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Information Technology Technical Associate (Senior Digital Library Applications Developer) University Library (Job ID #33498)
Library Systems
Civil Service
Chicago
03/16/2014
Minimum $75,000
Days
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
The University Library seeks an Information Technology Technical Associate (Senior Digital Library Applications Developer) to design information, research and storage systems to support the Library’s goal of providing quality resources and expertise to students, faculty and staff. The Senior Digital Library Applications Developer will act as project manager in designing or modifying information systems. This position reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Information Technology.
 
 
The UIC Library Information Technology division provides support for a wide range of services, including over 50 unique digital collections, many focusing on the history and culture of Chicago. Current and forthcoming projects address large-scale digital asset management and preservation, discovery of geographic information and support for e-science. The UIC Library is also a crucial partner in the development of the Chicago Collections Consortium portal, which will link the archival and digital collections of over a dozen Chicago area universities and cultural institutions.
 
Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties)
 
1.      Works with Assistant University Librarian for IT in prioritizing projects that will be completed.
 
2.      Meets and negotiates with stakeholders (faculty, students, staff) to understand their needs and build information systems that improve access to Library resources.
 
3.      Leads teams in the design of new systems and projects to modify existing systems.
 
4.      Designs, develops, tests, integrates, supports, and documents user-facing applications and back-end systems.
 
5.      Designs and develops complex databases for the storage of research data and reports.
 
6.      Integrates Library information into other campus information systems.
 
7.      Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies to support the Library’s evolving virtual services.
 
8.      Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
 

Minimum Requirements

 
1.     Any combination totaling two years from the following categories: 
                   
                a)   progressively more responsible work experience in IT-related profession
    
                b)  college course work in Information Technology (IT), IT Management, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
 
                       ·       60 semester hours or Associate’s Degree equals one year
                       ·       90 - 120 semester hours or Bachelor’s Degree equals two years.
 
2.    Demonstrated knowledge of web application development and data modeling, including skills in Web application frameworks (Django, Ruby on Rails), JavaScript, XML/XSLT, creating and administering relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle), and using database query tools.
 
 3.    Demonstrated knowledge of software development using Python or Java
 
 

Preferred Requirements

  •  Bachelor’s degree (computer science, information science, or closely related field).
  •  Advanced degree in computer or information science, or ALA- accredited MLS is preferred.
  •  A minimum of 4 years experience in software development using Python or Java and in developing applications that interact with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle databases using JavaScript, and XML/XSLT.
  •  A minimum of 2 years experience designing and administering relational databases built in MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Oracle and maintaining systems to manage and transform data in multiple formats.
  •  Experience working with LAMP or variant environments.
  •  Experience with HTML5/CSS3.
  •  Experience with DSpace, Solr, and/or Fedora.
  •  Knowledge of information technology accessibility issues and techniques.
  •  Knowledge of Semantic Web and Linked Data concepts and technologies.
  •  Experience or coursework in user testing/user evaluation.
  •  Knowledge of library practices and data formats (MARC, EAD, Dublin Core, METS, MODS, etc.).
  •  Experience working in the context of a software development methodology.
  •  Experience standard software development tools and techniques (e.g., git, testing frameworks).
  •  Demonstrated experience in project management or team leading.
  •  Demonstrated experience working effectively in a team environment and the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders.
  •  Demonstrated ability to support to a user-centered service in a research-intensive, fast-paced, culturally diverse higher education environment.
  •  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

General office environment. Regular travel not expected but may occur occasionally around previously scheduled events. Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity and fingering for working with computer keyboards.

UIC has a strong commitment to serve its highly diverse community. UIC especially welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minority group members, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who would enrich the University’s research, teaching, and Great Cities mission.

 
 
To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Proceed to Application button below AND submit an Exam Request for CB6795 IT Technical Associate (University Library) 
 
The application must include all work experience, detailed job duties, start and end dates and whether the position was part time or full time.
 
Additional documents can be electronically attached to your online application through the"Documents" link on the Civil Service Employment application (Part 1). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.
 
Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:
 
You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume and/or college transcript will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to submitting your exam request.
 
If an application and exam request are not submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered and the exam request will be denied. 
 
Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded within the application, hand delivered, or mailed directly from the institution to:
 
University of Illinois at Chicago
Recruitment and Staffing
Human Resources Building Room 109
715 S. Wood Street M/C 862
Chicago IL 60612
Attn: CB6795 - JKN
 
For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Sunday, March 16, 2014. 
 
All information submitted will be thoroughly evaluated and verified.
 
To view the status of all your exam requests, pending test dates, scores, and current register positions online, just go to https://jobs.uic.edu.  Log in and click on "Civil Service Activity".
 
We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
 
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


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