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IT Analyst Programmer 1 or 2 (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)

Salary

$59,650.56 - $90,850.56 Annually

Location

WA 99260, WA

Job Type

Regular

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

25-00172

Department

Information Technology

Opening Date

08/22/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

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Job Summary

NOTE: This vacancy may be filled by at the IT Analyst Programmer 1 or IT Analyst Programmer 2 level depending on the qualifications of the final candidate.

This is a hybrid position – Manager will work out teleworking schedule with new employee.

SALARY IF HIRED FOR IT Analyst Programmer 1 :

$30.59 - $42.61 Hourly

$4,970.88 - $6,924.13 Monthly

$59,650.56- $83,089.56 Annually

SALARY IF HIRED FOR IT Analyst Programmer 2:

$33.45 - $46.59 Hourly

$5,435.63 - $7,570.88 Monthly

$65,227.56 - $90,850.56 Annually

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $76,352 - $116,288 annually. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

General Purpose

The position allocated to this class performs senior-level professional, technical, analytical and customer-focused work in the Application Services Division of the Information Technology Department. Work involves analysis, design, development and implementation of applications for single County departments or a secondary responsibility for subsystems of major countywide applications. Incumbents are responsible for ongoing support for County-developed or purchased applications.

This is the second classification in a two-class series; positions of this class are distinguished from the IT Analyst Programmer 1 classification by performing a broad range of technically complex duties on multiple platforms, and by the level of analysis and design work assigned (particularly for single County department applications), as well as the role of secondary contact for major countywide applications.

Examples of Duties

+ Responsible for development, implementation, and ongoing support of complex computer application components, as well as some small system analysis and design, as assigned by Supervisor.

+ Manages the research and interpretation of enhancement requests from County departments; this includes customization and modification of both purchased and County-developed programs and systems that range from simple to very complex.

+ Designs and develops small applications for County departments as assigned by Supervisor. Analysis of current manual/automated process, defining requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation, and ongoing support for these applications.

+ Completes system analysis to streamline and enables efficient use of software and processing.

+ Creates application documentation and training materials as needed.

+ Trains, instructs, and supports county staff on the productive use of software systems and databases.

+ Identifies and publishes software components that can be reused by other Application Services Staff.

+ Identifies and analyzes project risk factors.

+ Researches coding solutions and software development tools and libraries.

+ Designs, codes, tests, deploys, maintains, enhances, and supports County software systems.

+ Works with business customers in translating requirements into plans and specifications.

+ Develops new software and customize, develops interfaces to, or integrates with third-party business systems.

+ Works in a team-based environment, communicating effectively with all levels of staff and management.

+ Collaborates on the identification of business and system requirements.

+ Addresses customer’s information needs by developing technology solutions and supporting information and technology systems on multiple computing platforms.

+ Provides work estimates.

+ Participates in the testing process through unit testing, integration testing, system testing, acceptance testing, and automated test development

+ Coordinates data development and access with necessary department and technical staff. Protects the safety, integrity, and privacy of data.

+ Tunes poorly performing application and database code.

+ Writes and generates system documentation.

+ Delivers excellent customer service, assists in measuring and creating customer satisfaction, and enhances customer’s relationships with the Information Technology Department.

+ Works with SQL Server Management Studio, Visual Studio, JavaScript, Office Suite.

+ Maintains up-to-date software development knowledge and builds expertise among colleagues in the Information Technology Department.

+ Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Minimum Requirements

IT Analyst Programmer 1:

+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in MIS, computer science, business administration or a related field.

+ In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a four (4) year combination of education, training and/or experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

IT Analyst Programmer 2:

+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in MIS, computer science, business administration or a related field.

+ Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in design, analysis, development, and maintenance of computer systems.

+ In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a six (6) year combination of relevant education, training and/or experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Selection Factors

+ Knowledge of common software engineering design patterns.

+ Knowledge of current software development technologies, trends, and methodologies.

+ Knowledge of training techniques.

+ Knowledge of current County systems.

+ Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

+ Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

+ Skill in object-oriented programming and design.

+ Skill in relational database programming and design.

+ Skill in web-based application programming and design.

+ Skill in project management.

+ Ability to develop software using multiple tools, operating systems, languages, and methodologies.

+ Ability to define, track, and assure responsiveness to clients’ information service problems.

+ Ability to follow IT Application Development standards and practices.

+ Ability to solve software problems proactively.

+ Ability to manage own schedule and workload.

+ Ability to research, verify, edit, and update databases.

+ Ability to define, track, and assure responsiveness to clients’ software service problems.

+ Ability to work and contribute as a member in a team-based environment.

+ Ability to work effectively and productively with others.

+ Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

+ Ability to effectively coordinate, perform and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner.

