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Form of workThe Applications Administrator, under the general guidance of the Assistant Director and/or Systems Analyst, provides technical and functional support to City employees in the analysis, design, installation and implementation of Department and Enterprise Business Systems. Diagnoses application anomalies and implements recommended fixes. Responsible for overall management, control and direction of assigned IT projects and applications.
The Applications Administrator also functions as a Business Analyst. Consulting with City personnel and vendors to assess business problems and process improvement opportunities, defines and identifies specific needs, researches options and implications, develops and implements solutions. Manages the migration and upgrades for assigned software applications and databases. Includes development of custom queries and reports to assist in the City's decision-support activities. Manages vendor relationships, vendor contracts and maintenance budgets for all support applications.
Who We Are:
Lee's Summit Applications staff is a highly technical team and is part of Information Technology Services (ITS). Our most immediate need will be to join our department applications team and support our police department with their CAD, Records Management, Mobile Ticketing, Jail Management, Crash and Accident Reporting, Animal Control application and several others. Tasks will include working alongside Police technical staff to troubleshoot issues and review possible solutions and perform and test various application upgrades. Be part of the journey towards our vision to streamline processes, increase productivity, and help our customers achieve their business objectives.
Five years IT experience with the development, production or utilization of information technology and off the shelf business systems
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Management Information Technology, or closely related field
Preferred experience supporting ERP systems, timekeeping, budgeting, enterprise content management system (Laserfiche) and various other applications used by local government
Proficient knowledge in business process analysis, IT project management
Experience with relational databases, data conversion and reporting writing required
How We Put You First:
Looking for meaningful work and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the community? We are hiring application support professionals to join our dynamic team! At the City of Lee's Summit, we offer a collaborative, innovative, supportive, and inclusive environment. We also offer a second to none set of benefits which includes opportunities for attending local and national conferences and events along with a tuitional reimbursement program. A few of our other benefits include:
- Opportunity for working remotely two (2) days per week following the probationary period.
- The City of Lee's Summit pays for 100% of the contributions associated with the Missouri Lagers pension plan, for your retirement needs.
- Ten (10) paid holidays and two (2) personal days offered per year, in addition to sick leave and vacation leave.
- Three (3) medical insurance programs are offered so you can best meet your individual medical, dental, and vision needs.
Where You Will be Working:
The City of Lee's Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With a population of over 101,000, Lee's Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Lee's Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee's Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks.
Recently named America's Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee's Summit's historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee's Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity. We continue to receive regional and national recognition for our endless amenities for residents of all ages and have received Gold Certification from MARC as a Community for all Ages. We have also been recognized as a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community.
Employment Type: Full-Time
