IT Applications Programmer 2 // Craft CMS & Graphic Design LOCALPERMANENT

Job Description

Supplemental Information

The Louisiana Educational TV Authority (also known as Louisiana Public Broadcasting - LPB) is seeking an IT Applications Programmer 2 to be a part of their Educational Services team.

Preference will be given to the candidate who possess the following skills:

  • Ensures that LETA’s applications and digital services are operating properly.
  • Identifies, researches and resolves program, server, and computer workstation problems.
  • Creates and maintains base of operating programs, content and technical standards for all LETA applications and digital services.
  • Designs, codes, compiles, tests, debugs, modifies and documents.
  • Works in multiple operating system environments including Windows, Linux/Unix, and Mac.
  • Reviews, analyzes, and stays current with programming languages and trends.
  • Evaluates traffic to LETA’s digital sites; provides basic reports and analysis to appropriate personnel.
  • Supports response to viewer feedback regarding LETA’s digital sites.
  • Digitizes audio and video for LETA and other state agencies.
  • Supports digital presences for LETA programs, in collaboration with staff, independent program producers, and contractors.
  • Prepares, maintains, and posts digital media.
  • Supports the agency’s social media and promotions efforts.
  • Scans, creates, or re-creates artwork, complex interactive multimedia graphics, rollovers, and animation for LETA’s digital sites.
  • Coordinates with independent contractors to assure that all files are provided in appropriate format(s).
  • Assists and advises LETA staff who are less familiar with programming languages, computer graphics, layout, digital authoring software, programs, and digital processes.
  • Coordinates with personnel responsible for outside associated digital sites.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Megan Wright
Louisiana Educational TV Authority
Information Technology Department
7733 Perkins Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767-5660
[email protected]

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree plus one year of professional level experience in information technology.

SUBSTITUTIONS:
Two years of experience or training in information technology or electronic technician work will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine experience or training in information technology or electronic technician work and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:

A maximum of 90 semester hours may be combined with experience or training in information technology or electronic technician work to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for six months of experience or training in information technology or electronic technician work towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience or training in information technology or electronic technician work towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for one year and six months of experience or training in information technology or electronic technician work towards the baccalaureate degree.

College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of one year and six months of experience or training in information technology or electronic technician work towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 90 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least six months of experience or training in information technology or electronic technician work to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

An associate degree in computer science will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

Verifiable experience in computer systems programming; or in systems, database, or network enterprise system support (hardware or software level) at a Louisiana State agency as a student worker enrolled in any baccalaureate degree program will substitute for the one year of required professional experience on a month for month basis. A letter from the agency employing the former student must be submitted with the application and retained as part of the former student worker's record.

A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in computer science, management information systems (MIS), quantitative business analysis--computer science, electrical engineering, information systems and decision sciences, computer engineering, telecommunications, or computer information systems will substitute for the one year of required experience.

A master's degree in the above fields will substitute for the one year of required experience.

NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Commission of Higher Education; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:
To perform advanced programming work by preparing program specifications and to code, debug, test, and document complex programs.

Level of Work:
Experienced.

Supervision Received:
General from more experienced Information Technology applications personnel.

Supervision Exercised:
May provide technical programming advice to other Information Technology Applications Programmers.

Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies. (Individual departments may restrict assignment of these duties to the Information Technology section.)

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Information Technology Applications Programmer 1 by the presence of responsibility for writing program specifications and providing technical assistance to Information Technology Applications Programmers. Additionally, the Programmer 2 level may involve user contact; whereas, the lower level generally has no contact with users.

Differs from Information Technology Applications Programmer Analyst 1 by the absence of systems analysis work.

Examples of Work

Designs, codes, compiles, tests, debugs, modifies and documents new or existing complex applications programs within accepted standards, procedures and guidelines.

Prepares JCL (or other control languages) and systems utilities for use in the applications environment.

Identifies, researches and assists in resolving program, machine, data or software problems, frequently in consultation with other employees, supervisors, or users.

Meets with users to determine needs and parameters, and to evaluate results; assists in writing user guides and production run books.

Provides technical advice, assistance, and guidance to employees who are less experienced or familiar with a specific programming language.

May operate a variety of information processing equipment.

Maintains small production systems and documentation and assists on large production systems.

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

How to Apply

Contact Info

  • Company: Louisiana Public Broadcasting
  • Location: Baton Rouge, LA, US
  • Phone Number: 2257674275
  • Email Address:
  • Website: https://lpb.org
  Posted May 3, 2022