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The Modesto Irrigation District is currently recruiting to fill one full-time regular position in the IT Applications Support Department, Information Technology Division, to analyze, design, develop, test, and maintain technology solutions and enterprise applications across a diverse application portfolio that supports MID's business operations.
A strong candidate should possess a solid understanding of relational databases and programming principles, work effectively with cross-functional teams to design, improve, and support internal applications, and be capable of building and maintaining robust data-driven systems. Responsibilities include writing and optimizing SQL queries to support reporting, analytics, and operational decision-making throughout the organization. This position offers an excellent opportunity to expand your technical expertise and gains hands-on experience within a dynamic, enterprise-level environment.
The position will be filled at the appropriate level (Programmer Analyst I or Programmer Analyst II) based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
Any Qualified Individual May Apply. This is an non-exempt position and is part of the IBEW Administrative, Technical, and Clerical Bargaining Unit. The list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill other Programmer Analyst I/II vacancies that may occur within the District through October 28, 2026.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
PROGRAMMER ANALYST I:
Other duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
Any combination of education, experience, knowledge and abilities may satisfy the necessary minimum qualifications. A typical way to obtain the education, experience, knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics or closely related field.
Experience:
Supplemental Information
APPLY IMMEDIATELY. The position is open until filled. Screening of applications will begin on or after December 17, 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on a comparative basis and only those most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process which will consist of an overall assessment of the individual's skills through (1) oral interview; and (2) contacting of references to include current and former supervisors. The applicant must perform successfully in each phase of the recruitment in order to continue in the recruitment process.
Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact Human Resources at . California Relay Service is available at voice and TDD. The Modesto Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED AND PASS A MEDICAL EXAM INCLUDING A DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREEN AND A COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK. INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
A strong candidate should possess a solid understanding of relational databases and programming principles, work effectively with cross-functional teams to design, improve, and support internal applications, and be capable of building and maintaining robust data-driven systems. Responsibilities include writing and optimizing SQL queries to support reporting, analytics, and operational decision-making throughout the organization. This position offers an excellent opportunity to expand your technical expertise and gains hands-on experience within a dynamic, enterprise-level environment.
The position will be filled at the appropriate level (Programmer Analyst I or Programmer Analyst II) based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
Any Qualified Individual May Apply. This is an non-exempt position and is part of the IBEW Administrative, Technical, and Clerical Bargaining Unit. The list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill other Programmer Analyst I/II vacancies that may occur within the District through October 28, 2026.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
PROGRAMMER ANALYST I:
- Perform single activities in support of information technologies, which may include assisting in developing, designing, modifying and maintaining software for applications.
- Activities may apply to applications software in support of administrative information systems, communications systems and desktop personal systems including software in support of voice, data and/or video technologies or infrastructures.
- In addition to duties described in Programmer Analyst I, perform multiple activities in support of information technologies, which may include assisting in developing, designing, modifying and maintaining software for applications.
Other duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
Any combination of education, experience, knowledge and abilities may satisfy the necessary minimum qualifications. A typical way to obtain the education, experience, knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics or closely related field.
Experience:
- Program Analyst I: None
- Program Analyst II: Three (3) years of related programming/analysis experience.
- Knowledge of programming languages and environments utilizing structured techniques; system analysis, statistical methods, principles and techniques of programming and applicable programming software.
- Ability to create, adapt, integrate and deploy software to solve problems and enable new opportunities; update, modify, test and repair existing software to ensure continued utility; identify, test and monitor how problems affect function and performance; adapt, combine and improve existing products, processes and programs; contribute to and influence decisions regarding division policies and procedures.
- In addition to the knowledge and abilities described above, ability to help develop innovative solutions when appropriate.
Supplemental Information
APPLY IMMEDIATELY. The position is open until filled. Screening of applications will begin on or after December 17, 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on a comparative basis and only those most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process which will consist of an overall assessment of the individual's skills through (1) oral interview; and (2) contacting of references to include current and former supervisors. The applicant must perform successfully in each phase of the recruitment in order to continue in the recruitment process.
Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact Human Resources at . California Relay Service is available at voice and TDD. The Modesto Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED AND PASS A MEDICAL EXAM INCLUDING A DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREEN AND A COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK. INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.