KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of business process and software design; relational and distributed database technology; networks and communications; and project management.
• Software development methodologies and life cycles.
• Current trends in information technology software, business systems, hardware, networks, and communications.
• Commonly used programming languages, databases, and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms.
• Application development and structured analysis methods; data modeling theory and methods; disaster planning and recovery techniques; debugging and error detection.
• Software applications such as finance human resources, utility billing, geographical information systems, and permitting.

Skill in:

• The use of design and testing tools and methodologies
• The use of various desktop tools
• A variety of programming languages, databases and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms
• The use of relational and distributed database technology
• Maintaining good working relationships with a variety of city staff at all levels

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

EXPERIENCE:

Two years applications development and/or database management experience in a multi-platform environment.

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology or a related degree.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

• Assists in planning information technology related projects involving applications, systems, and processes.
• Assists in designing and/or creating database structures.
• Participates in developing data migration/conversion techniques for system(s) conversions or upgrades.
• Participates in the support of existing systems, applications, and databases by responding to user requests for service, enhancement, modification or information and training.
• Identifies functional requirements for enhancement of existing systems.
• Assists in monitoring databases and systems for potential problems; documents problems and solutions to assure more efficient database operations.
• Maintains various tables to ensure that software functionality meets organizational and legislated policies and procedures.
• Creates and maintains the documentation of the City’s business applications.
• Provides end users with training and continuing support for applications, systems, and databases.
• Codes and/or tests programs and resolves related problems in small and medium-sized systems.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.