TEC- Programmer II (26-05)

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career SectionJOB DESCRIPTION:The Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) mission is to promote public confidence in government. One way that it accomplishes this mission is by making available to the public reports filed by candidates and officeholders disclosing their campaign political contributions and expenditures.This position assists the TECand#8217;s Computer Services Division to maintain, improve and use the TECand#8217;s electronic filing system, website, and bulk email program.The software engineer in this position performs complex (journey-level) computer programming work. Work involves analyzing system specifications to develop software for computer applications; developing solution software; documenting the methods and procedures used in software development; and testing, correcting, and revising software. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS:and#183; Manage and operate the agencyand#8217;s bulk email program, including maintaining the email address database, preparing notices, determining the email distribution lists, handling bounces, and updating the filing system database with the transmitted bulk email notices.and#183; Update the agency website to keep web pages and documents related to notices to filers and filing deadlines current.and#183; Prepare the filing system database for filing deadlines. May assist in creating and/or reviewing statewide filing deadline documents.and#183; Manage elections, ballots, and election results in the filing system database.and#183; Maintain the filing system database for compliance, accuracy, and completeness of records.and#183; Troubleshoot issues found in the filing application manager, the filing system database, and the filing applications. Communicate your findings with the filing system vendor to remediate the issue found.and#183; Assist in designing and testing enhancements to the electronic filing system.and#183; Provide customer support to filers who need assistance with making their filed reports compliant with statutes and rules.and#183; Calculate agency measures and assist in preparing agency reports.and#183; Analyze, review, and revise software programs to increase operating efficiency or to adapt to new procedures.and#183; Design, code, test, and debug programs as outlined by a systemand#8217;s technical and functional requirements.and#183; Compile and document procedures and instructions used throughout program development and revision.and#183; Assist in performing research and the analysis required for project proposal, software and systems modifications, and new projects.and#183; May assist in the generation or installation of systems software.and#183; Perform related work as assigned.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed in a standard office environment and requires:and#183; Ability to remain in a seated position for long periods of time.and#183; Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.and#183; Normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices andand#183; policies.and#183; Marginal or corrected visual and auditory requirements.and#183; Constant use of personal computers, copiers, printers, and telephones.and#183; The ability to move about the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.and#183; The ability to work under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.and#183; Confidentiality - must be able to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations. WORK EXPECTATIONS:Must be able to:and#183; Regularly, reliably, and pun tually attend work.and#183; Work extended hours as necessary.and#183; Show flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments and work schedules.and#183; Adhere to the agencyand#8217;s internal management policies and procedures; andand#183; Exhibit work behaviors consistent with agency core values. RELATED MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES: Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 43-6014.00 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical and Executive, 92A, PS, 641X, 0111 and 3A1X1 or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirement may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are encouraged to apply.Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at E-VERIFY: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employeeand#8217;s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. H-1B VISA SPONSORSHIPWe are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. BENEFITS The State of Texas offers a variety ofbenefitsfor you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation.Benefits include:and#183; Retirement Planand#183; Paid Group Health Life Insurance for employeesand#183; Paid Holidaysand#183; Paid Vacation Leaveand#183; Paid Sick Leaveand#183; Longevity Payand#183; Dentaland#183; Visionand#183; Dependent Optional Life Insuranceand#183; Voluntary ADD Insuranceand#183; Dependent Health Life Insuranceand#183; Health Dependent care flexible spending accountsQualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Qualifications:and#183; Major Computer Science coursework form an accredited four-year college or university.and#183; 2 years full-time experience in software engineering.Preferred Qualifications:and#183; Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESand#183; Experience with shell script, HTML, PHP, SQL.and#183; Experience with Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP).and#183; Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems.and#183; Experience with SQL databases, with preference to PostgreSQL databases.and#183; Experience with the AWS Public Cloud.and#183; Excellent writing skills.and#183; Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems analysis; of computer operations procedures and systems; computer programming languages; and of database systems.and#183; Skill in problem solving, in critical thinking, in computer programming, in the use of computer hardware and software, and in modifying or developing programs for computer applications.and#183; Ability to process information logically; to design programs and systems logic; to prepare program specifications; to code, test, and debug software; to interpret technical information related to programming and other areas of data processing; and to communicate effectively.and#183; Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and external contacts.and#183; Work effectively in a professional team environment. REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, OR LICENSURE and#183; Not Applicable

Created: 2026-01-29