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;

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• 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

The Local Government Health Insurance Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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

1. 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)

1. 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.