Financial Analyst

Career Description

The Orange County Assessor Department seeks a Systems Programmer Analyst II (System Development) to join their team. Applications are being accepted from Monday, October 1, 2007, through Friday, October 5, 2007, or until the department receives the first 50 applications, whichever occurs first. For more details, visit hrs.oc.gov.

Position Information

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in writing stored procedures in SQL Server 2005. They should have a minimum of three years of computer systems/programming experience related to major systems development.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of:
  • Windows 2000, Client/Server and Web based experience.
  • JAVA, Visual Basic.Net.
  • DB2, SQL.
  • Miscellaneous software and tools.
• Ability to:
  • Have a sound conceptual understanding of business process requirements and system functions.
  • Use creativity and innovation.
  • Perform program development and maintenance.
  • Handle multiple assignments concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Provide excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team environment.
  • Provide excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Provide excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience:
  • At least three years of progressive responsibility in the development and maintenance of application systems.
  • Education:
    • Candidate must have completed 24 units of college level or equivalent course work in computer system/programming analysis, which demonstrates he/she has a sound conceptual understanding of systems analysis and/or programming analysis in the development and maintenance of application systems.

Position Physical and Mental Requirements

• Body strength sufficient to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Independent body mobility to move around a standard office and to drive a vehicle.
• Vision sufficient to read a computer screen and to drive a vehicle.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard.
• Sit for up to one hour at a time.
• Speak and hear well enough to converse understandably on the phone and in person, and to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical end users.

Selection Procedure

• Applications will be evaluated by the Assessor Department to identify applicants whose experience is most closely related to the stated qualifications.
• Candidates meeting minimum qualifications and passing supplemental screening will be referred to the next step.
• Panel Interview: Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job.
• Eligible List: After all the test procedures have been completed, the Assessor Department will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates.

How to Apply

• Apply Online. Only online applications will be accepted.
• Print the confirmation page.
• Match your professional experience with the specific qualifications listed in the bulletin and include the areas which you have developed expertise.
• A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an application.

Supplemental Information

• List college level courses or training applicable to the position of Systems/Programmer Analyst II. (Course title, Units, and School).
• Describe your experience in assessing end-user needs and developing detailed design specifications. Relate your experience to projects including your specific responsibilities and results that you achieved.
• List your experience in writing stored procedures.
• List your SQL experience, please be sure to list which server you were using.
• This position requires experience in writing stored procedures in SQL server 2005. Please list your experience.

Employer

• County of Orange
• Address: 400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, Santa Ana, California, 92701
• Phone: 714-834-2555
• Website: hrs.oc.gov