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Department:

9610 GRU Information Technology Administration

Salary Range Minimum:

$76400.00

Salary Range Maximum:

$120401.63

Closing Date:

04/14/2025

Job Details:

This is advanced professional information technology lead work conducting business systems analysis and configuration of high complexity that requires the highest level of independent and critical thought and problem definition and solution analysis. This classification may review the work of lower levels. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its leadership duties interdepartmental interactions independently executed and highly complex assignments and superior technical skills. Incumbents assigned to this classification report to an Information Technology (IT) Manager or Supervisor and work under limited direction.

This position will also be involved with facilitating organizational change management. Candidate should have demonstrable experience in OCM activities and be able to drive change management efforts to ensure technology alignment with organizations goals. Certifications in Change Management such as (but not limited to) PROSCI preferred.

May underfill
May create eligibility list

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Job Description:

SUMMARY

This is advanced professional information technology lead work conducting business systems analysis and configuration of high complexity that requires the highest level of independent and critical thought and problem definition and solution analysis. This classification may review the work of lower levels. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its leadership duties interdepartmental interactions independently executed and highly complex assignments and superior technical skills.

Incumbents assigned to this classification report to an Information Technology (IT) Manager or Supervisor and work under limited direction.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Depending on the area of assignment:

Researches evaluates and analyzes software use and operational strategies business processes and procedures and recommends improvements to responsiveness and reliability.

Analyzes alternative methods and techniques for optimizing software use.

Acts as a liaison to programmers users and 3rd party representatives to resolve questions of program intent output requirements data management program scope and internal controls and checks throughout the software development lifecycle.

Translates business and stakeholder requirements into functional software specifications for IT system projects upgrades and reporting needs.

Researches and performs complex analysis of data sources and relationships.

Analyzes designs and develops complex or custom data collection/retrieval/queries/reporting to support business statistical or financial analysis.

Troubleshoots analyzes resolves monitors and documents complex user inquiries and system issues for system configuration and interfaces data collection data retrieval queries reporting program intent and data errors.

Conceives coordinates designs develops prioritizes and executes complex software test plans cases and/or scenarios to evaluate software changes and operational procedures.

Participates in new software implementations including initial studies input to or creation of functional and technical specification for Requests for Information and Requests for Proposal and evaluation of vendor interviews and responses.

Leads participates or provides Signoff in Peer Reviews for process test scripts requirements and other work elements related to proposed solutions.

Prepares reviews and approves documentation to departmental standards.

Maintains document management standards: including the planning implementation and oversight of a data management and versioning repository that provides for efficient and accurate response to business and management requests for information.

Participates in end user training and business readiness activities

Conceives designs and performs complex application configuration affecting system functionality and intent.

Creates schedules executes maintains and troubleshoots application logs and batch jobs for major software applications.

Develops and maintains programs and scripts.

Performs statistical analysis on collected data to support system analysis efforts.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May require afterhours weekend support or oncall responsibilities.

May function as project team member.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education experience knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Information Technology mathematics business administration or related field and six 6 years of progressively responsible experience in business information systems integrated system analysis professional analytics or software lifecycle management; or

Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Information Technology mathematics business administration or related field and eight 8 years of progressively responsible experience in business information systems integrated system analysis professional analytics or software lifecycle management; or

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and ten 10 years of progressively responsible experience in business information systems integrated system analysis professional analytics or software lifecycle management.

Relevant IT certification(s) may be substituted for up to two 2 years of education or experience.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid driver license required. Valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of appointment.

Certifications

None.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Advanced knowledge and experience of problem solving methods and techniques.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to think analytically creatively and independently.

Ability to keep records and prepare reports.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and work effectively with customers coworkers supervisors and managers.

Ability to effectively plan and organize work to ensure quality performance in supporting multiple applications and assignments while balancing strategic and tactical priorities.

Ability to support organizational and departmental goals.

Ability to work independently or on team projects.

Advanced knowledge of business processes with knowledge and experience at the Subject Matter Expert (SME) level in MORE than one of the following areas: Finance Accounting Purchasing Inventory Management HR/Payroll Customer Service Marketing Work Management Field Operations Web Content or Application Usability.

Advanced knowledge and experience with project management methodologies.

Advanced knowledge and experience with software development lifecycle.

Advanced knowledge and experience with software testing and quality assurance principles.

Strong ability to influence others.

Advanced knowledge and experience of the data and process flow within an integrated software system.

Demonstrated commitment to delivering customer success.

Ability to determine multiple approaches and choose the most appropriate solution.

Advanced knowledge and experience with the principles practices and methodologies of Integrated and/or Web based applications.

Advanced knowledge of computer systems programming and application management techniques.

Ability to design and create record and form layouts.

Advanced knowledge and experience with complex systems research and analysis

Considerable understanding of relational database operations.

Advanced knowledge and experience with advanced data mining and query building.

Working experience interpreting system design.

SME level knowledge of database tools such as MS Access and SQL.

Ability to understand high level programming language concepts to perform business system debugging.

Ability to perform complex rootcause analysis.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels.

Requires local travel to other general government or GRU locations within the Gainesville area.

Note:

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville oers a competitive benets package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All regular employees are eligible for traditional benets such as health insurance life insurance paid leave 11 paid a holidays a year a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan but we also oer great things like onsite tness centers tuition reimbursement onsite medical sta and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability who require special accommodations during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department ator TDD/TTY at.

Veterans Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07 Florida Statutes (F.S. specifies who is eligible for Veterans Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans Preference.

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