Summary
The Programmer Analyst is responsible for the design, development, and support of application software, and takes a lead role involving software development with multiple programming languages. The Programmer Analyst manages and deploys databases; develops complex project plans; manages resources to ensure that projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders; and is the systems administrator for CM/ECF.
Clarification from the agency
A High-Sensitive Background Check is required for this position.
Duties
- Write code to specifications. Document work. Develop custom reports. Prepare flowcharts. Perform routine testing.
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
- Design, modify, adapt, and enhance existing software to correct errors, allow adaptation to new hardware, or to improve performance of the software. Create and maintain data dictionaries. Develop and perform software system testing and validation procedures and documentation. May review and analyze the work of other technical staff.
- Confer with technical staff and end users to design software applications, including exchanging information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces. Consult with end users after software system design, enhancement, and maintenance. Provide user support for applications supported.
- Serve as the system administrator for CM/ECF for the United States District Court Southern District of South Florida. Administer, support, and maintain all Informix database systems in support of the CM/ECF software.
- Test and implement new CM/ECF software releases.
- Utilize shell scripts, Perl, HTML, Java, and other programing languages to develop system features to meet end user needs, and to maintain and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of locally and nationally developed systems and databases.
- Monitor day-to-day operations of the locally and nationally supported programs, applications, systems, and databases. Develop, implement, and manage large-scale and small-scale projects from inception to delivery, including developing complex project plans, thorough design plans, and detailed timelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment
https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/employment-info.
Qualifications
- Two years of specialized experience; or Completion of a master's degree or two years of graduate study (27 semester or 54 quarter hours) in an accredited university. Progressively responsible experience in or closely related to the position's work that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties successfully.
- One to three years of programming and debugging in object-oriented programming languages like Java or C.
- Working knowledge of databases and how to construct SQL queries.
Education
A bachelor's degree in CS, MIS, or other relevant field of study preferred. For a full list of preferred qualifications see full vacancy on our web site at: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/job-listings.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
AO78 Application for Judicial Employment, Resume, and cover letter.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit the completed application package electronically in pdf format. The required items must be consolidated into one document in the order listed below. Do not copy/paste your documents into the email. Please make sure to annotate the announcement number on the subject line: Email address: flsd_hrmail@flsd.uscourts.gov - Announcement: 2024-CLK-13; Attachments: Cover letter, resume, Federal Employment Application (AO 78) AO78 can be found on our web site under the employment tab, how to apply: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/.
Next steps
Only qualified applicants will be considered. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
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