Web Developer - City Of Birmingham

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

07/08/2024

Note: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.

Grade 31

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JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Birmingham is seeking a well -qualified Web Developer to be responsible for developing web-based systems and applications to meet the end user needs in the City of Birmingham. Employees in this position assess the web-application needs (e.g., functionality, accessibility, security) within the city, perform functional testing to troubleshoot application production issues, design databases for the purposes of collecting and analyzing data, perform design and code reviews, and participate in professional development activities (e.g., research, seminars) to stay abreast of current trends and innovations in their field.

ABOUT THE PERSONNEL BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) Merit System is responsible for ensuring fairness and merit in hiring and promotion, avoiding favoritism or political influence. Our goal is to attract and retain qualified and professional employees for the public sector. The Merit System includes a wonderfully diverse set of city governments, ranging from smaller, community-minded towns to vibrant, bustling cities. Our network consists of nearly 8,000 dedicated public servants, who want to make a positive impact on our communities. We offer many rewarding careers, from public safety and city management to IT, healthcare, skilled trades, engineering and more.

A CAREER WITHIN THE MERIT SYSTEM:

The Merit System is unique as an individual typically only submits one application for a position (e.g., administrative clerk) and that single application can result in employment opportunities with potentially 23 different cities and agencies within Jefferson County, Alabama. These agencies range from the City of Birmingham and 16 surrounding suburban cities to the Jefferson County Commission, Department of Health, and three additional governmental agencies. In the Merit System, you can enjoy the security and benefits of a public sector job with growth potential. Whether you're passionate about public safety, technology, or anything in between, there's a place for you in the Merit System.

About Birmingham

Adorning the name "The Magic City," Birmingham, Alabama is a vibrant place of outstanding communities and unlimited potential. Consisting of a population of over 200,000 and serving as the central hub of a metropolitan area of over 1.1 million, the Birmingham is the largest city and the economic center of the State of Alabama.

Birmingham offers an array of advantages that make it a perfect place to start or grow your career. Today's Birmingham serves as an economic, cultural, and societal leader for the Southeast. It is home to world-class universities and medical research facilities and professionals, a critically-acclaimed culinary arts scene bursting with eclectic restaurants, a thriving arts community, a diverse range of local music venues and events, national and international sports and athletic competitions, and a progressive business climate with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a devotion to social justice. Sitting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham also provides an abundance of natural and scenic wonders, beautiful parks, hiking and biking trails, and mild weather to complement virtually any lifestyle or adventure. Birmingham provides these amenities, along with a robust, diverse and inclusive lifestyle, all while remaining as one of the most affordable cities to live in the nation.

A Career with the City of Birmingham

With the motto of Putting People First, the City of Birmingham works to ensure employees and the citizens of Birmingham are the number one priority. Employment with the City provides an opportunity to work in an environment that fosters a culture of teamwork and community, supports equity and justice, promotes employee growth and development, and encourages individualism, while also emphasizing accountability to fellow coworkers and the community. Putting People First also means that, as an employer, the City of Birmingham strives to provide and maintain a highly competitive compensation structure, excellent health and medical benefits, and a strong and secure retirement and pension plan, along with other employee wellness benefits and programs. Working with the City of Birmingham provides not only the opportunity for a productive and secure career, but also a career that provides meaning and the opportunity to truly make a difference.

To learn more about the City of Birmingham, please visit www.birminghamal.gov.

IF YOU APPLIED TO THE APRIL 7th - 19th POSTING THIS YEAR, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience developing and designing web, desktop or mobile application solutions that fully meet business needs and requirements.

• Experience developing and designing databases in Microsoft SQL Server or other related database management system.

• Experience programming in .Net environment, ASP.NET, C#, or other object oriented language.

Typical Job Duties:

• Analyzes and monitors system applications, programs, and databases by reviewing computer codes, scripts, or programming languages (e.g., ASP.Net, Java, C#, SQL, Python, etc.) in order to provide system documentation, identify programming/coding errors, and enhance system and application performance and usability.

• Designs, develops, and modifies system applications, programs, and databases by editing, updating, and writing computer code or scripts using various programming languages (e.g., ASP.Net, Java, C# SQL, Python, etc.) after meeting with users in order to meet specific user needs.

• Creates, updates, or modifies system documentation and user guides for applications by reviewing reference materials, testing system application and functionality, and assessing users' needs in order to provide users with reference materials.

• Analyzes user needs by meeting with users, management, and technical staff in order to define scope and context of the application development process.

• Serves as project manager on various system or application designs, implementations, updates, and/or integrations by acting as a team leader of technical personnel (e.g., System Analysts, Programmers, etc.) in order to resolve technical issues and lay out project planning, execution, monitoring, and completion.

• Serves as a site administrator for various systems or applications by providing user support, installing system/application updates, and managing user access rights for user systems.

• Conducts training to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.

• Designs, builds, and maintains Web sites, applications, or programs, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and/or digital media.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $74,152 - $115,024 (starting salary is commensurate with education and experience)

• Flexible work arrangements including remote/telework options for up to two days per week and alternative work schedules (e.g., four 10-hour days). Such flexible work arrangements must be approved by the Department Director.

• A City-sponsored pension retirement plan. The City of Birmingham provides a Tier 3 a "defined benefit" plan where employee retirement payments are computed using a formula that considers several factors, such as length of employment and salary history.

• Excellent medical insurance with employee monthly contribution as low as $32.50/month

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Behavioral health plan

• Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life & AD&D, Whole Life Insurance, and Short-term Disability options

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Generous holiday schedule

• Membership and admission benefits for City attractions such as the Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Museum of Art, Southern Museum of Flight, and more.

Competencies:

• Adaptability & Flexibility.

• Customer Service.

• Mathematical & Statistical Skills.

• Oral Communication & Comprehension.

• Planning & Organizing.

• Problem Solving & Decision Making.

• Researching & Referencing.

• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.

• Self-Management & Initiative.

• Teamwork & Interpersonal.

• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.

• Technical Skills.

• Training & Facilitation.

• Written Communication & Comprehension.

Critical Knowledges:

• Knowledge of computer operating systems such as UNIX and WINDOWS.

• Knowledge of information/web/application security protocols and procedures.

• Knowledge of Object Oriented programming methods (e.g., Visual basic, .NET, Java, etc.).

• Knowledge of the systems/application development life cycle including analysis methods, procedures, and best practices.

Work Environment:

Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting and involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

Physical Demands:

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. Job may also involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500, Option 1, prior to the target close date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best-qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

Employment decisions are made by the Merit System agency where the position exists. Each Merit System agency administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.

For more information on this job description, please visit http://www.pbjcal.org/employment/Descriptions

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

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