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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CAMDEN

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE : Information Technology (I / T) Specialist (Confidential)

DEPARTMENT : Central Office Cost Center

REPORTS TO : Executive Assistant

Employment Status : Part-Time

Union Status : Non-Union

FLSA Status : Exempt

SUMMARY : Under direction, acts as technical leader for accomplishing complex analytical studies for data processing service centers, in the servicing of users, and in the operation of the data processing center; does related work as required.

NOTE : The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.

Plan, manage, and execute a comprehensive, effective, and efficient management and financial information system.
Effectively coordinate with Executive Assistant and department directors, preparation of required monthly programmatic reports for submittal to the Board of Commissioners.
Ensure that the HACC hardware and software systems are adequately maintained, upgraded as necessary, and staff support provided as needed.
Evaluate data processing equipment and service requests and prepare a cost benefit analysis that shows all alternative methods of solution in terms of operating and development costs, intangible advantages and disadvantages, and time implementation schedules.
Provide technical planning and guidance for data center consolidations, application conversion, computer upgrades, and operating system changes.
Prepare specifications for data-processing equipment, services, application development or special studies, and evaluates vendor responses.
Evaluate, select, and utilize software and hardware monitors, analyzers, and simulators for measuring systems performance and projecting new systems performance to improve hardware utilization and attain optimum application programs.
Periodically monitor technical progress of outside consultants in accord with contractual intentions.
Serve as technical consultant to all agencies in all software areas such as languages, file organization and accessing techniques, utilities, operating systems, accounting and teleprocessing routines, and program system design.
Test and evaluate new hardware systems, software products, and terminal devices.
Prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Maintain essential records, reports, and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and / or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Maintain the enterprise-wide phone system (currently IP based). Evaluate and recommend changes and upgrades.
Maintain mobile (cellular) phones for the Authority.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English proficiently.

Knowledge of information system design concepts and the many alternative manual, mechanical, and electronic means for gathering and storing data as well as converting data into useful information at lowest cost.

Knowledge of and familiarity with capabilities, operating characteristics, and programming of all data processing and data preparation equipment and software.

Knowledge of principles of production systems and work efficiency as related to a data center, which must function as a data processing service bureau.

Knowledge of and the familiarity with procedures and techniques involved is using software, and of instrumentation. to take equipment and software measurements.

Ability to direct project task teams.

Ability to analyze problem conditions and arrive at a cost effective, realistic solution.

Ability to oversee and monitor performance of outside consultants.

Ability to write clear, concise design specifications and study reports.

Ability to analyze and transcribe data into meaningful useful information to measure cost effectiveness.

Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, 'and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Knowledge of the basic principles, commonly used concepts, and procedures within an office environment.

Knowledge of office methods, practices, routines, and equipment.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Ability to use and care for office machines and equipment.

Ability to maintain records and files.

Ability to receive directions and instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Proficiency with the use of the Microsoft Office suite software system.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : The minimum educational qualification required to be an Information Technology (I / T) Manager is :

a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or programming is preferred;

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in information systems design, and systems analysis, which shall have involved major responsibility for development and implementation of large-scale data processing systems.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS : An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None.

REASONING ABILITY : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

NEW JERSEY RESIDENCY LAW : Pursuant to “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52 : 14-7 (P.L. 2011, Chapter 70), effective September 1, 2011, all newly hired employees of State and local government must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date of hire to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

I, __________________________________________ have read the above job description for my position, I fully understand the contents, and I shall perform these duties to the best of my ability.

Employee Signature ____________________________ Date : _______________________

Supervisor Signature ____________________________ Date : _______________________

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