Information Technology Specialist 4 - Programmer/Developer

Our Role: Want to do meaningful work that has a real impact in our community? Come join our team-oriented, family-friendly organization of over 110 talented professionals. We work hard every day to keep Kitsap County healthy and safe.

The Position: Under the general direction of the Information Technology Program Manager, the incumbent ensures the effective development, implementation, evaluation, and support of a variety of custom databases and ASP.NET database applications developed and utilized by the District. The incumbent demonstrates a high level of professional competence in ASP.NET development and database programming through both supervised and independent work assignments. Serving as an expert resource and advisor, the incumbent also performs analysis, system design, project management, and quality assurance.

Hours: 40 hours per week – 100% FTE, requires occasional evening and weekend hours. 

Status: Permanent full-time position.

Benefits: The District offers a comprehensive health benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, and life coverages, including several voluntary plan selections through The Standard, MetLife, and Aflac. The District provides medical and dental coverage contributing percentages of the average medical and dental insurance premium cost for full-time employees as follows: Employee @ 100%, Employee & Spouse @ 90%, Employee & Child(ren) @ 90%, and Full Family @ 85%. Benefits include generous paid time off and twelve paid holidays per year. Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), a defined benefit retirement plan managed by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security. Several deferred compensation retirement savings plans are also offered.

Other: 

• After a successful initial trial service period of at least three months, a limited hybrid remote work arrangement may be established as mutually beneficial.
• Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Essential Functions:

• Develops, maintains, and optimizes ASP.NET web applications using C#.
• Designs, develops, manages, and maintains relational databases in SQL Server.
• Implements database backup and recovery strategies.
• Applies technical expertise involving database design and development, systems analysis, and programming techniques required to create and maintain agency information systems.
• Maintains appropriate records and documentation of the software developed.
• Performs project management for large and/or complex projects.
• Creates and maintains secure web-based programs to run as multi-user applications on the network or internet.
• Participates as a member of the Quality Improvement Council and District quality improvement efforts regarding IT needs.
• Provides the highest level of customer service and support to users of all skill levels.
• Conveys highly technical data in layman’s terms to users.
• Develops effective working relationships using tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity when communicating in person or in writing.
• Responds to District staff IT needs, which may involve extensive interactions with users of all skill levels to determine requirements, educate them on system/software capabilities, and research and issues.
• Coordinates with other Information Technology staff to establish and maintain the security and confidentiality of District data, which may include sensitive or confidential information.

Please refer to the job posting for all essential functions, physical demands, & working conditions.

Education & Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field; and
• Three years of information technology experience involving software systems design, ASP.NET, use of C#, development, programming, and analysis within a network environment;
• Five years of experience designing and implementing relational databases, with a complete and thorough understanding of and experience writing complex queries and stored procedures; or
• A combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work.

Licenses, Certificates, & Other Requirements:

• None

To view the opportunity and complete the required electronic application, please visit the Careers page of our website or GovernmentJobs.com.