INTRODUCTION

This position is part of a consolidated information technology support division and reports to the Systems Technology Division Manager. The incumbent will provide application development services to the Clerk's Office, U.S. Probation, U.S. Pretrial Services and chambers staff located throughout the District of Arizona. Focus will be on the development of applications which extend the functionality and improve operational efficiency of nationally supported systems. The incumbent will also administer local databases. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Participates in all phases of application development lifecycle including identifying business requirements, designing technical solutions, programming front-end and back-end logics, programming reports, testing deliverables, and training. 

• Prepares and maintains system development and operational documentation to include software design documents, application specifications and software module descriptions.

• Design, develop, and support informational and statistical reports utilizing SQL and third-party reporting tools such as Crystal Reports, Business Objects or Microsoft Reporting Services.

• Leverage agile methodology to manage and sustain assigned projects ensuring timely delivery. 

• Regularly interact with customers to ascertain current system effectiveness, maintenance issues and potential enhancements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Progressive experience developing, implementing, and maintaining applications that enhance the productivity of various divisions within the organization. Development experience must have a strong customer element to ensure delivered solutions meet customer-defined needs and integration requirements. 

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to those candidates who demonstrate progressive technical experience related to web and client applications development and database administration. Knowledge and experience workign with the following environments will be preferred: Java, Visual Basic, Microsoft SQL, MySQL and/or Informix is also preferred. Experience with reporting tools including Microsoft SQL Server Report Services (SSRS), Crystal Reports Enterprise Server and/or rePortal Software. 

Preference will also be given to candidates whose work experience provides evidence of strong customer service skills; the ability to work cooperatively with clients, team members, and managers; the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; and the ability to follow an assigned project through to completion. A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college is also preferred.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit the following:

• Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to the position.
• Resume that includes complete work and salary history, and education.
• Three professional references
• Your most recent performance evaluations OR two letters of recommendation.
Go to our web site: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts to submit an online application, including the items listed above.
Attachments should be submitted only as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents. Other formats are not acceptable.
Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division. Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. In the event that a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the court may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without posting the position.

Only qualified applicants will be considered for this position. Employees of the U.S. District Court serve under "Excepted Appointments" and are considered "at will" employees (except for probation officers who may be removed for cause). Federal Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply; however, court employees are entitled to substantially the same benefits as other Federal Government employees.

The initial appointment to this position is provisional pending the successful completion of the required background checks and/or investigations. The U.S. District Court is a drug-free workplace and the applicant selected will be required to participate in a drug screening test prior to employment.

All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. Applicants are advised that false statements or omission of information on any application materials or the inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after being employed.

All promotions are subject to approval by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

Participation in the interview process will be at the applicant's own expense and relocation expenses will not be provided.

The position is subject to the mandatory electronic fund transfer (EFT) participation for payment of net pay, i.e. Direct Deposit.

Non-citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment, but employment offers will only be made to individuals who qualify under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B). In most cases, this means that an offer of employment cannot be made unless the candidate is a lawful permanent resident who is seeking U.S. citizenship as explained below. Under 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B), a lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship may not apply for citizenship until he or she has been a permanent resident for at least five years (three years if seeking naturalization as a spouse of a citizen), at which point he or she must apply for citizenship within six months of becoming eligible, and must complete the process within two years of applying (unless there is a delay caused by the processors of the application). Non-citizens who have not been permanent residents for five years will be required to execute an affidavit that they intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.