Application Support Specialist

Recruitment #042816-MADA03-120300

Summary Statement

This class is responsible for assisting in systems analysis and design and for writing, testing, debugging and documentation of computer programs.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Assists higher level Application Support Specialists in system analysis and design.
     
  • Designs computer program logic and prepares flow charts or other methods of illustrating logical sequence.
     
  • Writes new programs and modifies existing programs; reviews program codes for accuracy and completeness.
     
  • Develops test data; tests and debugs computer programs.
     
  • Prepares time and cost estimates for completion of work assignments.
     
  • Writes incident and progress reports and closeout letters informing users of work completed.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Application Support Specialist
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Six months experience in information systems analysis and design.
  2. Six months experience in computer programming languages including the latest generation.
  3. Knowledge of database management concepts and systems development lifecycle methodology.  

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Selection Plan