Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number |
S12192P |
Working Title |
IT Applications Support Professional - Bugwood, Tifton |
Department |
CAES-Entomology |
About the University of Georgia |
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the
UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. |
About the College/Unit/Department |
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College/Unit/Department website |
https://www.bugwood.org/ |
Posting Type |
External |
Retirement Plan |
TRS or ORP |
Employment Type |
Employee |
Benefits Eligibility |
Benefits Eligible |
Full/Part time |
Full Time |
Work Schedule |
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Additional Schedule Information |
Work schedule to be determined by supervisor |
Advertised Salary |
Commensurate with education, experience and training |
Posting Date |
06/04/2024 |
Open until filled |
Yes |
Closing Date |
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Proposed Starting Date |
07/01/2024 |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Location of Vacancy |
Tifton Area |
EEO Policy Statement |
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran 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 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally,
USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. |
Position Information
Classification Title |
IT Application Support Professional |
FLSA |
Exempt |
FTE |
1.00 |
Minimum Qualifications |
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. |
Preferred Qualifications |
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with sufficient experience to show competence and innovation in application development. (Will consider a combination of education, training and experience)
- Two or more years experience in developing web applications.
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Position Summary |
This position is part of the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia - Tifton Campus (Bugwood). The Center develops, maintains, and hosts a large number of digital tools and resources including web, smartphone, and database applications. The IT Applications Support Professional 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
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Physical Demands |
Spend the majority of the workday at the computer. |
Is driving a responsibility of this position? |
No |
Is this a Position of Trust? |
Yes |
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) |
Yes |
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. |
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities |
Develop New Web Applications and Maintain Existing Applications
- Applications may use a wide range of languages including JavaScript, CSS, HTML, NodeJS, Python, ColdFusion and Front-end Frameworks such as React, Svelte, Angular, Bootstrap.
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Percentage of time |
75 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
Project Planning/Research and Development
- This individual will be responsible for researching new ways to accomplish the aims of an application and balance implementation of new technology with time, cost, and compatibility with the other applications the Center maintains or other applications that the project will interact with.
- While older applications may have been written using technologies appropriate to the time, new languages and improved application development frameworks can be used when updating applications or taking on new projects.
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Percentage of time |
15 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
Debugging, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance
- Any application will have error handling with notifications sent to the developers. It is the responsibility of this individual to ensure that the application is performing as intended and respond when issues arise. This may involve working with other members of the team in performing root cause analysis and finding workable solutions to improve the user experience.
Miscellaneous
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Percentage of time |
10 |
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