Program Analyst (Info Tech Spec III) AED001079AHN

To apply visit www.azstatejobs.gov  Use keyword EDU  This position will close 5/5/2008

Under the leadership of Superintendent Tom Horne, the Arizona Department of Education is committed to our mission of ensuring academic excellence for all students. We are always seeking highly qualified professionals who share our passion for enriching student's lives! For more information about ADE, please visit http://www.ade.az.gov/ To view the benefits that the State of Arizona / ADE have to offer, please visit http://www.ade.az.gov/postjob_inter/benefits.asp

Job Description: The Arizona Department of Education Information Technology section is seeking an Information Technology Specialist III. This individual will be responsible for software maintenance of existing applications and development of new applications to support operations at the Health and Nutrition Services unit of ADE.

The successful candidate will have professional experience developing n-tier web-based software systems for Microsoft server platforms, and can demonstrate proficiency in all of the following technical areas: T-SQL, SQL Server 2000, Visual Basic 6.0, COM+, ADO, XML, XSLT, IIS, ASP, VBScript, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Microsoft office products. Additional knowledge of .NET development platform is favorable. Candidates must also possess solid DB, OO, and UI design experience, and strong analysis, communication, collaboration, documentation, and time-management.

Knowledge needed:
* Knowledge and understanding of the software development lifecycle

Skills needed:

* Skills in system analysis and software design
* Skills in MS Visual Basic 6.0, MS SQL Server 2000, MS Windows
server technologies, Microsoft Office tools
* Skills in COM+ DLL design and development for statelessness,
transaction control, etc
* Skills in relational database design, development and coding (T-
SQL), optimization
* Skills in Web development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and
platforms (IIS, ASP, VBScript)
* Skills in Extensible Markup Language (XML, XSD) and Extensible
Stylesheet Languages (XSL, XSLT, XPATH)
* Skills in software and systems troubleshooting and debugging

Ability needed:
* Abilities in user interface (UI) design, reporting, and technical
documentation

During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADE Human Resources office at (602) 542-3186 or via e-mail at HumanResourcesGroup@azed.gov The Arizona Department of Education of the State of Arizona does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Administrative Services, 1535 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85007, Phone: (602) 542-3186, Fax: (602) 542-3073.