information and ideas presented, communicate information and ideas so others will understand; reason deductively-apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers and decide if an answer makes sense; recognize a problem; put information in order; organize different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern; concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time; perceive similarities and differences in pieces of information; think logically; organize, plan and prioritize work; test, install, implement, document and maintain software; maintain source code; modify and upgrade code as necessary.
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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Do you have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field?
- a Yes
- b No
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How much work experience in terms of months, years, do you have with coding computer applications?
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Please describe your experience, education and/or training in detail, using years and months.
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Do you have a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent transportation?
- a. Yes
- b. No
05
Are you willing and able to lift 25 pounds?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Are you willing and able to maintain regular and reliable attendance?
- a. Yes
- b. No
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Describe in detail your experience/education using a Power I (AS/400).
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Describe in detail your experience/education in working successfully in a Power I (AS/400) environment using RPGLE or RPGLE free form coding.
09
Describe in detail your experience with complex SQL accessing a large complex application database and DB2/400.
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Describe in detail your experience/education in application development utilizing Adobe Experience Manager Forms 6.4 (Adobe LiveCycle) system designs and forms management.
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Describe in detail your experience/education in Java or JavaScript development and deployment.
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Describe in detail your experience/education in HTML coding.
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Describe in detail your experience/education in PHP Programming language.
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Describe in detail your experience/education using Zend Server.
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Describe in detail your experience/education using Domino Designer 11.
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Describe in detail your experience in communication, analysis, problem solving, and testing skills.
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Describe in detail your experience in developing program code, assembling and/or compiling code and preparing an implementation plan for an application.
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Describe in detail your experience in debugging and testing applications.
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Describe in detail your experience in providing documentation and training to coworkers.
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Please describe in detail your experience in monitoring data entry to ensure consistency and accuracy within guidelines and standards.
Required Question
Agency
Nebraska State Government
Address
1526 K Street, Suite 100
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508
Website
http://statejobs.nebraska.gov