Staff Programmer/Analyst I

JOB INFORMATION

This is a permanent full-time position with the Local Government Health Insurance Board, a state agency located in Montgomery, Alabama that administers a group health insurance program covering local governmental entities throughout the state. This is a support position responsible for analyzing user needs in order to write requirements and appropriate software applications, developing new software and evaluating and maintaining existing software.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Associate’s degree from an accredited two-year college in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a closely related field;

In lieu of an associate degree, the LGHIB may consider a candidate with at least six years of job-related experience;

OR

High school diploma with at least four years of job-related experience in programming and system analysis.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task.

Ability to work independently and communicate effectively within a team environment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates with IT staff in determining the feasibility of implementing new or enhanced computer software to meet end-user needs

Works with management and end-users to define technical needs and recommends options and solutions

Performs analysis, design and development of technical specifications

Designs, codes, and maintains computer software for Client-Server and/or Web Applications

Thoroughly tests software to ensure integrity of design and minimize programming errors

Develops and maintains software application documentation for ease of program maintenance

Identifies problems with software and determines appropriate solutions

Provides end-user training and assistance with software applications

Participates with IT staff in designing relational database specifications to meet end-user needs

Performs other related duties as assigned

Local Government Insurance Board Policy on Accepting College Coursework, Post-Secondary and Advanced Degrees

Specific college coursework required for a job, as well as Bachelor’s, graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees will be accepted from the schools accredited by any of the six regional accreditation associations in the United States:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools – The Higher Learning Commission (NCA-HLC)

New England Association of Schools and Colleges – Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCCIHE)

Western Association of Schools and Colleges – Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASC-ACSCU)

Coursework or degrees from schools that have not been accredited by a regional accreditation association will be accepted if a regionally accredited school considers the coursework or degree to be an acceptable prerequisite for admission to an advanced degree program.

Note: This policy is subject to change.