Jobs: UF Libraries, Web/Application Developer (IT Expert) – come work with us on our amazing team!

Please see the job announcement below and on the Library HR page. We have an amazing team, including great folks like our Exhibits Coordinator who does all of the webdesign for online exhibitions, folks in Digital Production Services and Digital Development, me for Digital Scholarship, our soon to be hired person for the Data Librarian, a huge crew of people going through the Digital Humanities Library Group year-long training program, and others who all form a supportive and friendly team with a lot of technical, design, user interface, training, and other know-hows that support web development activities overall.

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POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:                   Web/Application Developer (IT Expert)
REPORTS TO:              Head, Web and Software Development
SALARY:                      $57,957 annually
Requisition #:  0907018
DEADLINE DATE:      12/7/2014
JOB SUMMARY
The Libraries’ Information Technology department serves as the focal point for planning, managing and coordinating computer based information resources that support library operations. The Libraries’ Information Technology department manages servers that support 800 workstations used by 270 staff with over 6 million on-site and over 20 million virtual visitors a year to the Libraries.
As a member of the Web and Software Development unit, the Web/Application Developer (IT Expert) is responsible for software analysis, programming and database design and administration. This includes software to assist in internal business operations and to assist patrons to make full use of library resources. The IT Expert codes and implements complex software systems and may act in capacity of backup administrator on various library-wide database instances.  Primary duties are as a web programmer, working within the framework of one or more established content management systems (CMS).  Other duties include programming associated with special projects, staff training and participation in internal and external committees.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, implementation and maintenance of web applications in support of the Libraries’ websites.  This may include support for web content management systems (CMS) based on differing programming and scripting languages.

• Develop, document and maintain applications, modules, plugins and skins, as applicable to the specific content management system (CMS). The underlying programming, scripting, query, and markup languages may include, but are not limited to PHP, C#, JavaScript, Microsoft SQL, MySQL, HTML5 and CSS.  Coding projects should be accurate, effective, efficient, secure, completed by designated timelines and be sufficiently documented so that a fellow team-member familiar with the specific programming language can determine program flow and make modifications based upon the associated documentation.
• Perform software systems analysis for the purpose of capturing and translating user and customer needs into tangible multi-user software system requirements and functionality. Promote, and actively participate in, a process that provides for thorough and documented concept analysis and project pre-planning.  The process should identify the specific project goals and sizing.  The process should employ fact-finding mechanisms such as committee participation, literature research, staff interviews, questionnaires and focus groups, as necessary, in order to define the specific nature and scope of the project and the programmatic solution.
• Employ secure coding practices. Code to be used in a production environment is subject to the approval of the appropriate governing IT Security entity.

Design, implementation and maintenance of special project programming associated with internal (Library and UF) and external grants.

• Provide technical assistance and expertise during the pre-proposal development of projects.
• Prepare cost and time estimates for proposed projects requiring software development.
• Provide leadership, and serve as project team member on awarded projects for both internal and externally sponsored projects.
• Perform software systems analysis for the purpose of capturing and translating user and customer needs into tangible multi-user software system requirements and functionality. Promote, and actively participate in, a process that provides for thorough and documented concept analysis and project pre-planning.  The process should identify the specific project goals and sizing.  The process should employ fact-finding mechanisms such as committee participation, literature research, staff interviews, questionnaires and focus groups, as necessary, in order to define the specific nature and scope of the project and the programmatic solution.
• Employ secure coding practices. Code to be used in a production environment is subject to the approval of the appropriate governing IT Security entity.
• Ensure timely completion of IT deadlines related to project completion schedules.

End-user Support and Training

• Provide response and resolution of the Web/Web Programming related helpdesk Requests.
• As needed, provide training and instruction in the use of web and programming interfaces.

Professional Development

• Expand knowledge base in the area of web, multi-media and mobile technologies through independent research, teacher-led or online training and by participation in professional meetings.

Perform other incidental duties necessary to accomplish the essential functions listed above.  Represent the Information Technology Department in internal and external committees, teams and similar work-groups.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
High school diploma and four years of any combination of relevant experience, education and/or certification. The level of expertise and skill required to qualify for a position in this classification is generally attained through combinations of education and experience in the field. While such employees commonly have a bachelor’s or higher degree, no particular academic degree is required.
Preferred:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science
• Programming experience within a WordPress and DotNetNuke CMS
• Experience with multiple programming languages, with preference given to familiarity with PHP and C#
• SQL experience. Specific familiarity with MySQL and Microsoft SQL (T-SQL) preferred
• Demonstrated experience with HTML and CSS and experience with web scripting languages, in particular javascript
• Experience with developing and delivering training
• Experience working on grants
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with faculty, students, staff and administrators.

The University of Florida
The University of Florida (UF) is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The state’s oldest and most comprehensive university, UF is among the nation’s most academically diverse public universities. UF has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. It is one of only 17 public, land-grant universities that belong to the Association of American Universities. UF traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853 and is now one of the largest universities in the nation, with more than 50,000 students. For more information, please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.
GEORGE A. SMATHERS LIBRARIES
The libraries of the University of Florida form the largest information resource system in the state of Florida. The UF Libraries consist of seven libraries; six are in the system known as the George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida. The libraries hold over 5,800,000 print volumes, 8,100,000 microfilms, 630,000 e-books, 121,016 full-text electronic journals, 889 electronic databases, 1,300,000 documents and 766,000 maps and images. The libraries have built a number of nationally significant research collections, including the Latin American, Judaica, Florida History, Children’s Literature, and Maps and Imagery Collections. The Smathers Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), and LYRASIS. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians, technical/clerical staff and student assistants.
COMMUNITY
Gainesville, Florida and the surrounding community are home to approximately 240,000 people and both the University of Florida and Santa Fe College.  Situated just over an hour from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, the city is surrounded by over 40 nature parks, including many spring-fed lakes and rivers. In 2007, Gainesville was ranked as the “Best Place to Live and Work” by Frommer’s Cities Ranked and Rated and as one of the “Best Places to Live and Play” by National Geographic Adventure. Gainesville is known as an innovative municipal government and an innovative city. Gainesville continues to receive national recognition as a top-rated city. Some of Gainesville’s accolades are listed at the Gainesville Awards and Recognition link. A recent article in Florida Trend Magazine offers an in depth Community Portrait of Gainesville and the University of Florida. Gainesville was featured in the Top 100 Best Places to Love 2014 on Livability, America’s Best Places to Live & Visit. The area has numerous cultural institutions and is a haven for sports fans. Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Tallahassee, and St. Augustine are all within a two hour drive.
Benefits
Vacation days, paid holidays, and sick leave days; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax. Prospective employees should review the information about employment and benefits at UF available at http://www.hr.ufl.edu/training/neo/default.asp.
Application Process
The University of Florida is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minority group members. We are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic environment; we strongly encourage applications from women, members of underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line confidential and voluntary demographic self-disclosure form which can be found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm. This information is collected by the University of Florida’s Office of Human Resources to track applicant trends and is in no way considered by the Smathers Libraries in the selection process.
If you are interested in this position please apply online at http://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/58831
For further details about this position please contact Tina Marie Litchfield at (352) 273-2595.