ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION
 Nonexempt

Job Title   : PROGRAMMER ASSISTANT (5235)
Completion Date  : 08/06/2003
Policy Group   : Nonexempt-Clerical/Maintenance/Technical

PRIMARY IMPACT:

Provides analytic/diagnostic services or uses highest level technical skills which noticeably affect work results.

DUTIES:*

1. Complete routine programming tasks, tests, and program implementation.

2. Compile and write documentation to describe program development and revisions.

3. Assist in analyzing, designing, and testing new and/or existing programs; modify computer programs to correct problems, and implement approved program changes.

4. Provide support and resolve routine problems; analyze assigned programming tasks, and work with supervisor on priorities and time lines.

5. Interface with faculty and staff to identify business requirements and develop solutions; assist in determining user requirements for new and modified programs.

6. May independently perform ad hoc file queries.

* Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the duties performed.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer science; working knowledge of various computer languages and tools including mainframe and/or PC application environments.

Strong planning, organization, technical and communication (oral/written) skills.

Ability to grasp new languages and development tools; analyze problems and provide solutions and strategies; interact with non-technical users.

JOB EMPOWERMENT

The employee follows existing procedures to which he/she can make some changes to solve problems.  Progress or results of work is periodically checked and prior approval is required before changing standard work procedures.

LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE

No supervision or training of others.

VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

(+)  Explaining information related to day-to-day or recurring issues.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Composing letters, memos, or reports of a routine or recurring nature.

PROBLEM ANALYSIS

The employee typically has to deal with issues or problems that often require assessment and reasoning before coming up with an approach or solution.  The search for solutions may be accomplished quickly, but usually requires assessment and analysis of various alternatives based on standards or approaches defined by management or the appropriate professional/technical discipline.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EDUCATION

Minimum: A formal training program after high school of approximately one year in duration.

Preferred: An Associate's degree or equivalent.

Specifically, the position requires thirty college hours of computer technology-related coursework.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum: None.

Preferred: One to three months.

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Note:  "(+)" indicates that an "intermediate" definition was selected for this factor.  The statement applies to the lower level.
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