Information Technology Analyst; Principal - GIS

Position: Information Technology Analyst (Principal) - GIS

Information Technology Analyst (Principal) - GIS

Manages and oversees a major information technology system, group, or program including staff and contract resources; plans, designs, and coordinates the maintenance of the most challenging and complex infrastructure system or computerized data processing and applications systems for large, multi-departmental or county-wide functions; acts as a project/team leader and technical expert in assigned area(s) of responsibility, and oversees major information technology initiatives.

This Class Is Distinguished From The Information Technology Analyst IV by responsibility for a major section, program or initiative with a high level of independence and responsibility for significant resources.

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• Coordinate the organization, staffing and operational activities for assigned information technology programs, initiatives, and projects; participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities related to information technology; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures; identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Oversee, coordinate, and participate in organizational, operational, and procedural analyses to determine information input, work processes, and desired output for potential and/or updated computerization for a large number of users in support of a multi-departmental or county-wide applications; review and analyze a variety of forms, documents, reports, data output, and record-keeping requirements.
• Consult with customer/user departments and advise on the feasibility of converting systems to computerized applications; analyze departmental and county-wide operations, functions, services, interdepartmental relationships, and the information sharing needs in the development of new and/or updated systems and procedures; recommend improvements in operations and administration of existing systems.
• Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned Information Services activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Oversee and coordinate the implementation of information technology projects; develop priorities for assigned projects; manage projects to ensure completion in a timely manner; recommend problem resolution or alternatives to keep projects on schedule.
• Participate in the development, preparation, and maintenance of the information technology strategic plans; recommend county-wide information technology standards; evaluate and develop proposed standards for hardware, software and networks.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate Information Services personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of assigned program budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, training, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Provide staff assistance to higher-level management staff; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
• Maintain professional knowledge in applicable areas and keep abreast of changes in job-related rules, statutes, laws and new business trends; make recommendations for the implementation of changes; read and interpret professional literature; attend training programs, workshops and seminars as appropriate.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Information Technology or related field.
Experience: Six (6) years of information technology systems and/or application development and support experience including two (2) years of project lead or supervisory responsibility.

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Additional experience may substitute on a…