Overview

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!

JOB SUMMARY:

Member of the Information Technology senior leadership team. Ensures efficient and effective operation of the System Support functions of the IT Department through staff direction and leadership. Responsible for the management of all enterprise software applications and special-purpose solutions, system administration and database administration for the workgroup. Participates in planning of programs, policies, or objectives for own work group and department.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development/implementation and support of all enterprise software applications as well as special-purpose solutions, in a multi-platform environment.
• Responsible for activities of supervised personnel, including customer service, product quality, and timely completion of tasks.
• Monitors status, deliverables, timelines, and budget for all software implementation and upgrade projects in workgroup.
• Working with IT Project Management Office, evaluates user requirements, analyzes and determines specific solutions, recommends solutions to use, and assures the development and implementation of these solutions in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Develops good working relationships with vendors to establish effective communication utilized throughout all procurement and support related tasks.
• Participates in preparing, reviewing and making recommendations on behalf of IT for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), statements of work, and agreements related to software acquisitions, enhancements and upgrades.
• Responsible for hiring, evaluation, and discipline of assigned staff.
• Timely submittal of all financial obligations; Frequent communication with all interested parties on status of all financial obligations.
• Proactively seek new solutions or integration methods.
• Mentor and guide staff and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field preferred. (High School/GED and four years of relevant professional experience in addition to 10 years required experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree).
• 10 years of job-related experience including 5 years supervisory/management experience required.
• Full stack development experience including knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio focusing on ASP.Net.
• Experience with one or more common databases and / or data modeling tools.
• Strong multi-platform technical skills; strong analytical and system design skills.
• Strong background in customer support.
• Exceptional supervisory and organizational skills; verbal and written communications skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, vendors, other employees, and elected officials.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

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.