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Please note that this intermittent Special Duty Assignment (SDA) is only available to internal King County Department of Assessments Career Service employees who have passed their initial probation period. It is important to note that you must get approval from your current supervisor/manager to accept a Special Duty assignment. We encourage you to discuss this with your current supervisor/manager before applying. This intermittent special duty assignment will be scheduled in fullweek increments. This assignment is currently approved to last up to one year and could possibly be extended if necessary.
With a growing portfolio of property parcels and development of new technology to support our existing work King Countys Department of Assessments is looking for current King County employees to support this intermittent Special Duty Assignment (SDA) for our Property Tax Administration System (PTAS) development and support of existing legacy system applications. This will include the ability to engage directly with subject matter experts project vendors and serve as a liaison between accounting staff and other project stakeholders to support our IT systems development. Just like the industry leaders in our region we are looking for action oriented creative thinkers who can multitask and bring their technical skills and desire for excellence to this role. This intermittent SDA position is integral to our commitment to be one of The Best Assessment Departments in North America.
Are You....
- Capable of learning and growing your knowledge of application development and havea strong background in functional property/parcel accounting or other relevant technical background codingandIT application development skills
- A customer service staradept at translating customer technical needs into technically sound applications that meet customer requirements
- An agile learnerable to learn and apply IT application solutions and develop readable user guides and manuals from understanding business requirements
- A collaboratorthat works towards consensus and have the ability toresolve IT system user technical problems
- A capable and efficient programmer and do you have the ability to learn new technology platforms to support your customer base
- Adaptable and organizedto support customers stakeholders and colleagues with technical IT program guidance while demonstrating customer focus and a genuine interest in the agencys new Property Tax Administration System (PTAS) Can you apply your applications development knowledge to support new programs
- Capable of learning and using Dynamics 365 to support the departments new PTAS solution
The Department of Assessments and King County value diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities and veterans.
The Department of Assessments values innovation creativity and engagement among its employees and actively promotes organizational improvement and new approaches to existing operations and issues.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
An awardwinning leader and innovator in government property assessments with 210 employees and an annual budget of over $37 million the department administers King Countys property valuation and assessment process. The Assessors Office has a significant impact on the funding received each year by a wide range of important County public services. The agency uses innovative business intelligence tools and cuttingedge technology to be more efficient with current resources and provide valueadded services to taxpayers. The Department of Assessments has collaborative partnerships with 150 separate taxing districts and 39 cities. To learn more please visit our website at:https://kingcounty/en/dept/assessorJob Duties
The Department of Assessments (DOA) is seeking a dynamic Applications Developer Journey Special Duty Assignment (SDA) candidate who understands the importance and value of functional development of IT solutions based upon appraisal and Dynamics 365 knowledge and experience with translating that Accounting and Parcel Administration knowledge into technically sound applications and documentation and training for our staff. In addition you will need to leverage your applications development knowledge to support our new Property Tax Administration System (PTAS) as well as leverage your knowledge of legacybased system to ensure continuity of data and analysis.
The specific responsibilities of the position include a variety of production and development tasks such as supporting and enhancing existing department software applications including Dynamics 365 documenting functional accounting and treasury technology solutions customizing vendor and inhouse developed packages and other applications supporting and training users/clients troubleshooting user applications and interfaces systems integration and resolving user acceptance problems.
This position serves a vital role in meeting our mission of setting fair and equitable property values the primary service we provide to taxpayers. This role involves daily interaction with staff and requiring strong IT applications development and assessments accounting and property tax collection and billing technical knowledge and collaboration skills and a strong grounding in coding customer support and analytical skills and the ability to work in a culturally and generationally diverse teamoriented environment.
The successful candidate will display:- Ability to support update and revise existing internal applications including PTAS Dynamics 365 solutions programs interfaces and vendor software coordinating with endusers and documenting solutions.
