Introduction
This is responsible applications programming and systems
analysis work.
Nature Of Work
An employee in
this class is responsible for performing a variety of technical computer
programming and systems analysis tasks of more than average difficulty. Employees coordinate and monitor
the work of technical project
team members in the completion of specified assignments. Tasks include the design, development or modification,
testing, and implementation of data processing systems, programs, and procedures.
Tasks require that the employees consult with user personnel, functional data processing personnel, and other
project team members
to resolve technical questions. Although
under general supervision, employees are expected to exercise considerable
initiative and independent judgment in selecting work methods and performing
assigned tasks. An employee in this class may be subject to on-call status on a
rotating basis to provide 24-hour/7-day service. Work is reviewed while in
progress and upon completion through discussions and reports submitted.
Examples of Duties
This
position works closely with both the Tampa Police and Fire Departments. This position is important
to maintaining mission critical applications for both
agencies.
Develops and/or
modifies applications/systems/processes
from specifications; assists in technical systems design from functional specifications; develops documentation or modifies existing
documentation for applications/systems/processes according
to standards.
Participates in training programs
to develop new skills and maintain existing
competencies; conducts training
sessions; assists in the preparation and delivery of user training programs.
Participates
in emergency management exercises along with team, to ensure functionality of
applications and services provided.
Analyzes problems
and implements solutions; consults with functional team members, users,
and technical project
team members on technical
questions; coordinates, schedules, assigns, and monitors the work of technical
project team members.
Conducts cost/benefit analyses; conducts technical
research and prepares
and presents reports
on findings.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Considerable knowledge
of: computer technology, systems analysis, operations,
and utilities; procedures necessary to design, implement and test computer
systems and programs. Knowledge
of public safety systems, dispatch, records management, E911
and others are important for this position.
Working knowledge of:
data communications,
how public safety organizations operate and architected, understanding
the criticality of both police and fire.
Ability to: acquire knowledge
of additional systems;
design and implement
major systems and applications; train user and lower level personnel; coordinate and review
the work of others; express
oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
establish and maintain
effective working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer
science or a related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in
computer programming or systems analysis.
An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job related competencies noted above.
Examination
Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.
Comments
Employees may be required to work rotating
shifts, including nights,
weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues
an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required
to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated
emergency.
Conclusion
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