Clinical Programmer jobs in South Dakota

U.S. District Court District of South Dakota

The District of South Dakota

The U.S. District Court for District of South Dakota was established in 1889 when the Dakota Territory was divided into North and South Dakota. The Court handles issues pertaining to federal law within the state of South Dakota and has courthouses in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, and Aberdeen.

The U.S. District Court consists of federal court chambers, a clerk’s office, and a probation and pretrial services office. The district has two Article III district judges, two senior district judges, and three full-time magistrate judges. Additionally, U.S. Probation has satellite offices in Eagle Butte, Kyle, McLaughlin, Mission, and Winner.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota is seeking a Programmer Analyst who will function as part of the IT automation team and focus on meeting the software and program needs for employees within District Court, Probation and Pretrial Services, and Bankruptcy Court.

Programmer analysts perform professional work related to designing, modifying, and adapting existing software. Programmer analysts at this level of function are primarily responsible for writing code and meeting with end users to analyze their needs and to implement software solutions.

BENEFITS

The U.S. District Court offers a competitive benefits package to include:

• Vacation time accrual up to 104 hours per year; accrual increase with tenure
• Sick time accrual up to 104 hours per year with no accrual limit
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• Agency-subsidized federal employee health insurance plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Group life insurance plans
• Flexible spending account options
• Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) participation
• Optional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) participation with agency match

OVERVIEW OF DUTIES

• Design, develop, modify, adapt, and maintain custom applications using C#, SQL, CF Script, and TypeScript/JavaScript.
• * Install, configure, test, manage, and support national and local systems interfacing with SharePoint, Informix, and SQL.
• * Analyze end user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of software design while taking time and cost into consideration.
• * Provide technical expertise in the development and operational support of court systems and services.
• * Write and maintain documentation for automation solutions and processes as well as locally developed software.
• * Scan custom software using Sonatype and Fortify tools for vulnerability assessment and implement fixes or document issues accordingly.
• * Provide backup to other subject matter experts in support of Windows server and desktop management, wireless network management, VMware Horizon or other virtual desktop technologies.

Requirements:

• Two years of specialized* experience or completion of a master's degree or two years of graduate study (27 semester or 54 quarter hours) in an accredited university in a closely related field.
• Knowledge of applicable programming languages, databases, and application design.
• Knowledge of computer systems and networks.
• Skill in building or adapting programs, equipment, and technology.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to end users, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in writing program documentation.

*SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Progressively responsible experience in, or closely related, to the position's work that has provided the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties successfully. For example: progressively responsible experience designing, implementing, or maintaining computer systems that included completing computer project assignments involving systems analysis, computer programming, systems integration, and information technology project management.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT-related field.
• SharePoint development and administration experience.
• Experience with Informix and interfacing with CM/ECF and PACTS.
• An understanding of Microsoft SharePoint Libraries, Lists, and Workflows.
• Experience with Microsoft Server and Desktop operating systems.
• Experience with SharePoint, Office 365, OneDrive, Power BI, Power Apps, SQL, and other Microsoft Online products.
• Experience with data and systems security.
• Experience supporting large, complex, or enterprise-wide solutions.
• Previous court experience a plus.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Qualified candidates must submit the following:

• A cover letter explaining how you obtained and meet the experience requirements detailed under Job Requirements and Qualifications;
• A detailed resume to include at least three (3) professional references.
• A completed AO 78 Judicial Branch Federal Employment application, found on http://www.uscourts.gov under Court Forms.

Application packages must be emailed in PDF format with “Vacancy 03-24” in the subject line to Brooke Richards at:

recruitment@sdd.uscourts.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,551.00 - $113,078.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Rapid City, SD 57701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person