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  • Programmer Analyst - Sheriff's Office - Time Limited

    Santa Rosa, California United States Sonoma County, CA Full Time $110,617.36 - $134,452.27 Annually Sep 06, 2025
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    Sonoma County, CA

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    Job Description

    Position Information

    The Sheriff's Office is seeking an experienced IT professional to join their team as a Programmer Analyst.

    Starting salary up to $64.42/hour ($ 134,452 /year) plus a competitive total compensation package!*

    What We Offer

    Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:
      ◦ Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available after probationary period depending on the assignment
      ◦ Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
      ◦ Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
      ◦ County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
      ◦ Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
      ◦ Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
      ◦ Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
      ◦ Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education


    About the Position

    The Sheriff's Office is recruiting to fill a Programmer Analyst - Time-Limited position that is currently funded through October 8, 2029. As part of the Technical Services Bureau in the Sheriff's Office , the Programmer Analyst will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing innovative website and database solutions to solve Sheriff’s Office challenges and needs. This position will:
      ◦ Work with Sheriff’s Office management and staff to analyze and improve operations by creating application interfaces, web-based applications, and reporting dashboards
      ◦ Create impactful reporting solutions to help the Sheriff’s Office and the public better understand crime, arrest, inmate, and critical incident data both in real-time and for historical analysis
      ◦ Improve the Sheriff’s Office responsiveness and transparency by creating and improving dynamic website databases and content
      ◦ Support Sheriff’s Office investigations by developing new ways to analyze and present relevant data
      ◦ Assist with the creation of policies and procedures to ensure integrity, availability, and security of applications and web services
      ◦ Create documentation, training manuals, and other audio and visual mediums to assist with usage and support of technology
      ◦ Analyze and plan application development requirements, recommend hardware and software technology for future needs, and assist with installs and upgrades of database management and application development technology

    The ideal candidate is a problem solver who manages their time efficiently and effectively. They will have excellent verbal and written communications skills which will be used to evaluate and recommend multiple possible solutions to complex problems. They are confident communicators across diverse audiences and capable of delivering both informational and persuasive presentations. The ideal candidate will also bring experience working with and/or possess knowledge of many of the following:

      ◦ C# and/or Visual Basic.NET
      ◦ Microsoft Visual Studio
      ◦ Object Oriented Programming
      ◦ Microsoft SQL and stored procedures (T-SQL)
      ◦ SQL Server integration studio (SSIS) and/or SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
      ◦ Web Application Programming Interface (API) and/or Asynchronous JavaScript And XML (AJAX)
      ◦ ASP.NET, Razor, Blazor, Model-View-Controller (MVC) and/or Web forms
      ◦ HyperText Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
      ◦ Microsoft PowerShell
      ◦ JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) and Extensible Markup Language (XML) data structure and computer formats
      ◦ Entity Framework Object-relational mapping (ORM)

    Possession of any current Microsoft Developer certifications is highly desired.

    This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Programmer Analyst position in the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title of this position is Human Services Systems and Programming Analyst.

    *Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory .

    Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Any combination of education and experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this would include:

    Experience: Three years of experience performing both systems analysis/design and programming for business applications, which entailed analysis and design of several systems.

    Education: Completion of completion of 24 semester college units or 36 quarter units in computer science or information systems.

    License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.

    The position advertised on this announcement does not require possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Knowledge of: techniques used for finding and correcting problems in programs and systems; principles and methods of business applications programming; principles and methods used in analysis and application development; principles of systems and procedures analysis and documentation; uses and limitations of applications; programming languages applicable to system in use in operating department; current developments in applications development and database administration; operating capabilities of common hardware configurations; project management methods and techniques; database design, development, administration and management concepts and techniques; data mining, storage, and warehousing methods; state-of-the-art Internet technologies, methods, standards, and issues (e.g., security, privacy, accessibility); Internet services concepts and best practices; Internet services architecture.

    Ability to: Define complex problem areas, collect and evaluate data, validate conclusions and make recommendations; develop complex systems for efficient operations; modify and write complex programs for efficient business applications; plan, coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement recommendations; write instructions and procedures and prepare systems and programming documentation; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with users and others contacted in the course of work; prepare clear and concise written reports; identify and take corrective actions to solve problems in programs and production systems; concentrate on many complex elements of a problem; investigate, evaluate, and select tools and methods for improving productivity and software quality; plan and manage the migration of databases to new technologies, such as the migration to client-server or Web-enabled databases; plan and oversee the installation or reinstallation process and coordinate with specialists in other functional areas to resolve connectivity, compatibility, reliability, security, and related issues.

    Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

      ◦ Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
      ◦ You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
      ◦ You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
      ◦ Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

    Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

    Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.

    Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

    The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

    An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
      ◦ Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

    Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

    Additional Information

    Being part of the Sheriff's Office and being expected to keep the public safe requires a thorough background investigation process. This process includes an assessment of prior work history, verifying educational experiences, court reports, public records searches, and understanding past patterns relating to drug usage, financial patterns, etc. This entails gathering a significant amount of information from job candidates and speaking to former employers, friends, family members, etc. Polygraphs, drug tests, and medical and physical examinations are also part of this process. Candidates must be honest and forthcoming about information that may arise during the background process. Deception during any portion of this process is grounds for disqualification, even after employment. This process can take anywhere from 3-5 months. Many factors are taken into consideration and one should not assume a credit issue or prior drug use is automatically disqualifying. Candidates will be given the opportunity to present mitigating information they feel should be considered. You are encouraged to be as responsive as possible while this process is taking place to help expedite the timeline, and we encourage you to stay patient and interested in this great career opportunity while this process is taking place.

    You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

    Please read the Sheriff's Office Pre-Employment Drug Use Guidelines for further information.

    How to Apply

    Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

    The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

    HR Analyst: JL
    HR Technician: RR

    Important Note: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

    County of Sonoma Benefits: General*

    These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

    Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

    Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

    Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

    IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

    Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

    Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

    Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

    For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at Labor Agreements & Salary Resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits, including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts, go to Human Resources or contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonomacounty.gov or (707) 565-2900.

    *Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

    Closing Date/Time: 9/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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