Summary
Under general supervision, is responsible for supporting Bexar County Information Technology team; will support the mission of the County, ensuring successful delivery of IT services as defined in the duties and responsibilities. This position will represent the County in a professional and effective manner and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations and agencies, vendors and the general public. Flexibility to achieve performance excellence in a telework arrangement.
This position is Excluded from Civil Service
Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as subject matter expert, individually motivated and operating with a sense of urgency and personal accountability
Identifies and resolves application issues, that are not immediately apparent in existing processes/systems by applying established application development principles and best practices
Analyzes, develops, configures, and tests computer application systems within a Windows environment
Develops new systems based on studies, project requirements and user specifications
Analyzes and evaluates information processing systems to identify better County business solutions
Identifies and evaluates end user needs through incoming requests, independent evaluation or design specifications
Designs system enhancements and other alternatives to existing methods of manual and automated business processes
Oversees the work of Programmer Analyst I team members related to systems development, enhancement or maintenance projects
Ensures compliance with approved development standards, techniques and system designs
Participates in the training of operators and end-users and in the creation of written instructions for test and production environments
Monitors effectiveness of test data by analyzing systems
Assists in revising applications to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements
Creates sample input data to test system adequacy intent and requirements
Provides technical assistance to end-users identifying County and departmental requirements and system solution areas
Drafts system documentation and specifications such as functions, operation and purpose of objects within each system
Trains end-users and provides systems specifications and new and updated written instructions
Performs other related technology duties and projects as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a relevant degree, 3-5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of computer database management systems and development concepts; knowledge of system analysis techniques such as flow-charting and file design; knowledge of programming standards; knowledge of technologies including SharePoint and relational databases
Skill in design and development of applications using various Languages or exposure to development languages; skill in object orientated application development using relational databases
Ability to identify and analyze end-user problems; ability to organize information in a logical manner and devise practical solutions to problems; ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations and agencies, vendors and the general public
Demonstrates technological intuitiveness
Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
Required to be on call 24 hours
May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
May be required to work weekends
This position may need to satisfy the requirement of completing and passing an assessment during the employment process
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of the following languages: .NET Framework, Java, C or and Scripting JavaScript, Perl, HTML, DHTML, or HTML5, VB.NET and/or Data manipulation of SQL, XML, NoSQL, Oracle
Skills in design and development of applications using a variety of languages, Data storage and transformation along with integration techniques
Other development tools and languages as determined applicable to applications objectives; such as; SAP, SSIS, SSRS, SSMS, Informatica, ETL
Knowledge of, and minimum of six months supporting and configuring Tyler applications including but not limited to: Odyssey, Supervision, Portal, Jury, and Softcode
Working Environment and Physical Demands:
Constantly working in indoor / telework conditions
Frequently moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds
Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 15-30 pounds
Occasionally move about the office / telework office
Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
Positions self to perform essential functions of the job in an office / telework environment
Must be able to remain in a stationary position
Flexibility to achieve performance excellence in a telework arrangement
Maintains County-issued equipment, software, data and supplies
Supplemental Information
Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.