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UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

11843 (E S 8 SEIU 925 IHME Non Supv)
\n23281 (NE S 8 SEIU 925 IHME Non Supv)<\/p>\n

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Within the Institute for Health Metrics (IHME), support information technology operations in one or more areas such as but not limited to, data center infrastructure, health database development or administration, web applications and tools, and front-end application development or administration, and engineering.<\/p>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Provide technical expertise in one or more areas of computing and engineering technology, requiring a broad knowledge of hardware and software technologies, along with an ability to communicate on technical subjects effectively with technical and non-technical IHME staff.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under general supervision, design, write, and debug complex software programs and applications, develop and maintain web applications, database applications, and\/or application software, and associated hardware and tools. Integrate complex systems and application technologies into reliable and effective systems for achieving IHME\u2019s technical research and administrative goals.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perform one or more computer system related activities such as programming, systems analysis, database development, complex report development, system security management or application development to meet the population health metrics collection and analysis needs of IHME;<\/p>\n

Troubleshoot problems with code, software, and\/or connectivity, provide initial diagnosis of problems and resolve problems on new and existing systems;<\/p>\n

Provide detailed requirements analysis and recommendations for computing environment, system software and hardware acquisitions, and\/or upgrades;<\/p>\n

Develop, maintain, and evaluate technical operating systems documentation, processes, systems changes and\/or web information and delivery systems user guides and documentation in accordance with IHME internal standards;<\/p>\n

Design, install, configure, and support server, desktop, and database configurations to meet IHME research needs;<\/p>\n

Test, monitor, and optimize systems and code and assist with the development of test plans for usability, performance, and adherence to IHME internal standards;<\/p>\n

Develop integrated tools and diagnostics into complex computational processes;<\/p>\n

Refactor existing code to improve efficiency, operability, and performance;<\/p>\n

Manage and test backup and recovery plans;<\/p>\n

Control access permissions and privileges;<\/p>\n

Perform technical evaluation, installation, maintenance, and support of computer systems software;<\/p>\n

Enforce data validation and business rules in support of data integrity and computing systems reliability; and<\/p>\n

Perform other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics or related and two years of related experience.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASS SERVICE EXEMPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Senior Computer Systems and Network Programming.<\/p>\n

CLASS SPECIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n