What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Analyst (IT Professional II) position at Sarasota County Government?
Department:
Enterprise Information Technology
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As our Application Analyst, you will work independently with the Business Centers, providing county departments with software support, code development, contract management, system integration, and consulting services. This role requires a high level of technical expertise, serving as the project lead to team members. If selected, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, analyzing, modifying, and developing new web and third-party applications; as well as reporting project status.
This position starts out paying between $26.99 - $34.50, based on experience, and benefits begin within 60 days of hire. Apply today!
About the Position
In this role, you will be responsible for...
Customer Information System Application Support, Development & other minor applications
- Implement new and modified programs or modules following ITIL best practices.
- Assist in the specification, installation, testing, and support of new versions of operating systems, databases, and other customized as they relate to the county application systems.
- Develop and maintain documentation for customers, partners, and other IT professional staff.
- Maintain in-house web applications using the approved application development platform and tools.
- Develop and maintain SQL Server Views, Stored Procedures, SSIS, and MS Power BI reports.
- Provide 24/7 application support during on-call time
- Participate in technical designs to ensure compliance with business requirements and technical specifications.
- Attend training classes, conferences, seminars, and workshops to increase knowledge in system analysis and design, computer programming, utilities, and other applicable skills such as written and oral communication, project management, and leadership skills.
- Participate in user groups, formal classes, and self-instruction to keep abreast of the latest developments and technical advances in the industry as they relate to assigned projects and responsibilities.
Partnerships/Customer Service/Consulting
- Provide training to customers and other IT professional staff who use programs/systems.
- Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of customers' operation and business needs by participating in meetings, reviewing relevant documentation, and openly communicating with customers as necessary.
About the Schedule
Work Hours:
- Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)
- This position involves on-call technical support 24/7/365 with mandatory personal cell phone required, per Administrative Directive 9.05.
As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.
About You
To be considered for this role, you must have the following:
- Two (2) year degree -with- Two (2) years of directly related work experience.
- -OR- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field -with- some related work experience.
- OR- Four (4) or more years of related work experience may be substituted for the formal educational requirement, based on management's discretion.
- Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.
The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:
Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and work under demanding situations.
- Strong production support, software administration, and web application troubleshooting skills.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Foresee and evaluate possible problems and plan alternative solutions.
- Must be a self-starter, proactive, capable of taking direction and moving forward with minimal supervision—ability to assimilate user requirements and issues as well as the business rules governing the request.
Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move 20 lbs.
CJIS Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $26.99 - $34.50, based on experience.
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team,
please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents
. You will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options:
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Benefits:
- Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
- Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
- Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.
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Salary : $27 - $35
