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Programmer Analyst II
Information Technology Division
North Dakota Office of Attorney General

Location: Bismarck
Salary: $3,500 - $4,100/month
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position Number: 125-23652
Requisition Number: None
Status: Full-time, Regular
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Job Order Number: None
Date Posted to Web: July 30, 2009

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Requires six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in the full life cycle of application development.  Four (4) years of education may be substituted for work experience on a year‑for‑year basis with a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Criminal Justice, or related field.  Two (2) years of education may be substituted for work experience with an associate’s degree in Information Technology.
  2. Requires two (2) years of design and build experience in web and/or client server technology utilizing either .NET or J2E.
  3. Must have experience in analysis and design for small to medium size projects.
  4. Must demonstrate highly effective and professional communication (both written and verbal) with a strong customer service orientation, and interpersonal skills to work with staff, management, clients and outside agencies, and members of the public, and have the ability to motivate others, maintaining effective, harmonious working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
  5. Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex problems quickly, strong organizational and time management skills, demonstrate initiative and follow-through with attention to detail, ability to easily perform multiple tasks at the same time, and be adaptable in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
  6. Must possess ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment and demonstrate eagerness and ability to learn new skills.
  7. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  8. Preference will be given to applicants with these listed skills:  MS .NET, MS Reporting Services, MS SQL, XML, Web Services, MS Framework, and Power Designer.
  9. Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks, and standard background and criminal record checks to determine knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform programmer analyst tasks.

Application Procedures:

(Pending Reclassification)

Applications must be submitted on a State of North Dakota Application for Employment Form (SFN #10950) along with a resume, college transcripts, three professional references, and cover letter with a written summary that clearly explains how the applicant’s work experience is related to the description of duties and responsibilities, minimum qualifications and level of work experience for the position to: Glenna Ellison, Human Resource Officer, Office of Attorney General, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 125, Bismarck, ND 58505-0040.  Telephone Number (701) 328-1256, TTY Number 1‑800‑366‑6888.

Application forms are available at Job Service offices, the Human Resource Management Services office and the Office of Attorney General or may be downloaded from the Internet at the following address: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorships will not be provided.

If claiming Veteran’s Preference or Spouses Veteran’s Preference, as described in North Dakota Century Code ch. 37‑19.1, please submit proof of eligibility form DD-214 with the application.  Persons who may need additional job information or may require accommodation or assistance with the application or interview process should contact Glenna Ellison at telephone number (701) 328-1256, or e-mail gellison@nd.gov.  TTY Number 1-800-366-6888.

Summary of Work:

  1. Provide detail analysis and design by translating business requirements into functional and technical specifications that are used to implement cost‑effective application solutions according to state and agency standards.
  2. Perform application development tasks including:  reviewing and understanding technical/functional specifications, writing programs according to specifications and agency standards, and participating in code reviews.
  3. Perform and coordinate the testing of new applications and modifications to existing applications.
  4. Perform data conversion from old to new applications.
  5. Create, modify, and maintain user and technical documentation.
  6. Provide ongoing application maintenance and support for new and existing applications.
  7. Understand industry best practices and emerging trends to provide recommendations to management.
  8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The state of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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