PROGRAMMER/ANALYST

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PROGRAMMER/ANALYST

DEPARTMENT OF WATER

BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Number of Positions: 1

Grade G-06; Salary: $79,260

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on Friday, May 9, 2025.

This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under supervision, assists in the development and modification of centralized automated systems to replace manual processes, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Interviews systems users to identify information processing needs

* Analyzes work flow and data requirements to determine the feasibility of converting processes to computerized

systems

* Prepares visual representations of procedures identified for conversion to computerized systems

* Designs routine systems, updates existing systems, or modifies vendor products to meet user needs

* Assists in modifying and/or maintaining existing programs and databases to conform to business requirements or

systems changes

* Specifies conversion and maintenance criteria, input and output file details, physical data structures, and data screens

to implement systems changes

* Writes detailed program specifications for the development of computer software

* Confers with vendors on systems design and standard systems malfunctions

* Assists in the installation and testing of computer applications and the resolution of operational problems

* Assists in coordinating access to existing systems, ensuring security and data integrity

* Trains user staff on systems operations, software, and procedures

* Prepares training guides and systems documentation for new and modified systems

* Writes computer programs

* Coordinates changes to firewall policies in a Tufin management environment

* Supports end users using software and hardware connected through local and wide area networks by telephone, remotely or in person

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION: Jardine Water Purification Plant

1000 East Ohio

HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology/Systems, or a directly related field

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma at the time of processing.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

* Previous work experience identifying and translating user needs into technical applications.

• Previous work experience providing hardware and software support.
• Previous work experience responding to user requests and troubleshooting.
• Previous work experience resolving application problems.
• Proficiency in operating a personal computer (PC).
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor