CITY OF PLANTATION

IT SYSTEMS MANAGER

 

DEFINITION

 

This is an exempt position, which is responsible professional and technical work in directing and supervising the City Electronic Information System operations, which includes Police, Fire and EMS electronic equipment and software.

 

The employee in this classification is required to exercise initiative and independent judgment within guidelines, and receives direction from the Information Technology Director.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

 

Manages strategic applications.

 

Coordinates between the various departments and Information Technology Department to maintain and improve the databases.

 

Monitors software system performance overall and by individual machine.

 

Works with City’s Information Technology Director to suggest and implement new hardware and software technologies for Public Safety.

 

Plans, improvises and oversees programs for orientation and training for all public safety employees.

 

Accumulates records and prepares computer reports.

 

Identifies and resolves problems.

 

Performs related work as required and as directed.

 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

 

Knowledge of computer hardware and software.

 

Knowledge of server systems and their support.

 

Considerable knowledge of Windows Server 2000/2003.

 

Considerable knowledge of modern machine technology.

 

Considerable knowledge of I.P. networking.

 

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

 

Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize work assignments and to work independently.

 

Ability to train technicians and system users in an individual classroom setting.

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Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

 

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees, City officials and the general public.

 

Ability to work with Information Technology Director to design and maintain department budget.

 

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

 

Bachelor's Degree preferred with major course work in computer science or appropriate field supplemented by five (5) years experience in systems/network management or a related field.  Experience with current operating systems such as Windows Server, Windows 2000/XP.  Experience with SQL server and knowledge of metropolitan area networks preferred. 

 

Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered.

 

Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain, a Florida driver’s license with an overall good driving record.  No single suspension of driver’s license within the past two (2) years and no more than two (2) suspensions within the past five (5) year history (except if suspension was due to insurance error or clerk of court error).

 

This is a designated “Recovery” classification in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies.  Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.

 

REV:  10/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

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