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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Help Desk Coordinator is the initial point of contact for all Golden 1 end users and for all technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, or software. This position responds to queries, runs diagnostic programs, isolates problems, determines and implements solutions. This position is also responsible for the administration of network and systems access for all end users and vendors ensuring compliance with credit union corporate policies. TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS: Provide support using remote diagnostics and access tools to internal and offsite employees. Answer phones and respond to tickets via the Helpdesk ticketing system and email. Provides resolution and completion of end-user issues and requests within service level agreements. Administration of employee and vendor accounts access within the Golden 1 network by provisioning and de-provisioning access, ensuring all applicable policies are complied with. Coordinates, supports, and assists with the implementation of desktop/mobile devices, network administrative access, and technical support in a courteous, timely, and effective manner. Coordinate and/or perform hands-on fixes at tier2 level, including installing and upgrading software, installing hardware, configuring systems and applications on PCs, laptops, and mobile devices. Coordinate and/or perform hands-on fixes at tier2 level for network connectivity issues in a WAN/LAN, WIFI and Teller Cash Dispensers in an Enterprise environment. Maintain tables, parameters, and setting within the VMS Host System for terminals, desktop computers, printers, and cash dispensers. Communicate all updates for proper maintenance of equipment to the appropriate staff. Keep management updated on outstanding issues that are not resolved in a timely manner in accordance with established escalation procedures. Develop, document and implement operating procedures and conducts training as required Develop and maintain a clear understanding of the business area needs and incorporating these needs into technical solutions by updating, developing and maintaining a thorough knowledge of credit union procedures, products, service, and data processing systems. Properly escalates when user and system related security standards are not adhered to Maintains a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position. Performs other job-related duties as necessary.   PHYSICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXERTION UTILIZED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE TASKS: Effective oral and written communication skills required with a focus on troubleshooting and error identification. Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate applicable computer hardware, a variety of hand tools and standard office equipment. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTACTS & RELATIONSHIPS: INTERNAL:All levels of staff and management EXTERNAL: Vendors QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Successful completion of High School curriculum and prerequisite completion Computer Technology classes. EXPERIENCE: Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop operating system and MS Office. Working knowledge of system hardware to include, PC's, printers, iPhones, iPads, and laptops. Working knowledge with remote diagnostic tools like RDP, VNC, and MS Remote Assistant. Working knowledge of network and system troubleshooting. Demonstrates basic knowledge with systems security practices. 3. CERTIFICATIONS: CompTIA A+ or equivalent work experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged sitting throughout the workday to accomplish tasks. Availability for emergency and on call duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as needed. Occasional travel may be required. Lift and carry communications equipment and computer hardware weighing up to fifty pounds. Corrected vision in the normal range required to configure, test, and troubleshoot network server hardware and data. Hearing within normal range. Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate applicable computer hardware, a variety of hand tools and standard office equipment. May work additional work hours to accomplish tasks.

SUMMARY Performs critical IT functions such as design, analysis, evaluation, testing, troubleshooting, debugging and implementation of all aspects of IT infrastructure including business applications, servers, storage and databases in support of multiple functional areas. Responsible for project planning and implementations of Enterprise solutions. Assists in the recommendation for improvements and the development of technical standards. Routinely works on problems of diverse scope that require in-depth technical analysis and frequent creative resolution. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide day-to-day technical support for internal IT staff and business partners required for applications, server, storage databases and general IT infrastructure and other Data Center issues. Install, configure, troubleshoot servers, storage, databases, backup, and telephony solutions in a heterogeneous Data Center environment. Ensure and maintain the highest possible security standards and practices in accordance with company and IT Security policies and procedures, especially as they relate to application, management, Data Center and overall IT infrastructure security. Administer and maintain backup, disaster recovery and business continuity systems and protocols in accordance with company and IT policies and procedures. Contribute to the development, testing, evaluation and design of IT standards, systems, infrastructure and solutions. Coordinate with multiple functional areas and vendors on the planning, upgrading, testing and servicing of Enterprise solutions. Assess, design, build and support complex SQL Cluster and Oracle infrastructures and the applications that connect to them. Experience working with database integrity, backups, SQL scripting, maintenance plans, database patching on production databases. Configure alerting and monitoring of all applications and databases to ensure high levels of system availability. Assess, design, build and support Virtual Infrastructures (VI) including server and storage platforms using VMware vSphere. Assess, design, build and support Active Directory infrastructures. Assess, design, build and support HP-UX and Linux infrastructures. Assess, design, build and support network storage (SAN/NAS) and backup environments (D2D). Maintain awareness of new technologies. Complete other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE                                                    Four-year college or university degree; or five to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS The following professional certifications are preferred: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MSCA): SQL Server 2012/2014 Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MSCA): Windows Server 2012 or higher TECHNICAL SKILLS  Strong Knowledge and experience with the following technology is preferred: SQL Server Clustering/Oracle VMware vSphere HP 3PAR/EMC VNX HP BCS/Cisco UCS Microsoft Windows Server 2008R2/2012/2016 HP-UX/Red Hat Linux HP Data Protector OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES                                               Must be a self-starter, able to work without constant supervision Strong investigation, remediation, and reporting intuition Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills OTHER QUALIFICATIONS                                             5+ years of hands-on experience managing complex Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle environments with a focus in high availability and disaster recovery. 