South Texas College

Job Announcement # 2008 – 2028

Job Title: WEB APPLICATION PROGRAMMER

Department: Information Systems

Reports To: Assistant Chief Information Officer

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Starting date: Immediately

Closing date: Open until filled. Screening to begin January 21, 2008

SUMMARY

Develops and maintains computer program applications for the Information Systems department using Active Server Pages and databases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Develops dynamic Internet and intranet applications using Microsoft Visual Studio, C#, JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, Oracle 9i-10g, and SQL Server 2005

2. Participates in the design process to implement information systems solutions

3. Maintains high levels of communication with clients to achieve desire results

4. Identifies new technology to provide dynamic content on the web

5. Studies and documents current operating procedures and makes recommendations for improvement

6. Monitors and maintains existing production systems to ensure that up-time and performance requirements are being satisfied

7. Works as a team member, in shared office spaces and with sensitive and confidential information

8. Stays current on trends and developments in web applications

9. Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Good working knowledge of Windows 2003 and IIS 6

2. Minimum 6 months experience in web development with an emphasis on Dynamic Content and Database Applications

3. Proficiency in HTML, Dynamic HTML, ASP.NET 2.0+, SQL Server and JavaScript

4. Ability to work under pressure and to successfully complete tasks despite limited resources and rigid deadlines

5. Must have a valid Texas driver's license, means of transportation and proof of liability insurance for travel to other campuses within the district

6. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse, multi-cultural college population

7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

8. Demonstrated commitment to the community college philosophy of education

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

*Bachelor's degree preferred; Associates degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems, minimum

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of faculty, staff or administrators of organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit letter of application, STC application, resume, copies of

transcripts (official transcripts required BEFORE assignment begins) and five professional

references with addresses and phone numbers to:

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

PO BOX 9701

McAllen, TX 78502

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South Texas College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.

Position #82028