Marshall
County Job Description
Department: Information Technology Job Code: 976
Reports
To: Information Technology Manager DOT Reference: 030.167-014
FLSA: Exempt
Summary
Develop detailed specifications
for computer software. Monitor evaluate
and assess software performance and provide solutions to information processing
problems. Provide training and education
to employees regarding use of computers.
performs computer database design, program coding, testing debugging,
documentation, and implementation.
Essential
Job Functions
A. Determine
user needs and assist in the design and implmentation of new systems,
applications, modifications, and enhancements
1. Analyze
user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to
improve existing computer systems
2. Confer
with users, identify problems, identify specific input and output requirements,
and determine how data is to be summarized and required reports
3. Design
data reporting formats (batch) and data entry screens (on-line), as needed
4. Specify
detailed description of needs, program functions and steps required to develop
or modify software or program
5. Review
computer system capabilities to determine whether requested program change is
possible within existing system
6. Coordinate
program development and assist in analyzing and solving systems and programming
problems
7. Prepare
workflow charts and diagrams to specify operations to be performed by equipment
and computer programs and operations to be performed by personnel in the system
8. Plan
and prepare technical reports, memoranda, and instructional manuals as
documentation of program development and for use in training
9. Test,
evaluate and debug software systems prior to installation
10. Assist
in preparing cost estimates for projects
B. Coordinate implementation of
new/modified systems and conduct training of users
1. Coordinate
implementation of new/improved systems with users and operations personnel
2. Provide technical assistance to users
3. Monitor
and evaluate effectiveness of installed systems, including complex systems such
as Geographic Information system
4. Train system users
Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities
1. Knowledge modern informatin
processing techniques and systems analysis
2. Knowledge
of Geographic Information Systems hardware and software components, data
communication and network methods and techniques
3. Knowledge
of the capabilities and operating requirements of various computer platforms functioning
in centralized, distributed, client server and stand alone environments
4. Knowledge of modern applications of
computer technology to problems in the workplace
5. Ability
to plan, organize and conduct systems analysis and evaluate administrative
processes and procedures
6. Ability
to efficiently monitor program development and thoroughly document necessary
system modificiation and enhancements
7. Ability to assist users in solving
system and programming problems
8. Ability
to translate technical terminology into terms understandable to management,
department officials and employees
9. Ability to establish effective
working relationships with employees and department heads
7. Ability to work independently
8. Ability to think logically for
interpreting and anlyzing problems assigned or encountered
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s
degree in computer science or related field plus four years of experience in
systems analysis, design, development and maintenance, writing programs for
Geographic Information System applications or other large scale
applications, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Experience in an IBM AS/400 environment using RPG IV, PDM, COBOL and SDA
preferred.
This job description should not be interpreted as all
inclusive. It is intended to identify
the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification. All incumbents may not perform all of the job
duties listed, and some incumbents may perform some duties which are not
listed, and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities
and tasks other than those stated in this description.