IT Applications Administrator Lead
IT Applications Administrator Lead
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Job Description
Position Description
Mission
The Mission of the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is to provide medical examiner and crime laboratory services of the highest quality in an unbiased manner with uncompromised integrity.
Vision
To provide consistent quality death investigation and laboratory analysis for the benefit of the entire community.
To create a technological strongpoint for legal agencies to facilitate justice in criminal and civil proceedings.
To establish an academic environment for training in the field of Forensic Science.
Brief IT Applications Administrator Lead Overview:
The IT Applications Administrator Lead oversees the planning design development and implementation of software solutions and business in the countys Medical Examiners Office and Crime Laboratory. This position provides technical leadership collaborates with stakeholders to align solutions with business needs and ensures high-quality scalable and secure application delivery.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Designs codes tests deploys and supports end-to-end software development lifecycle.
Ensures application performance scalability and security best practices.
Oversees maintenance upgrades and documentation of existing applications.
Evaluates and implements new software tools platforms and technologies.
Coordinates with business unit end users to gather need requirements and define technical solutions.
Resolves software database and application problems as needed.
Responsible for analyzing and troubleshooting application / software problems and providing solutions.
Provides additional hardware and software implementation and troubleshooting as necessary.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call or email .
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Programming Computer Science or closely related field
Experience:
Four years experience in application development maintenance and support
Licensure:
Maintain a valid Texas Drivers License and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Additional Requirements:
Must pass criminal background check and drug / alcohol screening (prior to and randomly after employment)
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Experience in full-stack development and modern software architectures.
Proficiency in programming languages including Java .NET Python and JavaScript.
Ability to learn new languages and technologies
Experience with Agile/Scrum DevOps CI/CD and cloud platforms.
Experience with MS SQL databases and reporting tools.
Experience with low-code / no-code platforms such as QuickBase
Strong written and oral communication and project management skills with effective organization and time management skills
Makes customer service a priority
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision prioritizing and handling multiple tasks simultaneously
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Experience:
Previous experience working in government office environment
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full Time 40 hours per week in office
Monday - Friday
Weekends and evening shifts may be necessary
Work Environment:
This role is based in Harris County Texas.
Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense.
Potential Exposures:
The Institute of Forensic Sciences provides medical examiner and crime lab services for Harris County.
The work performed is sensitive and serious and routinely deals with criminal evidence and deaths of adults and children that resulted from violence natural disease or other causes.
While this position wont have any direct contact with evidence or decedents there will be exposure which may be emotionally taxing
Location:
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences - 1861 Old Spanish Trail Houston TX 77054
Physical Demands:
Requires physical strength to lift and handle items weighing up to forty (40) pounds occasionally in the performance of duties
Must be physically able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to: Director Technology
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
