Application Programmer Associate-Ento (Bugwood)

EEO Policy Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02., This position is part of the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia - Tifton Campus (Bugwood). The Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health develops, maintains and hosts a large number of digital tools and resources including web, smartphone, and database applications., This incumbent is responsible for working with center staff, federal and state agencies, and other stakeholders to maintain and develop the Bugwood digital resources. They also serve a leading role in web application development. The Application Programmer Associate must have a working knowledge of programming languages such as NodeJS, ColdFusion, Python and JavaScript. Additional familiarity and experience with front-end frameworks such as React or Svelte would be a benefit. The job requires understanding of how to create web applications that provide users with efficient and effective means of interacting with data. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Programming languages such as JavaScript, CSS, HTML, NodeJS, Python, ColdFusion
• Front-end Frameworks such as React, Svelte, Angular, Bootstrap
• Testing, Environment aware configuration and development
• Effective written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Maintain appropriate documentation
• Working knowledge of or proven capability to quickly learn additional programming languages, systems, and other tools as needed.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit at a computer most of the day.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website., Develop new web applications and maintain existing applications

• Maintain web applications
• Design, develop, test, and deploy new web applications
• Implement both front-end and back-end functionalities
• Follow best practices
• Document source code
• Gather user requirements for requested application features, improvements, etc.
• Resolve applications' bugs, issues, defects, etc.
• Applications' performance optimization and improvement

Percentage of time 60, Quality Control

• Test applications for potential functionality and data security issues and document findings.
• Investigate and resolve bugs/issues for both new development and existing applications and document progress.

Percentage of time 20, Project Planning/Research and Development

• Research, test, and learn new software development tools and frameworks as assigned by project analysts/managers.
• Interpret website functionality requirements based on client descriptions.
• Provide estimates of development time requirements to project managers/supervisors.
• Document proposed application architecture/code for new projects and features.

Percentage of time 10, Miscellaneous

• Assemble information for use in applications
• Computer technical support
• Server administration
• Other duties as assigned

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with sufficient experience to show competence and innovation in application development.

• Experience in developing web applications for forestry, agriculture and/or natural resources.

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine. About the College/Unit/Department In 2018, The UGA Tifton Campus began a yearlong Centennial celebration with various events to commemorate its 100th anniversary of providing updated research to the community. Research is done on a wide range of commodities, including cotton, peanuts, vegetables and turf grass, all of which make agriculture the No. 1 industry in Georgia. In 2004, a teaching program was initiated and it has been growing ever since. College-level instruction on campus is aimed at undergraduate and graduate-degree level study.