Programmer

Description:

The Programmer position is a 1.00 FTE, 12-month appointment with assignment in the Department of Crop and Soil Science. The incumbent contributes to the mission of the Oregon State University Extension Service (OSUES) and the College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) with the principal responsibility for delivery of the Oregon State University Extension Seed Certification Service (OSCS) program.

The purpose of this position is to assist in the maintenance and augmentation of a one-of-a-kind computing system to meet the business needs of Oregon Seed Services and its clients. The individual in this position will assist in keeping this system operational on a 24/7 basis, as it serves 40 internal and over 3000 external users throughout the Oregon seed industry. This includes driving a motor vehicle for off-site visits to seed companies around the state to facilitate remote tag printing.

The computing system implements the policies of Seed Services and is an ongoing repository of clients’ confidential information, therefore, confidentiality is a key component of this position.

This position will learn the design and various uses of the database and front-end core applications of this system.

College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. Positions with primary responsibility for extension and outreach are likewise committed to leaner success through programming appropriate for diverse audience.