5+ years of experience with VMware or a competitive virtualization software solution. 3+ years of experience maintaining the health of a large Active Directory environment. 3+ years of experience administering DNS, WINS, and DHCP. Experience migrating servers and/or virtualizing servers. Experience configuring Group Policy Objects to secure a Windows infrastructure. Experience in remediating security deficiencies within the Active Directory environment. Must be detail oriented and willing to work as part of a team. Must be customer service oriented to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction. Strong troubleshooting, research and communications skills are required. Ability to work independently, self-motivated and multitask on multiple project needs is required. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Focus: FTT – Global Information Security You will report to the Manager of Global Information Security, the Manager of Security Risk and Awareness will provide team oversight and global responsibility for the Security Risk and Awareness Program, including Awareness Roundtables and Training, Simulated Phishing and education, as well as vulnerability assessment trend analysis and reporting.  You will lead security initiatives including business engagements and eGRC maturity.  You will develop and lead a high-performing team of 6+ Security Analysts resolving more complex issues while exercising independent judgment.  This role also provides leadership and manages the planning and delivery of Security Projects and Initiatives. Collaborates with cross-functional leadership in the business and technology to plan for and manage short to mid-term objectives, and provides input into strategy for the department. Responsibilities include: Scope of Day-to-Day Management (People, Impact & Accountability): Manages day-to-day activities for a team of individual contributors - May provide input to strategy/roadmap for the department - Utilizes depth of knowledge to provide guidance and direction to the team - Collaborates with cross-functional leadership to ensure day-to-day needs are met. Product, Operational Management, and Service Delivery: Works with a team, under the direction of leadership, to identify opportunities for and potential barriers to process and/or product improvement within area of accountability, and may make recommendations accordingly - May manage initiatives and/or security projects. Communication/Leadership:  Communicates effectively through various outlets.  Ability to present to large groups on video and in person. Ability to speak comfortably with Leadership on a daily basis. Talent Management: Leads and provides recommendations on the hiring of (internal and external) individual contributors - Provides ongoing feedback to support staff development and performance - Motivates and engages individuals and team. Actively applies project management principals, skills, experience and best practices. Contributes subject matter expertise in assigned area as the lead. Creates project proposals, design documents, and extensive documentation.  Communicates globally cross functionally in business terms, not technology terms.  Negotiates cross-functionally as necessary. Understands and anticipates barriers and proactively coordinates and/or collaborates with assigned resources and key stakeholders.   Analyzes and makes recommendations to increase efficiency, compatibil, ty and improvement of workflow the organization. Establish metrics and measurements demonstrating program effectiveness. Stay abreast of new and emerging technologies, threats and processes. Make and influence technical and business decisions Recruit, develop and mentor a team of talented, highly motivated staff Develop opportunities for cross-team effectiveness and remove organizational barriers for strong teamwork, collaboration, and excellent service delivery For immediate consideration, forward your resume to Randy Danielian at randy.danielian@franklintempleton.com

The Software Engineer will design, build, test and implement new features and functionality for global Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems which run on the Genesys Voice Portal platform. You will be responsible for system analysis, creating technical specification documents, developing source code, preparing unit/integration test plans, and release management. Furthermore, this position is responsible for system integrations, maintenance, and support of contact center components including, speech recognition, routing, and real-time and historical reporting.  Ideal candidates will have: Knowledge & Experience: 2-3 years Java/vxml Development 2-3 years IVR Administration, development, or support experience (Genesys Voice Portal required) 2-3 years experience with Speech Recognition technology (Nuance preferred). 3-5 years Linux, Unix Server Administration 3-5 years Tomcat experience and IDEs like Eclipse or Genesys Composer. Ability to build new routing strategies as well as tune existing strategies in Genesys IRD. 3-5 years’ experience as Genesys Engineer/Administrator monitoring and supporting Genesys framework 8.0/8.5.  Candidate will have telecommunication background and experience with VOIP/SIP/CTI standards and technologies. Experience with GVP reporting, InfoMart, CCPulse. Genesys Certification preferred – Framework, Routing, SIP Server, Genesys Voice Portal. Additional Qualifications: Min. 3-5 years Telephony Administration for routing and skills management (Genesys preferred) 3-5 years Systems Development Life Cycle Experience (SDLC) Solid Understanding of Project Management Ability to Execute Performance and Load Tests Excellent MS-Office experience Excellent Communication Skills:  Written-Data Flow, process flow, network and application level diagraming, Design and Solutions Definition Documentation, Ability to liaison with business customer and development team and/or Vendor. Skills & Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to perform multiple, concurrent activities in a fast paced and multi-site, global team environment Ability to interact with and lead team members in a local, international and multi-site environment Ability to maintain flexibility in a dynamic organization Ability to represent the department and company in a professional manner at all times Problem Solving & Decision Making:   Must have strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills Solves routine problems of moderate scope and complexity, following established policies and procedures Ability to work independently with minimal direction, understanding span of control to escalate issues to appropriate level Applies knowledge learned through experience to be able to resolve non-routine and/or moderately complex problems In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards—the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results.

