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REPORTS TO:     Programming Supervisor      LOCATION:  Missoula                        FLSA STATUS:    Non-Exempt

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Programmer is responsible for developing and maintaining programs and MIS reporting for all lines of business, employing SQL server, Crystal Reporting, VB.net, and C#.net to provide customer friendly reports, internal reports and ad-hoc reports. Software development, maintaining and debugging for web and windows bases solutions. MVC experience preferred.

The incumbent is expected to communicate professionally with peers, supervisors, subordinates, vendors, customers, and the public, and to be respectful and courteous in the conduct of this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Essential job functions include the following.  Other functions may be assigned as business conditions change.

• Develop and maintain MIS reporting for all lines of business
• Employ SQL Server, VB.net, and C#.net to access information systems to provide information support.
• Meet with end users to discuss the required information to be extracted from the database or mainframe source files
• Transform business criteria and logical specifications into code and develop programs to generate file extracts and MIS reports
• Design, develop and support a wide variety of information deliverables in both ad-hoc and production fashion
• Design, develop and maintain databases and data as needed for MIS and end-user computing.
• Diagnose underlying problems related to data integrity
• Works with database systems to ensure effective data security, integrity and recoverability procedures are in place at all times.
• Ensures solutions meet business objectives, and establishes and maintains a high level of user trust and confidence in IT's knowledge of and concern for users' business needs
• Ensures data recovery, maintenance, data integrity and space requirements for physical database are met through formulation and monitoring of policies, procedures and standards relating to database management.
• Responsible for network security, installing new applications, distributing software upgrades and patches, monitoring daily activity, enforcing software licensing agreements, developing a storage management program and providing for routine backups.
• Determines implementation of security policies
• Proactively researches and locates necessary tools and processes to identify troublesome trends as they develop
• Makes decisions that are critical in the areas of throughput analysis, problem solving, and infrastructure planning with the potential to affect the successful execution of business transactions
• Participates in various IT projects intended to continually improve and upgrade the telecommunications infrastructure.
• Analyzes, tests, and implements physical database design supporting the business applications (Including base definition, structure, documentation, long-range requirements and operational guidelines.
• Contribute to the daily workflow with regular and punctual attendance.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs software and operating system tests.
2. Preparation of forms, faxing and copying.
3. Organize files and reference materials
4. Performs related or other assigned duties as required or directed.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting                                     80%                                                        Reaching                               Some

Standing                                                10%                                                        Manual Dexterity                 High

Walking                                 10%                                                        Telephone                            Yes

Kneeling                                                Some                                                     Computer Screen                                High (visual acuity corrected to 20/30)

Bending                                 Some                                                     Lifting                                     up to 60 pounds

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education:                                         College Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field in the absence of equivalent work experience.

Certification(s) Required:                                None

Minimum Experience:                                       Two years experience in a job programming and system support preferred.

Other Qualifications:                                              Working knowledge of programming theory and various programming software and languages. (i.e. SQL, JavaScript, C++, C#, Crystal Reports)

• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, DOS, Windows XP, Outlook and any other programs necessary for user support.

     Mathematical skills.

     Effective oral and written communication skills.

     High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

     Ability to project a professional image and positive attitude in any work environment.

     Ability to comply with privacy and confidentiality standards.

     Ability to be flexible, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

     Ability to solve problems with professionalism and patience.

     Ability to operate typical office equipment.

     Working knowledge of general office procedures.               

     Working knowledge of SQL server database administration.

     Working knowledge of PostgreSQL server database administration.               

     Experience developing C# / VB.NET Windows and web applications

     Experience with ASP.NET web services

     Experience with Transact-SQL

     Experience with Great Plains/Dynamics or other accounting software

     Experience with SSIS, Scribe or other data conversion software