Job Description

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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

• Supervise the daily activities of the systems programming staff and outside consultants and contractors who assist with implementation and support activities. Additionally provide technical support and guidance to staff to help meet the objectives of the department.
• Manage the development, installation and maintenance of software applications, in addition to the security, efficiency and reliability of all databases.
• Drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of customers. Proactively seeking solutions that enable our customers to provide advanced technology services to County residents.
• Analyze project and service request needs, schedule work to meet the corresponding priorities and goals, and coordinate resources.
• Review and enhance quality assurance standards and evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance program
• Work with the IT Project Management Office to ensure Systems Projects are staying on task by communicating all relevant information to team members
• Communicate with customers and software vendors to define and solve problems and research solutions in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Evaluate the toolsets used by staff to ensure the appropriate development environment is available to create and/or support the software solutions required by the business units.
• Assess staff skills, identify training needs and research cost-effective training opportunities to encourage professional growth.
• Provide periodic reports to manager regarding project status and potential problem areas, as well as forecasts of resource utilization
• Counsel, supervise and appraise staff.
• Respond to requests for special projects as directed by manager or Director of Information Technology.
• Responsible for overseeing support of systems 24/7.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field. (High School/GED and four years of relevant professional experience in addition to 7 years required experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree).
• 7 years of job related work experience, including 5 years of management/supervisory experience; experience in computer programming and systems design.
• Strong multi-platform computer programming skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, supervisory, project management, analysis and organization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, employees in other departments, and elected officials.
• This role is also responsible for influencing technology and process changes, adoption of applications and supporting the improvement of the software development process.
• Requires a successful CJIS background check.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $56.85 - $71.06 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

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All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.