Position openings
Student Software Developers
InTrans is seeking Iowa State University students who are qualified
student-applicants interested in software development programming.
Students with experience using Microsoft Visual Studio development tools
are encouraged to apply.
Day to day programming tasks require being proficient in tools such as
Visual Basic 2008, Visual C# 2008, MS-Access, and the Unified Modeling
Language.
Understanding of Object Oriented Design and Programming methodologies,
as well as previous experience with Geographic Information Systems is
helpful.
Interest in learning about Transportation Systems, Geographic
Information Systems, and Roadway Safety Data Collection and Analysis is
also a plus.
Applicants must be able to work 20 hours per week during Summer and Fall
Semesters, salary will be negotiated depending upon experience.
Please submit cover letter and resume to Judy Thomas
(jathomas@iastate.edu).
For technical questions about the position contact Dan Gieseman or Zach
Hans at 294-8103.
8 Student Programmers
Start date: Negotiable
Time commitment: 20 hours/week during the semester, 40 hours/week during breaks; must commit to one full year
Compensation: $11/hour
Job duties
- Develop new computer programs from program specifications prepared by Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) information technology (IT) specialists. Analyze program specifications and develop a program to do the required work. Test and debug the program. Review the test results with an Iowa DOT IT specialist.
- Maintain existing programs from specifications prepared by IT specialists. Analyze program specifications and determine how to change the program to produce the desired results. Make the changes, test, and debug. Review output with IT specialists before returning the program to a production environment.
- Prepare test data for testing the logic paths for new or changed programs. Review test results with an IT specialist.
- Prepare program documentation consisting of an abstract of the program, operation instructions, the program compiler listing, and sample input and output data, and job control statements for operations staff.
- Complete tasks/projects in a timely manner, without prompting. Create professional, thorough, error-free work. Continuously review own work to ensure quality and achieve Iowa DOT supervisor’s expectations. Complete work according to rules, laws, procedures, programming standards, etc. applicable to the job.
- Communicate effectively and interact in a professional manner with the highway support team and its superiors.
Educational requirements
Undergraduate or graduate students in MIS, computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
Required qualifications
Knowledge and programmer experience in VB.NET and/or Java for J2EE implementation for client/server applications and web development. Must have the ability to analyze complex logic problems. Must be able to communicate effectively with Iowa DOT Information Technology specialists.
Preferred qualifications
Knowledge and understanding of Structured Query Language, PL/SQL, Data Structures, Object Oriented development, and XML. Knowledge and experience in using the Oracle Developer Tool suite (JDeveloper, Reports Developer, Forms Developer). Knowledge and understanding of Java and Javascript.
Special conditions
The Institute for Transportation (InTrans) is Iowa State University’s focal point for transportation-related research, education, and outreach. Student programmers will be InTrans/ISU employees, but they will work at the Iowa DOT main complex at 800 Lincoln Way in Ames and be directly supervised by Iowa DOT employees.
Please note: Iowa policy requires programmers to consent to a background check prior to programming on Iowa public agency computers. Students selected for employment will be asked to give their consent for an electronic background check to be completed by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services.
How to apply
Send letter of application and resume via mail or e-mail to:
Judy Thomas, Program Coordinator
Institute for Transportation
2711 S. Loop Drive, Suite 4700
Ames, IA 50010-8664
jathomas@iastate.edu
Applications will be reviewed until all positions are filled.
Questions?
Contact
Deb Shafer, Iowa DOT, debra.shafer@dot.iowa.gov;
or Dennis Peperkorn, Iowa DOT, dennis.peperkorn@dot.iowa.gov.