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IT Software Applications Specialist
Job BoardJob Title:IT Software Applications SpecialistOrganization:Job Location:Salary Range:A new employee in this position will be paid $92,671.80 - $97,305.39 per year based on experience.Full Job Description:Join our mission-driven team at Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA), where your technical expertise will directly support housing programs that make a real difference in our community. We're seeking a skilled IT Software Applications Specialist to maintain, optimize, and support our applications and databases.At the VHA we work closely with local governments and other community partners throughout Clark County to address issues of affordable housing and homelessness and help families break the cycle of poverty. We provide affordable housing and housing assistance to low-income residents in Clark County.Your skills and experience will support our mission as you:
Provide hands-on support for business applications, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with software vendors for solutions.
Create, modify, and automate reports to improve efficiency.
Optimize T-SQL queries and maintain relational database performance and security.
Support ERP and document management systems.
Collaborate across departments to understand business needs, translate them into technical requirements, and deliver effective solutions.
Assist in database server updates and configuration.
Analyze complex problems, recommend solutions, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Pay and Benefits
A new employee in this position will be paid $92,671.80 - $97,305.39 per year based on experience. In compliance with the Equal Pay & Opportunities Act, the full salary range is $92,671.80 - $139,007.70 per year.
Full-time, exempt, in-office/person position.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Benefits package also includes 5.58% paid into WA PERS by employer, 12 company paid holidays, and generous paid time off accrual.
Meaningful work that addresses affordable housing and homelessness in our community.
Requirements
MS 365 Certified.
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, accounting, or a related field.
Three to five years of increasingly responsible systems analysis, programming, accounting and/or design and generation from database applications.
Demonstrated experience in and advanced knowledge of database management and reporting including SQL, Crystal Reports, and MS Office Suite Applications.
Experience administering SQL based database, computer hardware and telecommunications functions strongly preferred.
Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical users.
A cover letter and resume are required when applying for this position. For more information on the Vancouver Housing Authority please visit our website at www.vhausa.com. Please note, those candidates deemed to best match our requirements will be contacted for an interview. We do not discuss application status during the selection process. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.VHA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy status, political ideology, honorably discharged veteran, or military status.To Apply:Click on the link below, then click Apply to start your application:Date Posted:Thursday, August 14, 2025Application Deadline:Monday, September 29, 2025Posting Expiration Date:Monday, October 13, 2025Job Location Details:Vancouver, WAJob Posting Validation:HousingSorry, this content is only available to members.If you're a member of CLPHA, please .If you have not created your CLPHA.org account, it's easy to create one.You can also that shows CLPHA members how to create website accounts for themselves and provides an overview of the site's functionality.
