THE POSITION

The City of Fresno is currently recruiting for a dynamic and highly skilled Programmer/Analyst III. Incumbents provide professional Information Technology services through research, analysis, design, development, implementation, training, support, and maintenance.

One (1) vacancy exists in the Information Services Department however, Programmer/Analyst III positions are utilized in various city departments. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

These are entrance requirements to the following examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify.

TO QUALIFY

An applicant must have the following:

• One (1) year of experience equivalent to that of a Programmer/Analyst II with the City of Fresno; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree with major course work in computer applications and systems, decision science, information management, industrial technology, geography, planning, civil engineering or related field, AND
• Three years of experience which included the preparation of business, Internet or GIS programming and analysis.

Ideal programming skills:

Web programmers should have expertise in at least one programming language used in web development such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Python, NET, knowledge of multiple languages is a plus. Knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL or Microsoft SQL is important too.

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis. If qualifying by education, a copy of transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current copy of their driving record. Recruitment may be limited to a specific area of expertise as required by operational needs.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of the following:

• APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only: Applications submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited to the oral examination.
• ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related oral examination to evaluate each candidate's training, experience and personal traits for the position.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit www.fresno.gov/jobs to apply. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer.