Programmer I - Office Information Technology

• Duration: 12 Months

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT

The Syracuse City School District is On the Rise! We are undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals.

The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K-8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K–12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 20.1% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 83% are students of color.

Location: Office Information Technology

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for developing and preparing computer programs of moderate difficulty for the solution of problems through the use of electronic data processing equipment. Under supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for developing and preparing computer programs for the solution of problems through the use of electronic data processing equipment. Work involves the design, verification and test runs for programs whose raw data has been ascertained by the Systems Analyst and/or a higher level Programmer in the planning and implementation of an assigned program. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate Programmer Trainees. Assignments are received from higher level Programmers, Systems Analysts and/or Application Program Manager. Work is reviewed through the operation of the assigned program. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Analyzes problems outlined by superiors in terms of detailed equipment requirements and capabilities.
• Designs detailed machine logic flow charts.
• Verifies program logic by preparing test data for trial runs; tests and debugs programs, analyzes performance of programs during testing.
• Prepares instruction sheets to guide operation section during production runs; may work with operations staff during testing.
• Evaluates and modifies existing programs to take into account changes in systems requirements or equipment configuration.
• May translate detailed machine logic flow charts into coded machine instructions.
• May confer with technical personnel in systems analysis.
• Prepares and has responsibility for completion of all elements of program documentation.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

In Common:

Ability to translate flow charts to detailed block diagrams and the actual computer program.

Ability to learn new computer language.

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. One (1) year of work experience, or its part time equivalent, in programming; or,

B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or business school with an *Associates Degree in Data Processing, Computer Science or a closely related field (*or Certificate from a two-year program or successful completion of a B.O.C.E.S. Computer Programming Technician STEP program); or,

C. Successful completion of 15 semester credit hours (or 20 quarter credit hours from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college, business school or trades school) in data processing, programming, computer science or a closely related field; or,

D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C).

WORKING HOURS: This position will work 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. This position is full-time. This position is non-exempt.

SALARY:   The current starting salary for this position is $33.47 per hour per the Unit 9 contract. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To be considered, all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the position as outlined on the Onondaga County Civil Service job specifications for this title.

• NYS HELPS Program will allow us to hire for this position without participating in the Civil Service exam or being appointed from an eligible list. The selected candidate will serve a 52-week probationary period, and the position will mature into a permanent appointment.

• The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $104.50 to the candidate.

• City Residents are encouraged to apply!

The Onondaga County Civil Service job description for this position can be viewed by clicking here.