Accela Developer

Description

Gwinnett County is seeking an experienced Accela Administrator/Developer to support the design, configuration, integration, and ongoing optimization of the County's Accela platform. This role is critical to enabling efficient delivery of permitting, licensing, and inspection services to residents, businesses, and internal departments. The position will focus on enhancing system functionality through automation, EMSE scripting, and API integrations, while ensuring seamless connectivity with enterprise systems such as financial platforms, GIS, and communication tools.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and a strong understanding of government operations to streamline workflows, improve user experience, and support data-driven decision-making across the organization. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support both on-premise and cloud initiatives, and play a key role in modernizing Gwinnett County's digital services.

• 3+ years of experience in Accela Automation, Configuration Management, EMSE Scripting, and application support
• Strong working knowledge of both On-Premise and Cloud-based Accela platforms
• Experience working within Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall methodologies
• Proficiency with tools such as JIRA, SharePoint, Visio, MS Office Suite, Teams, Power BI, Git Hub, Postman, and SSIS
• Experience with Accela Ad Hoc Reporting and SSRS
• Experience with Accela Digital Plan Room
• Knowledge of Accela Mobile and automated deployment processes
• Familiarity with GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Experience integrating Accela with enterprise systems (e.g., Oracle Financials, SMS platforms, etc.)
• Experience working within a government or public sector environment

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• 3-5 years of experience in Accela Administration and API integrations
• Experience with Teller Cashiering Platform, Twilio SMS Messaging, and SAP
• Knowledge of programming principles and/or languages relevant to application development
• Experience with application development lifecycle processes and tools
• Understanding of project management principles and best practices
• Strong documentation and process improvement experience
• Excellent customer service skills, supporting both internal staff and external stakeholders
• Experience working in large-scale IT environments supporting multiple departments
• Accela Certification(s) preferred

• Supports county departments involved in planning, zoning, permitting, inspections, and public services
• Plays a key role in improving citizen-facing digital services and internal operational efficiency
• Opportunity to contribute to ongoing modernization and smart government initiatives

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Lawrenceville, GA.

The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $62.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lawrenceville,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.