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Tampa Skyline

Senior Applications Programmer - Public Safety

Recruitment #260107-000963-001

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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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