Reporting to the Manager of Global Cloud Engineering, the Senior Engineer will provide solution engineering support for Linux, Solaris and AIX Server Build Automation and Server Infrastructure in our Global Data Centers.   Solutions will be collaboratively developed with, but not limited to, our infrastructure engineers and architects, Application Development, database teams and industry partners.  Additionally, Tier 3 engineering on-call support will be provided for the Franklin Templeton Operations organization for the same infrastructure environment.    Primary disciplines the Senior Engineer will be responsible for include Linux and Solaris deployments, server automation builds across the global landscape, process automation, scripting, and Cisco UCS infrastructure design and engineering. Secondary disciplines will include cross-platform server engineering for Microsoft Windows. Specific Responsibilities: Engineering and lifecycle planning support for RHEL 6/7 and Solaris 10/11/12 Automated provisioning of Linux/Solaris servers with BMC BSA (Bladelogic Server Automation) including OS, Storage, Networking automation Process owner for Cisco UCS server infrastructure supporting system lifecycle management Solutions will include addressing project technical requirements, building technical solution documents/diagrams, financial cost considerations, transitions to operational processes and Operational runbook turnover Efficiently fulfill customer and business demand by partnering with Architects, Operations and other stakeholders to  design, communicate and implement Strategies, Technology Roadmaps, Standards, Processes and Services Partner with Global Information Security to develop server and OS configuration standards that deliver security capabilities which ensure security, audit and regulatory compliance requirements Provide Capacity Planning and Performance Management for the assigned environments and integrate/execute with infrastructure capacity planning processes Stay abreast of new and emerging technologies and processes Independently and as a team member, lead, influence and mentor technical concepts/methods and associated engineering lifecycle processes.  Make and influence technical decisions Mentor junior team members and support teams to enhance their skills and abilities Partner with Operations to establish criteria and execution to ensure proper transition from Engineering to Operational areas for project/technology delivery and production support Contribute to and/or lead the triage and resolution of escalated, complex problems to ensure timely restoration or quality of service

Job Summary: Reporting to the Assistant Director of Prospect Management and Analytics, the senior prospect data analyst is responsible for providing data driven solutions to Prospect Management and Research (PMR) programs. Lead the development of analytical strategies, tools and ad-hoc reports to support PMR programs such as centralized portfolio management, prospect identification and assignment, portfolio analysis, portfolio penetration, proposal activity, etc., Provide on-going assessments of programs' effectiveness. Coordinate routine and ad hoc analysis and reporting on University-wide prospect qualification, cultivation and solicitation activities. In collaboration with the Prospect Research team, plan, develop and implement custom predictive models to facilitate the identification of high quality prospects to ensure portfolios have a sufficient number of prospects to meet goals and to develop an understanding of donor behavior. Conduct extensive business analysis; extract, organize, manipulate, mine and model data to inform management business decisions related to matters of portfolio management, staff deployment and goal-setting. Serve as subject matter expert for the PMR team in data manipulation and data analysis and reporting. Provide high level support to the PMR team in the integration of data analysis into day-to-day work. Develop and maintain substantial knowledge of applicable information technology and how data are structured within the development database and complementary reporting tools. Responsible for building-out, maintaining and improving a comprehensive repository of reports and analytics in order to serve the needs of PMR and DEVAR. Physical Demands: Sit for extended periods of time in front of a computer terminal and extensive use of a keyboard. Work Environment: Must provide own transportation to off-site meetings and events. Work occasional flexible hours as needed to meet operational need. UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Background Check Required: This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. Yes Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Experience in business analysis and project team facilitation in order to extract, organize and disseminate information for data segmentation, statistics, and decision making. Experience with spreadsheet, query, statistical modeling, data management and visualization software - e.g., Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, Visual Basic and Visual Studio, Structured Query Language (SQL), R, SPSS, Tableau, et al. High degree of technical skills with proficiency and understanding of data mining, modeling and statistical analysis techniques and software. Direct knowledge and proven experience with manipulating data from relational databases (such as Ellucian's Advance, Reeher platform, Michelangelo). Extensive database experience in a large-scale database environment maintaining data quality. Exceptional analytical skills to synthesize a high volume of information from a variety of sources and perform complex analysis to produce reports that are usable and actionable to a variety of fundraising professionals. Expert written communication skills to compose and document complex technical processes as well as issues and their resolution. Strong oral communication skills, including skills to successfully interact and collaborate with varied constituents in a professional manner. Proven analytical, problem-solving and management skills to independently research, develop, take ownership of, and confidently recommend solutions to complex problems and issues. Experience in determining priorities, delegating responsibilities, exercising independent judgment and making appropriate decisions. Project management experience to thrive in an environment of changing priorities and conflicting demands. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the principles of development/fundraising at a major university with emphasis on analysis. Work experience in a large fundraising organization, especially in higher education. Working knowledge of R, SPSS, Tableau, or other mainstream software packages used for building statistical data models and for data visualizations Direct knowledge and proven experience with Ellucian's Advance, Reeher platform, Michelangelo. Ability to adequately utilize research tools.

