Posting number: 10275
Department: Deputy County Manager
Division: Facilities Management
Job classification: Applications Analyst II
Posting type: Open
Categories: IT and Computers
Analyzes, develops, programs, implements, and maintains software solutions and related systems designed to increase productivity, workflow, capabilities, efficiency and effectiveness of an assigned business unit’s programs, services and administration. Work involves meeting with users/customers, analyzing and defining system needs; developing software programs and applications; and implementing, documenting and maintaining applications and associated systems. Work also involves performing project management for assigned applications projects. Provides complex professional and technical support to an assigned business unit. Serves as a lead analyst.
Oversees the automation, maintenance, and security of facilities systems throughout Collier County, serving as the primary administrator for all Facilities databases, servers, security cameras, card access systems, and Code Blue emergency call boxes.
Manages large and complex infrastructure, including more than 1,100 security cameras, over 85 video servers and related devices, two card access servers supporting more than 1,300 card readers and 150 controllers, over 200 Code Blue call boxes, and the County’s building automation system.
Responsible for implementing new security systems at both existing and new sites, providing comprehensive applications support, and managing associated computers, mobile devices, and hardware.
Installs, configures, tests, and upgrades applications, supports more than 120 Facilities staff, and evaluates system performance to recommend improvements or the development of new processes and solutions
Defines requirements, develops specifications and documents processes for new software applications and modifications to existing software; meets with users/customers to define user needs; analyzes business functions and work processes; determines technical needs; identifies system compatibility and capacity issues; identifies hardware and other equipment needed to support programs.
Designs, writes and tests new software applications and/or modifications/upgrades which meet identified needs; prepares and maintains system/program documentation; tests prototype applications and works through operational problems; installs and configures software/applications, establishes user access levels, system security protocols.
Provides training and assistance to users; responds to user demands, questions and requests for assistance.
Troubleshoots assigned programs/applications; resolves software application, operating system and network issues that prevent clients from accessing and utilizing information technology; initiates and participates in system upgrades.
Performs project management duties for assigned software/applications projects; identifies project scope, milestones and sequence of project steps/actions; creates and maintains project deadlines; and documents and communicates project status; prepares reports on project schedules and status and submits to management.
Designs, develops, tests and maintains databases for assigned applications; designs database structure and defines database environment; assists Database Administrator with monitoring database performance; ensures data integrity; and manages data transfers, migrations, conversions and/or connections.
Changes the configuration of information systems in accordance with direction/modeling associated with/driven by business processes; fully tests changed performance of system and the impact on the remainder of the systems, documenting configuration changes in accordance with BCC IT standards for documenting process flows; communicates and coordinates changes with impacted business units as needed.
In the case that supervisory functions are assigned: Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
On-call work is a requirement of this position.
Assists with hardware installation, configuring and maintenance.
Performs special projects as assigned.
Performs other related duties as required.
Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Two (2) years of related experience; experience should be directly related to assigned business unit’s technical systems and programs.
Candidates without a related degree should possess an additional four (4) years of related experience.
Fingerprinting required.
Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Collier County is located on southwest Florida’s Paradise Coast, on the Gulf of Mexico. The county, including the communities of Naples, Marco Island, Everglades City and Immokalee, is famous for its pristine beaches, magnificent sunsets, parks, art galleries, theaters, museums, universities and an abundance of championship golf courses. Collier County is the western gateway to the world famous Everglades. The Everglades and Big Cypress National Parks cover two thirds of the county’s total land mass and are a nature lover’s paradise. One of the largest geographical counties east of the Mississippi River, the county encompasses more than 2,000 square miles.
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners, comprised of five members elected in the five different districts of the county, serves as the governing body. The Board of County Commissioners sets policy and appoints a county manager to carry out policy and oversee the county’s day-to-day operations.
Our Vision: To be the best community in America to live, work and play.
Our Mission: To deliver high quality, best-value, public services, programs, and facilities to meet the needs of our residents, visitors, and businesses today and tomorrow.
Our Motto: Exceeding expectations, every day!
Location: 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL
Phone: 239-252-8999
