Programmer/Analyst III

City of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fresno is seeking a Programmer/Analyst III to deliver professional IT services through research, analysis, design, development, implementation, training, support and maintenance. This role supports multiple city departments including Information Services.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4+ years of programming and GIS/Internet development experience, with proficiency in web technologies and database systems such as MySQL or Microsoft SQL.

Qualifications

• One year of experience equivalent to Programmer/Analyst II with the City of Fresno.
• Bachelor's degree in computer applications and systems or related field plus three years of relevant experience incl. business/Internet/GIS programming and analysis.
• Ideal programming skills include web development languages and database knowledge (MySQL or MS SQL).
• Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

PHP

Python

.NET

MySQL

MS SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

THE POSITION

The City of Fresno is currently recruiting for a dynamic and highly skilled Programmer/Analyst III. Incumbents provide professional Information Technology services through research, analysis, design, development, implementation, training, support, and maintenance.

One (1) vacancy exists in the Information Services Department however, Programmer/Analyst III positions are utilized in various city departments.

Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

THE REQUIREMENTS

These are entrance requirements to the following examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify.

TO QUALIFY, an applicant must have: One (1) year of experience equivalent to that of a Programmer/Analyst II with the City of Fresno; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with major course work in computer applications and systems, decision science, information management, industrial technology, geography, planning, civil engineering or related field, AND three years of experience which included the preparation of business, Internet or GIS programming and analysis.

Ideal Programming Skills: Web programmers should have expertise in at least one programming language used in web development such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Python, .NET, knowledge of multiple languages is a plus. Knowledge of database management systems such as MySQL or Microsoft SQL is important also.

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.

If qualifying by education, a copy of transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current copy of their driving record.

Recruitment may be limited to a specific area of expertise as required by operational needs. The specific areas of expertise are listed below:

1. 1. Business Application Systems
2. 2. Geographic Information Systems
3. 3. Internet/Intranet

Eligibles certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno. Selected incumbent(s) will be required to successfully complete a polygraph test and an extensive background investigation prior to appointment.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of the following:

APPLICATION REVIEW

- Qualifying Only: Applications submitted will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates may be invited to the oral examination. The selection will be based upon those applications which demonstrate the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for evaluation.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%:

A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related oral examination to evaluate each candidate's training, experience and personal traits for the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The oral exam has been tentatively scheduled for the week of: November 16, 2026.