FAA: Computer Programmer I

POSITION SUMMARY

The Computer Programmer I reviews objectives and assignment details with higher level staff to ensure thorough understanding; uses judgement in selecting among authorized procedures and seeks assistance when guidelines are inadequate, significant deviations are proposed, or when unanticipated problems arise. Work is usually monitored in progress, and work may be reviewed upon completion for accuracy and compliance with standards.

• Initial assignments are designated to develop competence in applying established programming procedures to routine problems.
• Performs routine programming assignments that do not require skilled background experience but does require knowledge of established programming procedures and data processing requirements and work according to clearcut and complete specifications.
• Tests and corrects Warehouse Management Systems and/or Inventory Control programs and may work with those operators who are operating efficiency or to respond to changes in work processes and maintain records to document program development and revisions.
• Maintains and modifies routine programs, makes approved changes by amending program flow charts, developing detailed processing logic, and coding changes, tests and documents modifications and writes operator instructions, may write routine new programs using prescribed specifications, and may confer with personnel to clarify procedures, processing logic, etc.

In addition, the Computer Programmer I may evaluate simple interrelationships in the immediate programming area conferred with user representatives to gain an understanding of the situation sufficiently to formulate the needed change and implement the change upon approval of the supervisor or higher-level staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS

• Warehouse Management System (WMS), and Inventory Control Applications. (Receiving, Storing, Picking, and Shipping).
• Oracle Database Store Procedures.
• Tool for Oracle Application Developers (TOAD) for Oracle.
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 with emphasis on Visual Basic Application.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow
• Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
• Develop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
• Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
• Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes.
• Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
• Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
• Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.
• Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared.
• Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system.
• Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling and information engineering.
• Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
• Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
• Recommend new equipment or software packages.
• Use objectoriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
• Prepare costbenefit and returnoninvestment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation.
• Utilize the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
• Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results.
• Interview or survey workers, observe job performance or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.
• Core Duties: Translating code, designing flow, debugging, system analysis, and ensuring efficient processing.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of computer programming languages, operating systems, databases, algorithms, and system architecture.
• Problem Solving: Analyzing problems, evaluating solutions, creating logical plans for computer processing.
• Coding & Development: such as using code in various programs, creating flowcharts, and developing applications.
• Testing & Debugging: running programs, preparing test data, executing tests and fixing errors (bugs).
• Analysis: Analyzing systems, defining procedures, and solving complex problems.
• Documentation: Writing clear comments in code and creating processes for users or other developers.
• Collaboration: Working with team members, system analysis, engineers, and users to define requirements and resolve issues.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements

• Adaptability ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication, Written ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Communication, Oral ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Working Under Pressure ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Safety Awareness ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Responsibility ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Reliability the trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Organized possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Honesty/Integrity ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Detailed Oriented ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Accuracy ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Accountability ability to accept responsibility and account for one’s actions.

Skills and Abilities

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Vocational or Technical School Certification

Experience: Three years’ experience in computer operations.

Computer Skills: Computer Analysis

Other Requirements: Other additional duties as assigned by Management.

Other Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) steeltoed shoes, gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses/goggles, rubber apron, face shield.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment is normally performed in an industrial environment.