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Programmer Analyst
Description of Duties
This is a technical position involving responsibility for the gathering and analysis of information for developing and modifying data processing systems. Employees in this class design and specify systems and methods for installing them, guide their installation, and are responsible for developing accurate and effective computer programs. Data gathering involves investigative research conducted at user departments. Employees analyze business procedures and problems to refine data in order to convert into programmable form for data processing. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-level staff member within systems and programming.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in a computer science field, plus three (3) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience (co-op is acceptable) as a computer programmer, systems analyst, or computer operator on a fourth generation mainframe computer, two (2) years of which shall have been in programming; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a computer science field, plus two (2) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience as defined in (A) above, one (1) year of which shall have been in programming; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus three (3) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience (co-op is acceptable) as a computer programmer, systems analyst, or computer operator, two (2) years of which shall have been in programming for a fourth generation mainframe computer; OR,
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