Level 1 - $5832.48 - $7445.50 /month Level 2 - $6479.75 - $8268.50/month   Under supervision, incumbents perform a variety of professional, technical and analytical duties in the operation of enterprise, client/server and desktop computer systems and networks. The duties include work in the areas of user and systems requirements and analysis, applications development and maintenance, computer systems support, network design and maintenance, and data/database analysis/administration. Incumbents will be assigned to one of the following options: Database Operating Systems Networking Programming Business Requirements Explore your career with purpose   Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of All Options Software systems development life cycle. Principles of computer data processing. Business system applications. Principles and techniques of software and systems quality assurance and control. Principles and practices of technical problem solving. Team dynamics. Principles, practices and techniques of providing customer service. Design, installation and maintenance of enterprise, distributed, client/server and desktop computer systems. Computer operations and facilities. Principles and practices of producing effective project and technical documentation. Programming languages. Restart and recovery concepts. Database Option Database management systems (DBMS). Database design. Database CASE tools. Related data/file management tools. Database utilities. File and data recovery. Database security methods and techniques. Physical control standards and procedures. Operating System Option Fundamentals and concepts of enterprise, distributed, client/server and desktop computer operating systems. Computer systems configurations. Operating system structure, operations and utilities. Networking Option Logical and physical network design. LAN/WAN network hardware and software vendors and products. Data communication concepts and principles. Internet and Intranet architecture. Network security policies, techniques and procedures. Network documentation, configuration, maintenance and diagnostic procedures and techniques. Programming Option Program design and analysis. Principles and techniques of programming. Programming languages and utilities. Test plan, test case and test bed development and use. Business Requirements Option Definition of technical specifications from user and business requirements. Business systems analysis. Business contract issues. Business planning process. Service level agreements. Test plan, test case and test bed development and use. Practices of effective communication of technical issues to user and client community. User acceptance testing.   Ability to       All Options Recognize problems, develop recommendations and solutions, oversee correction within assigned specialty. Work effectively, independently and follow through on assignments. Promote and maintain a team environment. Work effectively with clients, users and senior managers. Communicate orally and in writing. Read, interpret and apply complex technical publications and documentation. Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications   Either:   1A. A Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems or a closely related field. AND 1B. One year experience in the option tested, in the field of systems engineering, programming, database administration and/or analysis, operating systems, network analysis and/or management or a similar field in a multi-platform information systems environment. Or:   2. One year experience in the class of Information Technology Analyst Trainee. Or:   3. One year experience in a position performing the equivalent full-time duties of an Information Technology Analyst Trainee. See notes B and C. Or:   4A. Completion of a certificate program in computer science in the option tested. The certificate must be an approved computer science certification, maintained on the list by the Sacramento County Office of Communication and Information Technology. See note D. AND 4B. Three years experience in the field of the option test. Notes: A) Additional relevant full-time experience for classes in this series may substitute for the Bachelor's Degree on a year-for-year basis. For example, 2 years of qualifying experience (in addition to the experience already required) AND an Associate of Arts degree in computer science, information systems or a closely related field may substitute for the Bachelor's Degree.  B) THE OBJECTIVE OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS is to determine training and experience that enables an appointee to perform the full range of technical analytical duties in the requested class and level with only minimal orientation to the specific job assignment in the class. Such experience must demonstrate the stated Knowledge and Abilities under the heading All Options as well as those under the specific option applied for; duties shall be performed at the appropriate level of the class stated in the minimum qualifications and be consistent with Distinguishing Characteristics for that class. Education in the form of a Bachelor's or higher degree, completion of major college coursework or an approved certificate program in the fields of programming, database, operating systems, networking, project management or systems analysis that demonstrates knowledge and abilities at the level in the option tested may supplement experience as stated in note A.   C. Experience, education, and training will demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for each lower level of the class series are met. For example, for the Information Technology Analyst qualifications would demonstrate that the applicant has performed duties equivalent to one year experience in a position performing the equivalent full-time duties of an Information Technology Analyst and one year experience in a position performing the equivalent full-time duties of an Information Technology Analyst Trainee and two years experience performing the equivalent full-time duties of an information Technology Technician in Sacramento County Service and one year experience performing the equivalent full-time duties of an Information Technology Technician Trainee. D) Evaluation of degrees, training and certificates includes verification of accreditation of institution and applicability content to prevailing industry standards and current county needs which are subject to change in existing technology requirements. E) Minimum qualifications are subject to review by information technology subject matter experts selected by the Department of Personnel Services.   Note:   If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.  Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note:   If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click   here   (Download PDF reader)   or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. 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Overview Thank you for your interest in employment at Thunder Valley Casino Resort! Thunder Valley Casino Resort is the only AAA Four Diamond property in Placer County. We’re always looking for superstar achievers to join our ranks either full or part time. 　 