Financial Analyst

Career Description

SYSTEM PROGRAMMER ANALYST II

The Assessor Department Human Resources will accept applications and required supplemental forms for the position of Systems Programmer Analyst II (System Development) beginning Monday, October 1, 2007 through Friday, October 5, 2007 or until the Department receives the first 50 applications, whichever comes first. This recruitment could close at any time, so please apply immediately.

The County of Orange offers a competitive package including a choice of several health plans, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Additionally, employees participate in the County retirement plan (which has reciprocity with Public Employees Retirement System-PERS), has a tuition reimbursement program available and an option to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

The Orange County Assessor Department is looking for an individual with a minimum of three years computer systems/programming experience related to major systems development. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in writing stored procedures in SQL Server 2005.

• Windows 2000, Client/Server and Web based experience.
• JAVA, Visual
• DB2, SQL.
• Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Access, Excel).
• 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.
• Perform independently with minimum supervision.
• 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.

At least three years of progressive responsibility in the development and maintenance of application systems.

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.

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; stamina to 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.

Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required.

Applications will be evaluated by the Assessor Department to identify applicants whose experience is most closely related to the stated qualifications. The candidates meeting minimum qualifications and passing supplemental screening will be referred to the next step.

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.

After all the test procedures have been completed, the Assessor Department will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates.

• Apply Online. Only online applications will be accepted.
• When you apply, print the confirmation page.
• Please 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 IS REQUIRED. Questions? If you have any questions related to this recruitment, please contact Steven Harness at  or sharness @

Orange County, as an equal opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays, we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.

http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-information

for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

01 List college level courses or training applicable to the position of Systems/Programmer Analyst II. (Course title, Units, and School).

02 Describe your experience in assessing end-user needs and developing detailed design specifications. Relate your experience to projects including your…