Computer and Information System Coordinator

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of applications

To be considered for this position, please attach the following to your application:

• Submit a complete application on the City of Delano’s website yofdelano.org by clicking Employment

Plan, organize, and direct the development, changes and maintenance of the City’s computer systems, involving both the personal computer network and individual personal computers, and the related software for both City and departmental use. Perform a variety of related professional and technical duties, and provide staff assistance to the City Manager and Assistant City Manager. This position is responsible for overseeing the City’s computer network, as well as the City’s individual computers.

It is principally involved with the responsibility for the computerization of the information systems, as well as the computerization of the operational needs of the other City departments, including overseeing the maintenance of the City’s website.

Disclaimer
- This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed. In other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Advise the Assistant City Manager and City Manager of the technical requirements and equipment needed to fulfill the City’s goals and objectives in the application of computer technology to City infrastructure and services.
• Plan, develop and implement a City’ management information network.
• Research needed equipment, software, required utilities/services, and costs to fulfill the City’s goals and objectives.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and plans for implementation.
• Fully implement use of currently available City hardware and software resources in the development of computer based programs.
• Assist the City’s personnel office with computer and software related problems and issues. Assist individual departments in the development, design and updating of database programs, in addition to the maintenance of a variety of City databases.
• Assist department managers and staff in developing operational systems that are compatible with the larger City network or are stand-alone systems.
• Actively engage department heads in offering assistance in development of systems.
• Repair and upgrade all the City’s computers.
• Respond to problem calls that may entail a variety of outcomes ranging from brief instructions to the user to the repair or replacement of hardware due to failure.
• Arrange for outsourcing computer and software repairs and maintenance that cannot be effectively or efficiently handled from City technical or professional resources.
• Research new equipment, software, networking methods, to assure that the City has the information necessary to make informed judgments on the purchase or acquisition of computer equipment, software, and related materials to maintain technical viability in the expanding state-wide computer environment. Assist in the planning for data imaging, data storage, and archiving of City records.
• Develop, design, update, and maintain the multi-page City Web-site, with links to additional sites of interest to the general public.
• Exchange information with other agencies concerning the development of common computer procedures and practices.
• Maintain active contacts with computer professionals and technicians to facilitate the sharing of technical and developmental information.
• Maintain an active awareness of technical developments in the field and keep the Assistant City Manager informed of application opportunities.
• Contact vendors of various computer products, technologies, and software to expedite repair, upgrades, and replacements to keep apprised of technical issues and assure product compatibility with City equipment and compliance with City requirements.
• Oversee the installation and maintenance of all communication technologies and methodologies undertaken by the City.
• Assist City staff in research and analysis for special projects.
• Attend City Council meetings and represent the City at other…