Senior Programmer Analyst

Definition and Examples of Work

• Works with other departments and end users to determine requirements for application projects and develops programming specifications.
• Designs, develops, tests, and documents complex applications, which may interact with other systems, applications or modules.
• Modifies and maintains existing application programs, databases, and related processes.
• Analyzes areas where IT and application development can be effectively utilized to enable employees to better perform their job functions.
• Gathers requirements from non-technical staff and conducts thorough problem analysis to determine a solution.
• Coaches and provides professional advice to less experienced developers in the resolution of application and database development.
• Answers questions pertaining to IT policies and procedures.

Latitude and Impact of Position

• Works daily to obtain information, provide input, and problem solve independently and as part of a team, while researching and using extensive technical and industry knowledge.
• Most work projects are assigned, then the employee arranges his/her work tasks for completion within established timeframes.
• This position may direct the work of others while providing coaching and training in an informal manner.
• Decision making may be done independently related to own work tasks and when decisions do not impact other departments.

Work Environment

• Primarily works in a general office environment using computers, electronic devices, phones, and related office equipment.

Physical requirements

• Ability to sit (or stand) for long periods of time while visualizing a computer screen (continuous).
• Must be able to speak with and hear others (frequent).
• Uses hands to touch, handle, feel, grip, grasp, pinch, or squeeze (frequent).
• Must be able to see up close and identify and distinguish colors and/or shapes (continuous).
• Must be able to adjust focus, use peripheral vision (frequently).
• Occasionally uses depth perception and must see at a distance.
• Must occasionally distinguish between sound tones.
• Must lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Other Requirements

• Occasional hours beyond normal office hours due to system maintenance and monitoring activities.