Provide and maintain a covert and proactive surveillance operation that protects the Company's gaming licenses and assets. Perform responsibilities in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures.   Essential Functions Responsible for practicing, supporting, and promoting Thunder Valley Casino’s "Winning Attitude" Company-wide culture and demonstrating Thunder Valley Casino’s AAA Four Diamond Service Standards at all times. Be completely familiar with gaming regulations, the company’s Internal Control System, the departmental policies and procedures, and have working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws. Ability to monitor other department’s policies and procedures. Maintain current information on known cheaters, advantage players, scams, and illegal methods of gaming. Thoroughly understand company emergency action procedures. Cooperate with other departments and other Thunder Valley Casino’s Surveillance Rooms in protecting the assets of the company. Attend court, hearings, and other legal meetings as a witness for Thunder Valley Casino’s, gaming regulatory agencies, or law enforcement agencies when appropriate. Operate all surveillance CCTV and related equipment, and if necessary, conduct floor observations to detect any violations of law, policies, and procedures. Report to the Vice President of Surveillance any violations of the law, gaming regulations, and company policies and procedures, as well as all pertinent information regarding the Surveillance Department. Observe the precepts of truth, accuracy, and prudence, and do not allow personal feelings, prejudices, animosities, or friendships to interfere or influence judgments. Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the operations, controls, and procedures involved in surveillance activities. Have knowledge of all casino games, including but not limited to Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, Let It Ride, Caribbean Stud Poker, Pai Gow Poker, Slots, Poker, and Bingo, and understand all relevant aspects of each game, such as dealing procedures, counting strategies and methods of cheating. Conduct routine random surveillance and "special observations" as approved by surveillance management. Conduct surveillance reviews or "audits" to confirm transactions or events. Must be reliable, trustworthy, and honest.   Minimum Qualifications Ability to communicate effectively with guests, Team Members and management in both written and verbal form. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to obtain Gaming Work Card for the jurisdiction in which the property is located. Must be professional and investigative. Work at least one year as a Surveillance Trainee with Thunder Valley Casino preferred. Must pass a written surveillance test in order to determine eligibility. Be able to react quickly and accurately under demanding, high stress conditions. Be able to work constantly changing schedules to adjust to fluctuating business demands and work any shift, including holidays, with fluctuating days off at any local property. Be able to be autonomous and very low profile.   If you feel that this position is a great match for your interests and skills, click to apply. Thank you again for considering joining the Thunder Valley Casino Resort team!   Apply for this job online Email this job to a friend Share on your newsfeed Connect With Us! Not ready to apply?   Connect with us   for general consideration. Application FAQs

THE POSITION This position is located within the IT Operations division of the Department of Information Technology and is responsible for application development, technical management, and support of the PeopleSoft-based Enterprise Resource Planning systems that host the City's Financial and Human Resources operations. The duties and responsibilities of this position include: Developing code for PeopleSoft applications Providing documentation related to code development and customizations Responding to production issues Designing and implementing new features  Performing business analysis and application testing Developing test cases Performing various PeopleSoft administration tasks Developing reports and queries Providing training and guidance to end users and other Information Technology staff Providing technical support to various digital strategy initiatives helping to streamline City business processes. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have technical knowledge of PeopleSoft architecture, development tools, and applications as well as an understanding of business processes. Ideal candidates will be familiar with multiple PeopleSoft functional modules. Working well with end users and business stakeholders is an integral part of the position. Successful candidates will be able to manage varying priorities and timelines. DEFINITION Under general supervision, the Senior Applications Developer performs a variety of professional, technical, and analytical duties involving requirements analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, administration and support of new and existing small and large scale systems and databases in a multi-platform environment that includes mainframe, client server, distributed and web based systems. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is an advanced journey-professional classification populated with multiple incumbents. The Senior Applications Developer's work involves advanced concepts in the performance of their duties. The incumbents in this classification may provide oversight to other Applications Developers. The Senior Applications Developer is distinguished from that of the Applications Developer classification by the increased degree of difficulty of the work assignments, the greater level of business and technical knowledge required to perform the tasks and the potential consequences of errors by the incumbent. The work of this classification is distinguished from that of the Principal Applications Developer classification in that the latter classification is the highest level technical expert. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General supervision is provided by an Information Technology Supervisor or other high-level manager. The Senior Applications Developer does not supervise. