TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIST - Application Administrator

The City’s Information Technology Services department seeks an individual to join our team to assist with implementing, and supporting software applications with the primary one being an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution. The ideal candidate would have experience with object oriented programming, an understanding of client-server software architecture and other aspects of administering, upgrading, and enhancing enterprise business software.

This is advanced professional, technical, and administrative work of more than average difficulty in research, design, evaluation, administration, and implementation of software solutions; recommends software for meeting business needs; leads software upgrade initiatives; and collaborates with staff external to the immediate Application Services Team as well as vendors. This position will have a focus in maintaining and supporting business applications.

NOTE: The duties of this position will include all of those duties set forth in the official job description.The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS. Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.0px;" That's right! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale! Please visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/PublicServiceLoanForgiveness for more information or to see if you qualify. This job classification is in Management Category III for benefits purposes, which includes Six (6) additional Management Vacation days per calendar year and a monthly vehicle allowance of $250.00. This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEssential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Participates in various aspects of software application administration, software support and maintenance of software
• Develops and deploys scripts and tools to include automating and facilitating workflows
• Develops scripts and tools to access and manipulate data
• Coordinates response to technology incidents and communicates response progress to customers and other information technology team members
• Provides after hours technology support as needed
• Develops cost-benefit analyses and statements
• Performs analysis and recommends purchases of new technology software, hardware, and peripherals
• Makes recommendations for improvements in information systems methodologies and procedures
• Coordinates with outside vendors and City customer departments to ensure information technology initiatives are completed
• Develops end user training plans and conducts training
• Manages or coordinates technology initiatives as assigned
• Stays abreast of developments in the technology field
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Specific to the Application Services Division:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Three (3) or more years of experience managing or administering technology related systems.

Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.

Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine who will be required to work.

PREFERENCES:

• Prior experience developing or administering software
• Prior experience providing user support for software

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work Environment

Frequency Working in Designated EnvironmentOffice or similar indoor environmentFrequently or OftenOutdoor environmentSometimesStreet environment (near moving traffic)SometimesConstruction siteSeldom or NeverConfined SpaceSeldom or NeverIn the community (homes, businesses, etc.)Seldom or NeverLabSeldom or NeverWarehouse environmentSometimes

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.