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Location : Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03224
Department: Information Technology Services
Opening Date: 03/06/2024
Closing Date: 3/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: 115
Position Information
This position is within Cobb County Information Services Department.
This position is critical in the support of the 400 employees and numerous processes at the Water department.
Essential Functions
Receives, prioritizes and responds to staff, end user and department requests for troubleshooting, maintenance and resolution to requests for support concerning major and integrated systems of the assigned functional areas.
Provides project management and leadership for major system installations, upgrades, and or modifications; may require management of multiple projects simultaneously to ensure adherence to critical deadlines and project goals.
Provides advisement and consultation with management regarding the overall architectural vision of the assigned systems, problem anticipation and problem solving on an enterprise level.
Functions as senior technician in ensuring proper integration of new and existing systems that may encompass multiple platforms and/or critical legacy systems; includes network and server administration where applicable.
Designs system specifications, documenting all hardware and network architecture and configurations, including developing specifications for building infrastructure modifications.
Identifies systems requirements according to end-user needs; configures appropriate solutions using current technologies, scripting protocols, and platforms where applicable; includes testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and applications support.
Researches current trends and developments in the industry relevant within supported systems; identifies where new solutions or enhancements to current systems may improve operational or functional efficiency of assigned systems.
Identifies when systems applications, servers, computer hardware, system components or other devices of the assigned systems are near exhausting expected life-cycles; recommends implementations of new technologies accordingly.
Develops Requests for Proposals, Quotes, Information (RFP, RFQ, RFI) for technology projects and systems, detailing specifications, minimum standards, desired outcomes, and project timelines.
Communicates with hardware/software/technology vendors; provides information concerning operational and/or systems problems, new products, or other issues as appropriate; acts in a consultative role regarding new policies.
Works collaboratively with information services professionals in integrating other discipline components, standards and protocols as required, e.g., security administration, database administration, server administration, automated electronic systems, data communications and network infrastructure.
Maintains an awareness of new products, technologies, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional publications to increase knowledge of supported systems; attends user group meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Technology or related field required; supplemented by five years progressively knowledgeable experience in designing, developing and implementing information systems and infrastructure solutions, including technology based project management experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement
Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
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I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
02
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and/or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
03
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
04
Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
05
If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
06
How many years of experience do you have in designing, developing and implementing information systems and basic project management experience?
07
Please describe your experience in designing, developing and implementing information systems and basic project management experience. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
08
How many years of experience do you have supporting Microsoft Office products and other software packages?
09
Please describe your experience in supporting Microsoft Office products and other software packages. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
10
Do you have a valid driver's license?
11
I understand that a resume must be attached to my online application in order for it to be deemed complete.
12
If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
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Location : Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03224
Department: Information Technology Services
Opening Date: 03/06/2024
Closing Date: 3/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: 115
Position Information
This position is within Cobb County Information Services Department.
This position is critical in the support of the 400 employees and numerous processes at the Water department.
Essential Functions
Receives, prioritizes and responds to staff, end user and department requests for troubleshooting, maintenance and resolution to requests for support concerning major and integrated systems of the assigned functional areas.
Provides project management and leadership for major system installations, upgrades, and or modifications; may require management of multiple projects simultaneously to ensure adherence to critical deadlines and project goals.
Provides advisement and consultation with management regarding the overall architectural vision of the assigned systems, problem anticipation and problem solving on an enterprise level.
Functions as senior technician in ensuring proper integration of new and existing systems that may encompass multiple platforms and/or critical legacy systems; includes network and server administration where applicable.
Designs system specifications, documenting all hardware and network architecture and configurations, including developing specifications for building infrastructure modifications.
Identifies systems requirements according to end-user needs; configures appropriate solutions using current technologies, scripting protocols, and platforms where applicable; includes testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and applications support.
Researches current trends and developments in the industry relevant within supported systems; identifies where new solutions or enhancements to current systems may improve operational or functional efficiency of assigned systems.
Identifies when systems applications, servers, computer hardware, system components or other devices of the assigned systems are near exhausting expected life-cycles; recommends implementations of new technologies accordingly.
Develops Requests for Proposals, Quotes, Information (RFP, RFQ, RFI) for technology projects and systems, detailing specifications, minimum standards, desired outcomes, and project timelines.
Communicates with hardware/software/technology vendors; provides information concerning operational and/or systems problems, new products, or other issues as appropriate; acts in a consultative role regarding new policies.
Works collaboratively with information services professionals in integrating other discipline components, standards and protocols as required, e.g., security administration, database administration, server administration, automated electronic systems, data communications and network infrastructure.
Maintains an awareness of new products, technologies, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional publications to increase knowledge of supported systems; attends user group meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Technology or related field required; supplemented by five years progressively knowledgeable experience in designing, developing and implementing information systems and infrastructure solutions, including technology based project management experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement
Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
01
I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
- Yes
- No
02
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and/or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
- Yes
- No
03
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
- Yes
- No
04
Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced Degree
- None of the above
05
If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
06
How many years of experience do you have in designing, developing and implementing information systems and basic project management experience?
- No experience
- Less than three years of experience
- Three to five years of experience
- Five to seven years of experience
- More than seven years of experience
07
Please describe your experience in designing, developing and implementing information systems and basic project management experience. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
08
How many years of experience do you have supporting Microsoft Office products and other software packages?
- No experience
- Less than three years of experience
- Three to five years of experience
- Five to seven years of experience
- Seven or more years
09
Please describe your experience in supporting Microsoft Office products and other software packages. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
10
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
11
I understand that a resume must be attached to my online application in order for it to be deemed complete.
- Yes
- No
12
If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
- Yes
- No
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