Programmer Jobs in Honolulu, HI (NOW HIRING)

Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 26-0321 The immediate vacancies are with the Department of Budget & Finance located in Downtown. THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 50 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Journeyworker: $5,527 to $7,870 per month (SR-22, Step D to M). Senior Specialist/Subject Matter Expert: $6,221 to $8,855 per month (SR 24, Step D to M). Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Duties Summary Positions assigned to this level will independently perform the full range of Systems Programming work ranging from the Journeyworker to the Senior Specialist/Subject Matter Expert levels. PROGRAMMER: Under general supervision, studies specific administrative, scientific, or engineering functions to determine, define, and formulate the applicability of new or modified application programs. Identifies all aspects of the assigned problem and evaluates user requirements in terms of the capabilities of the available hardware and software.

Develops proper documentation that outlines the logical steps to be followed in solving the problem and prepares systems specifications, including input and output formats. PROGRAMMER, SENIOR: Under general direction, plans and performs the analysis of major activities and guides the subsequent design and implementation of systems for the application of electronic data processing or for the improvement of existing data processing applications. Job is primarily concerned with broad aspects of data processing systems with the objective of utilizing available hardware, software and personnel resources in the most efficient manner.

Develops new and more effective interactions between systems while reducing redundancies in storage and processing. May supervise employees engaged in developing, maintaining, and modifying applications programs. Journeyworker: Performs complex professional work and exercises independent judgment, discretion and adaptation in determining an approach and applying broad concepts, subject matter knowledge, professional skills and techniques in order to successfully complete assignments and fulfill the full scope of responsibilities.

Assignments require considerable knowledge of applicable laws, rules, policies, regulations and procedures in a subject matter area or field of expertise; and typically requires the analysis and understanding of various factors, conditions, processes, functions etc., in order to formulate a feasible solution/work product. Controlling precedents, policies, procedures and decisions are not immediately apparent to problems being analyzed. Positions may be assigned work as a generalist, performing the full range of professional work from simple to highly complex assignments, but spends the majority of work time performing complex professional work

Positions may be assigned work as a specialist performing the full range of work in a specialized area encompassing a range of complexity from simple to highly complex work, but spends a majority of work time performing complex work in the specialized area. Senior Specialist/Subject Matter Expert: Performs the most advanced level or work, requiring the application of comprehensive and in-depth knowledge, and seasoned judgment. As the senior specialist, positions serve as a project or team leader initiating, coordinating, and completing highly complex projects.

Projects are of such scope and complexity to require directing a team of lower level specialists at the journeyworker level, and ensuring accuracy and timely completion. As the subject matter expert, positions perform the most complex work in a particular subject matter area for a majority of work time on a regular and continuing basis; and/or provides expert advisory, consultative, and technical guidance to others on their respective area of expertise. Assignments require the resolution of novel, controversial or unusual situations; encompass a broad range of elements, some of which are conflicting and difficult to reconcile or accommodate; and/or involve responsibility for highly complex projects and/or activities that require the consideration and reconciliation of various issues of an unprecedented nature.

Decision-making is difficult because of the uncertainty in approach, methodology, or interpretation and evaluation of processes that result from events such as continuing and frequent changes in program, technological developments, unknown phenomena, or conflicting requirements. The work requires originating new techniques and/or standards. Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Excess Information Technology Experience as described below or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.

Specialized Experience: Two (2) to Four (4) years of professional Information Technology (IT) experience in the Programming specialty area or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Job Related Competencies Required: Depending upon the level you are interested in and being considered for, applicants must possess experience and/or training which demonstrates a basic understanding of at least some of the following competencies: Customer Focus, Initiative, Reading, Writing, Oral Communication, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Reasoning, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Technical Competence, and Organizational Awareness. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQRs).

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TESTING INFORMATION The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.

If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

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