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TYPICAL DUTIES Plans and manages information technology related projects involving critical applications, large systems and sophisticated processes. Provides team leadership, guidance, business, and technical expertise on assigned projects involving citywide computer systems. Designs and/or creates database structures, data migration/conversion techniques for system(s) conversions or upgrades. Monitors and tunes databases in order to obtain optimum performance. Applies analytical and advanced design techniques in developing new programs or systems or modifying existing ones. Codes and/or tests programs and resolve related problems in large, complex systems. Provides technical guidance to lower-level IT personnel and contractors through training, mentoring, and coaching. Performs other or related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles and concepts of business process and software design; relational and distributed database technology; networks and communications; and project management. Software development methodologies and life cycles. Current trends in information technology software, business systems, hardware, networks, and communications. Commonly used programming languages, databases, and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms. Commercially available software, and application evaluation techniques. Applications development and structured analysis methods; data modeling theory and methods; disaster planning and recovery techniques; debugging and error detection. Software applications such as finance, human resources, utility billing, geographical information systems, and permitting. Advanced level form, screen, and report design techniques. Skill in: The use of design and testing tools and methodologies Project Management and planning tools The use of various desktop tools A variety of complex programming languages, databases and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms The appropriate use of relational and distributed database technology Maintaining good working relationships with a variety of city staff at all levels Ability to: Communicate effectively orally and in written format in a variety of situations and formats; make group presentations Analyze and develop logical solutions and alternatives to problems Train others; coordinate and facilitate work with others Carry out multiple tasks, projects, and various other resources simultaneously EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology or a related degree. AND Experience: Five years professional experience in information technology in a multi-platform environment doing one or more of the following: application development, database management, GIS programming, system analysis/development, and website design/development, project management.   PROOF OF EDUCATION Proof of education such as college transcripts and degrees must be submitted to the City of Sacramento Employment Office in person, as an attachment(s) to the online application, faxed to (916) 596-1556, or emailed to employment@cityofsacramento.org by the final filing deadline. If submitting in person or via fax/email, please include your name and  Recruitment # 001812-18-IT-2  on your documents. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.  Important note:  Applications will be rejected without proof of education. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted before you will be considered for any positions. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application:  (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application to the Employment Office: Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the "Work Experience" section.  Note: Qualifying experience is based on 40 hours per week (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Proof of required education and/or degree equivalency must be submitted online with your application, emailed to  employment@cityofsacramento.org , delivered in person, or sent to the Employment Office by fax or mail by the final filing deadline. 2. Supplemental Questionnaire:  (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire: Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted. Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire. Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee of further advancement in the selection process. 3.   Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)– Human Resources will evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement. 4. Interview Process : Human Resources will forward qualified applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process. The Director will review the results, if necessary conduct additional interviews, and forward the recommendation to the City Manager's Office for final action. 5.   Conditional Hire:  Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete LiveScan / fingerprinting and receive Human Resources approval prior to receiving a start date from the Department. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit  https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide  for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at  http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities ; Send an email to  employment@cityofsacramento.org ; Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726; or Visit the Human Resources Department at Historic City Hall, 915 I Street, Plaza Level, Sacramento, CA  

VSP Global is comprised of five complementary businesses that combine high-quality eye care insurance, high-fashion eyewear, customized lenses, ophthalmic technology and retail solutions, with employees in over 23 countries. No matter the role, we’re all focused on a singular mission: to help people see. Learn more by visiting  https://vspglobal.com/cms/careers/ General Summary With minimal supervision, the Test Engineer will work closely with Software Developers and other QA Specialists in small scrum teams to deliver the highest quality products in a timely and cost-effective manner.   The test engineer is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive suites of automated test plans and test cases, maintaining and adding to existing automation framework, continued evaluation of test cases for inclusion in regression, automation for newly integrated features, developing, executing and analyzing the results for load and performance tests, and development of toolsets to augment QA and Development testing. Essential Functions Create, maintain, and execute automated test plans for VSP Global software systems identifying test automation opportunities to be incorporated into the testing cycle Enhance and extend the automation library and framework Write specialized testing tools for use in testing our software platform   Build automated tests to validate application performance and functionality   Perform whitebox testing and increase code test coverage   Possess, maintain, and further develop a thorough understanding of quality assurance practices, automation techniques and tool creation   Mentor QA Specialists and other staff members on quality assurance practices, automation techniques and basic load and performance tests   Participate in the product development lifecycle, from requirement analysis and design through testing and rollout to ensure that the product meets business needs, and that system and software requirements are verifiable and quantifiable   Participate in code reviews, inspections, and walkthroughs   Develop detailed test plans, specifications, test cases, and test data sets that validate functional, performance, and load test requirements, and update existing test procedures based on requirement changes and test analysis   Analyze test results, and identify, document, and report root causes for test failures by working with the development team and the defect tracking system   Provide feedback on a timely basis on project and