SPOKANE COUNTY

Employee Benefits Summary

The following is a brief list of benefits available to Spokane County regular employees. Complete information is available from Human Resources Department. This information is subject to change.

PAID TIME OFF

Spokane County Observed Holidays

Up to 10 (ten) paid holidays are observed by Spokane County.

PTO

Non-represented and a select group of represented employees receive a bank of hours that combine both vacation and sick leave into a paid time off bank. There is no waiting period to use this time and it starts out at almost 2 days per month accrual increasing in accrual rates annually for first 5 years.

Vacation

For employees with less than five (5) years of continuous service, the accrual rate is 1 day of vacation each month for a total of 12 days per year. After six (6) months, employees are eligible to take accumulated vacation time. (Please note the vacation time accumulation may vary depending on contract language).

Sick Leave

Sick leave is earned at 1 day per month and can be taken as the days are accumulated.

Other Leaves

Spokane County provides several other paid leaves such as: bereavement leave, jury duty and military duty leave.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Medical Insurance

Two plans are currently available: Premera Blue Cross (PPO) and Kaiser Permanente (HMO). Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents. Premiums are deducted each pay period (pay periods: 15th and last day of the month).

2024 Rates:

Premera

Employee Only: $38.04 per month

Employee & Spouse: $149.52 per month

Employee & Family: $209.60 per month

Employee & Child(ren): $136.16 per month

Kaiser:

Employee: $35.92 per month

Employee & Spouse: $140.56 per month

Employee & Family: $196.06 per month

Employee & Child(ren): $128.58 per month

Dental Insurance

Two plans are currently available: Delta Dental of Washington (PPO) and Willamette Dental (DMO). Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents.

2024 Rates:

Delta Dental Willamette Dental

Employee: $5.74 per month Employee: $5.98 per month

Family: $11.48 per month Family: $11.96 per month

Group Life Insurance

The County provides a $25,000 group life insurance policy to employees. The County provides a $10,000 benefit for those represented by 492, 492CS & 492CL. This benefit is paid in full by Spokane County.

Long Term Disability Coverage

Provides an income protection benefit in the event of a long-term illness or injury at rate of 60% of income up to a maximum of $5,000 per month. Spokane County pays the full premium for this plan. Deputy Sheriff's receive a benefit through their union for disability.

RETIREMENT

Retirement Plan (401a)

Spokane County employees are automatically included in the Washington State Retirement System. Both the employer and the employee contribute to the plan. This retirement plan provides a guaranteed lifetime monthly benefit once vested and eligible for retirement.

Additional Retirement Plan Option (457b)

Employees may supplement their retirement income and save money on taxes by participating in this optional County program. Roth (after-tax) option is also available through this retirement plan.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

AFLAC

Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay for benefits not covered by major medical insurance. The employee pays 100% of the premium.

Travel Assistance

Provides additional travel protections anytime you travel more than 100 miles from home. Includes pre-trip information, emergency ticket replacement, and emergency evacuation coverage. This benefit is paid in full by Spokane County.

Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)

Spokane County sponsors a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account to allow out-of-pocket Medical & Daycare Expenses to be paid with Tax Free Dollars. Premiums are automatically set up pre-tax under the FSA.

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance is additional optional life insurance provided through The Standard Insurance. New employees are guaranteed up to $50,000 for self and $20,000 for a spouse with no medical underwriting needed.

WORK/LIFE PROGRAMS

Employee Assistance Program

Employees and their family members are eligible to receive free counseling. There are also benefits relating to financial and legal concerns.

Reduced Cost Bus Pass Program

Spokane County participates in a program with STA which discounts bus passes to $5 a month.

Wellness Programs

There are opportunities for nearby exercise programs at reduced cost and education programs around wellness themes including financial well-being, nutrition and stress reduction.

Discounts

There are local and national discounts available to Spokane County employees.

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Describe your experience/knowledge using Microsoft Visual Studio. Provide some examples of projects / applications that you worked on using Visual Studio.

02

Describe your experience reviewing business requirements and workflow analysis.

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How would you describe your familiarity with SQL Server development?

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How would you describe your past work as a SQL developer?

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Please check the box that applies to your current Union status (if you are not a current Spokane County employee, please select "I am not a Union member").

+ I am in the open position's department and my position is covered by the 1553 collective bargaining agreement

+ I am in another department and my position is covered by the 1553 collective bargaining agreement

+ I am in a position covered by another collective bargaining agreement (not 1553)

+ None of the above apply

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For applicants living more than 75 miles from Spokane WA - This is a hybrid position where you will have to be in the office on certain days each week. Are you willing to move to the Spokane area if offered this position?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Spokane County

Address

824 N Adams Spokane, Washington, 99260

Phone

509-477-5750

Website

http://www.spokanecounty.org/employment