Artificial Intelligence Developer (Programmer Analyst)

Make an impact:  
The City of Salem Enterprise Services Department is seeking a talented and dynamic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Developer. Our application development teams are dedicated to solving real-world challenges and creating innovative solutions that directly benefit City of Salem staff and our Salem community. This position will collaborate extensively with diverse stakeholders, including City departments staff, Enterprise Services technical staff, and external vendors, to ensure successful and timely delivery of projects and solutions.

If you’re passionate about harnessing the power of AI to drive organizational excellence and are ready to make an immediate impact, the Artificial Intelligence Developer role is the ideal role for you. Join our amazing Enterprise Services team and help us move the City of Salem and the Salem community forward!

What you will do: 
As an Artificial Intelligence Developer, you will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of AI-driven applications. The responsibilities will include implementation, configuration, integration, and enhancement of AI solutions, directly contributing to the optimization of City service delivery and the streamlining of core operational and administrative workflows.

In addition to AI application and interface development, this role will configure, design, and administer AI solutions based on industry best practices. You will analyze business use cases and modeling system interface requirements to ensure alignment with operational needs. The AI Developer will also use a variety of tools to develop and generate data presentation solutions for enhancing City decision-making processes.  

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• Remote work opportunity.
• Position schedule is Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Our team follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office (295 Church Street, SE, Suite 210, Salem, OR 97301), as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and manager approval. This is subject to change based on business needs.
• The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.

What are the minimum qualifications?                                         

• Must pass the pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, technology, information systems or software engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, business or a related field and five years of professional level information technology experience including business process analysis, application design and computer programming using languages typical to the position, along with project management for small to medium sized projects, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Must pass a criminal background check necessary to obtain Criminal Justice Information System clearance and Law Enforcement Data System certification within 30 days of hire (clearance must be maintained throughout employment).
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience leading projects, application design and development, working in a team environment, and/or providing support for an enterprise public utility management application.
• Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.

Preferred Qualifications (Not required to apply):

• Principles and practices, and of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications programming, implementation of solutions based on ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, experience developing AI solutions, familiarity with AI integration tools and methods, methods and techniques of project management, troubleshooting and problem resolution of AI applications, application design and development tools, and computer languages and programming best practices typical to the AI environment.

About us:
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.

The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.

Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for IT Programmer Analyst.

How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
   
To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.
   
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.

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This announcement is not an implied contract and may be modified or revoked without notice.

Salary : $7,842 - $10,012