testing status and any risks foreseen during project execution, as well as assess the confidence in all items tested   Support the development of User Acceptance Test Readiness plans, test procedures, and testing   Collect metrics and provide status reports on test engineering activities to line and project management   Make recommendations to improve product reliability, performance, quality assurance best practices and processes   Remain current on new technologies; introduce applicable technology in alignment with VSP goals and for creative solutions   Guide change with a focus on optimal outcomes   Job Specifications Typically has the following skills or abilities:   Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other related Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience   Five years core experience in testing mid-sized to large enterprise applications, which should include experience in functional specification review, design specification review, and designing test processes/test cases   Understanding of software testing methodologies   Must have experience programming in one or more of the following, Java, C#, JavaScript and JQuery   Must be proficient working with SQL   Must have experience creating Microsoft or Nunit unit tests   Attention to detail and a strong desire for quality   Demonstrated experience with testing tools, (e.g. Test Director WinRunner, Quick Test Professional, Load Runner/Performance Center, jMeter), including recording and creating advanced scripts   Experience with use of a defect tracking utility   Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)   Experience with and knowledge of QA processes, methodologies, and testing techniques, including negative tests, functional tests, White/Black box tests, automated and manual test processes, test case design, scripting and execution, regression testing, operational readiness tests, etc.   Familiarity with issues involved in testing in multi-tier environments   Ability to estimate, commit to work deadlines and work in a disciplined software development environment   Excellent analytical, problem-solving, process, time management and organizational skills   Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills   Meet/exceed organizations best practices, expectations, and standards   Identify and mitigate risk(s)   Demonstrated ability to guide others in regards to team self-management   Preferred Skills Experience with Test Automation Whitebox testing Experience with Selenium, JUnit and Javascript Experience with Postman or SOAP UI Programming experinece in Java Knowledge of quality assurance practices, automation techniques and tool creation Seasoned mentor of junior testers   Working Conditions / Physical Demands The working environment is generally favorable, lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.     The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. VSP Global is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status.    We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Nearest Major Market:  Sacramento  Job Segment:  Developer, Ophthalmic, Quality Assurance, ERP, Computer Science, Technology, Healthcare Apply now   Find Similar Jobs: Technology Jobs In Sacramento,   Technology Jobs,   Project Manager Jobs In Sacramento,   Eyefinity Jobs,   Computer Science Jobs In Sacramento

General Summary With direction, own design construction, development, testing, implementation, and technology delivery for business needs throughout VSP Global.  Sr. Software Engineer is responsible for technical aspects of the entire process of agile development for large complex projects.  Sr Software Engineer may supervise or coordinate activities of other personnel as necessary within Agile development cycle. Essential Functions Utilize user stories to develop  technical  requirements to ultimately deliver new or modified unique expert level programs, features, or  modules, in a timely and cost – effective manner   Generate design and development plan using new applicable technology and current tools and techniques to provide expert code for to accomplish highly complex business and technology needs, ulitmately achieving competitive advantage for the business   Provide technical leadership  to coworkers throughout coding and project progression   Provide descriptive technical visual program specifications for use in development process   Participate in  coding, testing, through implementation within an agile environment, ensuring all designs are maintainable, and in accordance with GTS technology architecture, hardware, cross environments, and aid to achieve the future technological vision   Determine root cause for the most complex software issues develop practical efficient permanent technical solutions   Modify and maintain existing systems for adaptation to business, and / or technology changes   Conduct system analysis, and contribute to system planning operations for highly complex projects   Utilize unique expert technical knowledge to influence GTS system architecture, and future technological vision   Mentor Software Engineers to allow for skill/knowledge development through advice, coaching, and training opportunities   Help define and develop the test and production environment, coordinate the migration of the system, and/or coordinate efforts with other GTS projects   Adhere to architectural guidelines, standards and delivery discipline processes, while also influencing architectural planning; document the various computer systems enhancements/modifications or information retrievals/updates and update/create procedures   Interact and effectively communicate with business partners and other GTS staff; be seen as a technical expert throughout GTS, and utilize this expertise to provide technical advice and support   Remain current on new technologies and available vendor packages; evaluate and make recommendations as necessary, and introduce applicable technologies in alignment with VSP goals and for creative solutions   Determine process improvements, best practices, and develop new processes as deemed necessary   Drive constructive change and provide leadership   Job Specifications   Typically has the following skills or abilities:   Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field   Minimum 8 years of programming experience   Advanced programming experience in current programming language   Broad experience designing, programming, and implementing large information systems   Highly developed unique expert knowledge of application of computer science, and engineering of technology   Ability to independently provide in – depth evaluation and analysis of unique complex technological issues   Provide detailed evaluations and practical solutions that take into account all dynamic intangible factors to obtain functional results   Independently determine procedures for new technological processes or special assignments   Excellent analytical and problem - solving skills for even complex problems   Excellent organization and time management skills   Influence organizational best practices to better suit organization needs   Identify and