- Troubleshooting ability to investigate and report application and/or interface problems by querying SQL databases reviewing SQL logs using SQL profiler reviewing stored procedures reviewing Dynamics 365 configuration reviewing cloud and server status.
- Strong analytical ability to resolve enduser problems configure Dynamics 365 to facilitate client use provide user support and integrate Assess to Collect knowledge into application solutions.
- Technical training acumen to provide specific accounting and treasury enduser training to support PTAS write training materials and develop training plans.
- Ability to lead or colead development teams to support department IT applications systems and projects.
- Ability to develop applications and enhancements in Vb Dynamics 365 and Transact SQL.
- Ability to conduct and lead user acceptance testing and resolve testing issues.
- Technical and user documentation writing skills for applications.
- Ability to document and track bugs enhancement requests workarounds fixes and related information in SharePoint.
- Ability to be flexible and responsive to provide support for service issues or failures during and outside normal business hours.
- Ability to analyze vendor software packages and assist in developing purchase recommendations.
The Ideal Candidate: The most competitive DOA Applications Developer Journey (SDA) candidate will have the ability to rapidly learn the Assess to Collect business processes and use rigorous logic and analytical methods to develop effective user application solutions. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to transfer functional specific knowledge into specific application solutions that meet business needs.
The candidate will demonstrate commitment dedication and drive towards meeting and exceeding the expectations and requirements of both internal and external customers. Understands the importance of customer/enduser input throughout the project/solution development life cycle and can establish and maintain effective and productive professional relationships with customers.
The candidate must have the ability to develop training materials and documentation by writing clearly and succinctly. Must demonstrate competency in application solution documentation ensuring effective translation of technical accounting and treasury information into application solution topics easily understood by endusers. Has the ability to transfer technical agency knowledge through learning our systems and can prepare written documentation to support staff learning.Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Competitive candidates will demonstrate and possessany combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position above and may include:
- An understanding of property parcel administration or property valuation accounting or the ability to learn these processes.
- An understanding of administration and accounting processes related to property appraisal or an equivalent experience.
- Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities for this position including technical mass appraisal knowledge property appraisal and a full understanding of the functions organization and processes of the technology support of an Assessors Office or similar agency involved in property valuation or other similarly situated organizations.
- One 1 year of troubleshooting testing or analysis in the support of technology solutions.
- Two 2 years of experience using MS Word Excel.
- Experience in interpreting enduser needs into application solutions that successfully address business needs and/or requirements
- Experience in developing written documentation and analysis to support application solutions.
- Skill in conveying technical application information to nontechnical users
- Experience in providing enduser training on applications.
- Familiarity or knowledge of Dynamics 365 solution.
Desirable Qualifications: The most competitive candidates will demonstrate the following:
- Ability and desire to learn new Information Technology (IT) skills
- Understanding of advanced Dynamics 365
- Ability to leverage past applications development knowledge in the development or purchase of new IT solutions.
- Ability to apply IT solutions to enhance or streamline business processes for increased efficiency.
- Ability to document train and explain the application of IT solutions to an audience with a wide range of technical skills.
- Ability to effectively manage several projects and tasks simultaneously and meet production deadlines.
- Familiarity with iPad applications or other mobile device technology in the application of accounting and treasury work.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to meet production schedules.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference Come join our teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
This exciting employment opportunity is only open King County Department of Assessments employees eligible for special duty assignments.
A resume and cover letter and answers to the supplemental questions that explains how your education and experience makes you the best candidate for this position are required.
Selection Process: The applicants who meet the required qualifications and indicate through an analysis of their submitted application materials that they possess the most competitive background skills and competencies in direct and recent jobrelated experience and training may be called for further selection processing. Additional selection process analysis may include but is not limited to written and performance exams written work submittals webbased/online examinations oral panel and/or manager interviews reference and background checks.
Please contact Richard Watson ator if you have any questions regarding this opportunity.
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Employment Type
Full Time
