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CITY OF SANTA ANA SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST DEFINITION Under direction, assists in supervising and coordinating the activities of the City's electronic data processing operation and performs complex systems analysis and programming work. F~-~PLES OF DUTIES Confers with and advises operating department personnel regarding feasibility and cost of implementing new or revised automated record keeping and management infor- mation systems; assists facility manager in the development of projects and the preparation of general work schedules and priorities; assigns, supervises, coordi- mates and reviews the work of principal subordinates and resolves problems arising from work in progress; coordinates systems and procedures activities with client departments and other agencies; performs difficult and complex systems analysis and programming for a wide variety of EDP applications; assumes responsibility for the development, implementation and maintenance of an assigned group of systems, keeps informed of software needs and its availability from manufacturers; evaluates manufacturer's software releases for applicability; assists in scheduling and con- trolling the day-to-day activities of the various data processing sections, includ- ing computer operation~ data control, and key punch; trains or supervises the train- ing of subordinate personnel; assumes responsibility for the operation of the faci- lity in the absence or at the direction of the manager; performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS Under the direction of the facility manager, an employee of this class sUPervises, coordinates and reviews the work of principal subordinates; advises facility mana- ger of software needs and performs complex systems analysis and programming for a wide variety of EDP applications. Assumes responsibility for the operation of the facility in the absence or at the direction of the facility manager. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALII~ICATIONS Two years of college including or supplemented by successful completion of course work in electronic data processing and three years' experience in EDP including one year at the progran~er analyst level with experience in the use of COBOL or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills: Thorough knowledge of: electronic computer operations and limitations, COBOL and computer programming including testing and debugging. Knowledge of: a wide variety of software and their relevant capabilities. Ability to: formulate, analyze and prepare new computer programs and systems; cooperate and communicate effectively with associates and user personnel; prepare clear and logical proposals and reports and pro~ram documentation; analyze problcm~ for computer programming and to work out efficient solutions; establish and maintaln effective workJ, ng relations with admini.~;- trative officials, and employees; manage operation of EDP facility, and to supervis~ and coordinate a number of principal subordinates.