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Transfer List Job Appointment: Regular, Full time Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. Alternate schedule may be available. Work Location: This position has an exception to work primarily remote. However, there will be instances when it is necessary to come onsite for work (with advance notice). In-person work will be conducted at the Portland Fire and Rescue Logistics building located at 1135 SE Powell Blvd. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, <a href="https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">click here</a>. Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position Union Representation: This position is represented by Professional Technical Employees, Local 17 (PROTEC17). To view this labor agreement, please click <a href="https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/documents/cop-2022-2025-collective-bargaining-agreement/download" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">here</a>. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a cover letter and resume. About the Position: The Bureau of Technology Services (BTS) is seeking a talented and motivated Applications Analyst with the passion for solving complex technical challenges to be part of our Public Safety Applications Development Team at Portland Fire & Rescue. This position will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality desktop, web and mobile software applications using Microsoft Technologies. Key Responsibilities: <ul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" type="disc"><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Design, develop, and maintain software applications using Microsoft Technologies such as .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and MAUI.<li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.<li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.<li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Provide technical support and troubleshooting for software applications.<li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation.<li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Create and maintain technical documentation.<li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Support 3rd party and legacy applications.</ul><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;">The successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive police background investigation and be able to work in a culturally and gender diverse workplace.</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: center;"> </div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: left;">Questions? </div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;">Jaclyn Snyder, Senior Recruiter</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;">Bureau of Human Resources</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: justify;"><a href="mailto:Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;">Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov</a></div> Applicants must meet each of the following qualifications per <a href="https://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/11985">HRAR 7.01</a>: <ul><li>Hold regular status in this classification<li>Passed probationary period</ul>Or<ul><li>Hold limited duration status in this classification</ul>The following are the knowledge, skills and abilities that the bureau has identified as critical and your resume should include/highlight these areas:<ol><li style="list-style-type: inherit;">Experience in software development using Microsoft Technologies, including Visual Studio, C#, ASP.NET Core, jQuery, Blazor, MAUI, SQL Server, and IIS.<li style="list-style-type: inherit;">Experience building line of business applications.<li style="list-style-type: inherit;">Strong understanding of object-oriented programming.<li style="list-style-type: inherit;">Experience with web development and RESTful APIs. <li style="list-style-type: inherit;">Experience with DevOps practices and tools such as AzureDevOps.</ol> Applicants must also possess:<ul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Ability to pass a comprehensive police background investigation.</ul>Although not required, you may have:<ul style="list-style-type: disc;padding: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 40.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Experience creating reports using Crystal Reports<li style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;">Knowledge of Microsoft Visual Basic 6 (VB6) and Microsoft Windows Presentation Framework (WPF)</ul> <div style="text-align: justify;">A review of your eligibility will be conducted and validated. If you meet the eligibility requirements you will be placed on the lateral transfer eligible list. Please read the City of Portland <a href="https://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/11985">Administrative Rule 7.01</a> for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to final selection. </div>Application InstructionsApplicants must submit a professional résumé online, as well as answer the supplemental questions pertaining to eligibility per HRAR 7.01:<ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Your answers to the supplemental questions will be validated to ensure you meet the eligibility requirement per HRAR 7.01. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in ineligibility.<li style="text-align: justify;">Your résumé should support information that reflects the knowledge, skills and abilities identified in the To Qualify section. Resume is not used in determining eligibility to be placed on the transfer eligibility list, it will provide information for consideration in the selection process.</ul>Do not attach materials not requested. If you are requesting <a href="http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/article/423766">Veteran's Preference</a>, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veteran's Administration Letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment for which you apply. Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted at the time transfer application request is submitted. It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the email below. Questions? Bureau of Human Resources inboxrecruitment@portlandoregon.govAn Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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