mitigate risks; contribute to risk management plan   Excellent written and verbal communication skills to employees of all levels   Demonstrated ability to direct others to optimal outcomes Ability to regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties   Preferred Skills Experience architecting, implementing and supporting high performance scalable Java applications. Candidate must have experience developing large, complex Web applications. Specifically, the individuals will be working on the development and support of VSPs International portals. These enhancements may include architecture reengineering, GUI modernization. Additional requirements include: + Experience developing complex web applications using Spring, Struts, Play, Angular, Java, Java Script, JQuery, and JSPs + Experience developing Rest APIs + Working knowledge of continuous integration using tools such as Jenkins, Mavin, and Chef + Proficient in test automation using Cucumber, Jbehave, JMeter or similar tools. + Understanding of troubleshooting and performance tuning using tools such as Nagios, Wiley and or Splunk +Previous experience working on an Agile (Scrum) scrum team . Working Conditions / Physical Demands The working environment is generally favorable lighting and temperature is adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust etc.   The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job grade.       The information above describes the general nature of the position and serves as a summary of the typical job functions. It's not a comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, or duties.   VSP Global is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status.    We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Nearest Major Market:  Sacramento  Job Segment:  Ophthalmic, Developer, Computer Science, Risk Management, Information Systems, Healthcare, Technology, Finance

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Defines, manages and oversees the areas of company technology, seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, that are applicable to IT systems and support. Develop, implement and manage business technology objective plans, goals and project activities. Coordinates the design, development, implementation, and operation of systems. Analyzes present technologies in order to evaluate the feasibility of such technology for current and future growth. Proactively makes recommendations for technology improvements as well as educates all levels of staff on system concepts as needed. Responsible for effective data and system recovery to include disaster recovery planning, implementation and periodic testing. Ensures that staff areas are adequately covered and managed at all times and that documentation and procedures are maintained. Follows up on information technology security issues, audit findings and system implementations to ensure that systems are operational and secured appropriately. TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS: Oversee the day-to-day operations of information technology including help-desk, desktop support, computer systems, computer operations, voice and data communication systems, disaster recovery planning, testing and implementation, vendors, data centers, operating systems and hardware environments. Respond to the needs of the technology division seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, and be prepared to oversee critical initiatives or production issues daily. Maintain a current environment and introduce change with adequate testing and preparation to minimize impact to internal system users and members. Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position. Foster a positive and engaging work environment for each team member by promoting skill development, coaching for improvement and growth, inspiring others through your words and actions, ensuring positive employee morale throughout Golden 1, and embracing our mission, vision and core values. Develop and manage project plans, technology strategies and goals. Develop business and technical case studies that explore detailed concepts, enhancements, resource utilization and trends while recommending and overseeing appropriate action for maintenance and improvement. Ensure that effective capacity planning takes place across the technology delivery channels whether for the member or for the internal end user. Review, submit, recommend and implement various requests for new or additional equipment or systems. Responsible for developing, managing, monitoring performance, policy compliance and reporting staff findings to management. Develop, review, modify, and implement standards and procedures for all facets of technology systems. Active contributor to meetings and projects both internal to the technology team as well as those assigned to throughout the business. Evaluate technology system efficiencies and deficiencies and make recommendations and take actions where appropriate.     PHYSICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXERTION UTILIZED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE TASKS: Effective oral and written communication skills required to manage the IT Systems and Operations departments. Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate an on-line computer terminal and other standard office equipment, such as financial calculators, personal computer, facsimile machine and telephone. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTACTS & RELATIONSHIPS: INTERNAL: Board, Supervisory Committee, CEO, Senior Management, and all levels of staff. EXTERNAL: Vendors and Suppliers. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems preferred. Master's Degree in related areas considered a plus. EXPERIENCE: At least 7 years of technology related experience is required. Five of these years must be in a management capacity in a medium to large Information Technology organization. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Competencies: Business Knowledge, Communications, Member focus, Leadership Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, Strategic Outlook, Team Building. Strong oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of financial industry business practices. Experience with large, medium and small systems. Experience in complex distributed computing environments. Knowledge of networking terminology, methods, and architecture. Experience with telephone switching equipment, terminology, and methods. Knowledgeable about operating systems including those utilized in client, server and midrange environments. Thorough familiarity with project management tools and methodologies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged sitting throughout the workday with occasional mobility required. Corrected vision within the normal range. Hearing within normal range. A device to enhance hearing will be provided if needed. Occasional movements throughout the department daily to interact with staff, accomplish tasks, etc. Moderate travel by car or public conveyance. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid California driver's license is required.