Programmer Analyst, Senior

The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the Screening and Interviewing Committee.

• First Round of Interviews:
  Week of 01/05/26
• Finalist Interviews:
  01/15/26
• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  02/01/26

• Salary Range
  : $11,205.00 - $13,620.00 per month (25/26 Classified Salary Schedule);
  maximum initial placement at mid-range, which is $12,354 per month (placement within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials). An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree.
• Fringe Benefits
  :
  The District offers a competitive health & benefits package for employees and eligible dependents. Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees. You can learn more on the Benefits page.
• Leave/Holiday Time
  :
  Full-time classified unit members earn 8 hours of sick leave and start off accruing hours of vacation for each month worked (accrual rate increases after first year of employment and rates are pro-rated for part-time employees). Employees are also compensated for holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year, pro-rated for part-time employees).
• Retirement
  :
  Santa Rosa Junior College is a CalSTRS and CalPERS employer. Eligibility will be determined based on the regulations established by both agencies.

Under general direction performs a variety of highly skilled, complex, and specialized technical work in the analysis, programming, testing, implementation, and maintenance of District software applications. Ensures software and computer systems comply with coding standards and best practices. Provides specialized training for end users.

This is a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, classified position. The tentative work schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is contingent upon funding and Board approval.

The Programmer Analyst, Senior classification is distinguished from the Programmer Analyst classification by having a comprehensive understanding of the District’s software applications, services, and database with primary responsibility for a major component of the District’s software applications. This classification analyzes and estimates feasibility, cost, time constraints, and compatibility of third-party vendor software with existing systems.

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains desktop applications, web services and applications, and databases associated with the applications and services used.
• Creates and maintains database enhancements and solutions. Develops conceptual data modeling solutions. Creates and maintains database queries.
• Evaluates and analyzes end user needs and requirements to develop software solutions.
• Develops and maintains interfaces between the District's software applications and third-party applications.
• Assesses requirements for software and data architecture, workflow, logical processes, hardware, operating system environments, interfaces with other systems, and inputs/outputs. Develops plans and technical specifications.
• Documents and maintains new and existing models and solutions such as data mapping, technical specifications, production support, data dictionaries, and test cases.
• Ensures the accuracy and availability of data to the students, administration, and government reporting agencies.
• Provides data analytics to support the use and design of applications. Identifies issues in the timely processing of data. Deploys new software development.
• Provides technical support and assistance through delivering computer solutions, including responding to technical and procedural questions.
• Develops and provides software training and resources for end users.
• Serves as project lead on special projects and may serve as lead worker to Classified staff within the department.
• Maintains current knowledge of emerging information technology trends and developments.

• Principles, practices, and technologies of computer applications, programming, and systems analysis.
• Current computer programming and database languages, operating systems and network and internet operations and technology.
• Web accessibility tools and standards for web page development and document remediation.
• Relevant local, state, and federal rules and regulations, programs, policies and procedures.
• Applicable technology usage, including standard office productivity software and other…