Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Application Programmer (Data Content Specialist)

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Information Technology

Department
Advanced Energy Systems Center

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Application Programmer (Data Content Specialist) for the Center for Advanced Energy Systems. CAES currently operates as the Field Managers for the Department of Energy Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) Program. The Field Manager works directly with the ITAC Program Manager at DOE while focusing on program quality assurance. As the Field Manager, CAES supervises all the institute of higher education (IHE) centers in the program and serves as a liaison between the ITACs and DOE. The program provides no-cost energy assessments to small and medium sized manufacturing plants in the US and has been operating for over 30 years.

The Application Programmer (Data Content Specialist) is an integral member of CAES. The Application Programmer (Data Content Specialist) reports to the Manager of Quality Assurance and plays a critical role to the internal functions of the office and website development. Application Programmer (Data Content Specialist) manages a variety of projects, programs, and supports CAES initiatives including efforts regarding AI.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Establishes a consistent and updated onlineITACreporting tool and format.
• Gathers feedback from Centers and selected SMMs, with the ultimate aim of establishing a working page that will accept uploaded report data in a format that will be easy to follow for plant personnel and includes new assessment sections relating to industrial decarbonization and other topics (e.g., commercial building assessments, cybersecurity, and resiliency planning), as appropriate.
• Maintains and upgrades theITACwebsites and databases.
• Provides continuous operational oversite, maintenance, and updates to theITACuniversity website and database.
• Reviews all individual Center websites to ensure that program priorities are followed, including that they are current and provide potential clients and end users with relevant, actionable information. Ensures these operations are harmonized with the outreach and engagement activities of the soon-to-be-developedITACclearinghouse.
• Provides database quality assurance, including: reviewing data uploaded to ensure it is consistent throughout the recommendations (e.g., using the same cost of energy, same operating schedule, etc.), ensuring the data passes reasonableness tests (e.g., do numbers fit within what would be reasonable for various types of recommendations), and ensuring that the data is complete and includesDOErequested flags for items such as replication and spinoff projects.
• Maintains data services such that all needed quantitative reporting through the database is available toDOE(for reporting purposes) in a timely and useful manner.
• Incorporates Center of Excellence specialized assessment reports into theITACdatabases, too.

FLSA
Nonexempt

Grade
04

Salary Details

Minimum Salary
71111.000

Mid Range Salary
89956.000

Maximum Salary
108800.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours
37.50

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Energy Systems Engineering or Information Technology, or related field, or an equivalent experience.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Modern SQL database and web development tool skills (e.g. ReactJS, JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the ITAC program or Department of Energy funded programs and grants.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
26ST1160

Posting Open Date
05/27/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City
Piscataway

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.