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Here's the most recent position I have applied for at my place of employment ... this job description was written with me in mind ... now if I am just selected for an interview ... *sigh* ...

JOB TITLE: Programmer Analyst I DEPARTMENT: Support Services LOCATION: Lenexa, KS HOURS: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday *On call as needed* ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under direct supervision, the Programmer Analyst I is responsible for requirements gathering, design, development, documentation, testing, support, implementation, maintenance and administration of programs for LabOne data capture systems. All duties must be completed in a timely and efficient manner as necessitated by business need. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or equivalent and one year work experience or 12-15 hours of program development related college coursework. MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIRED: Proficient in Visual Basic 6.0 (or Visual Basic .NET) Object-oriented programming Forms development Data access with the ADO object model Implementation of COM objects Proficient in SQL for Oracle Good Analytical Skills Attention to Detail Good Organizational Skills Good Communication Skills Ability to work in a team environment PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED: Web development with HTML, ASP, XML File management with the Windows Scripting Host PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and on the telephone. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel in order to operate computer keyboard, office equipment and other essential tasks. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch and reach with hands and arms. This position infrequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds.