Job Summary This is primarily an on-site position. This position is a competitive position, requiring applicants to meet minimum qualifications established for the position and successfully meet civil service examination requirements. A provisional appointment may be made to this position. Permanent appointment will be dependent upon participation in the examination AND being reachable from the resulting Eligible List . Preference on the Eligible List is given to candidates who reside in Broome County. This position is responsible for bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, which includes gathering requirements, analyzing processes, recommending improvements, and ensuring successful outcomes. This includes assessing technology needs and determining where improvements can be made to meet changing business requirements. The incumbent acts as a liaison combining business-planning expertise to analyze and translate a user, department or any other entities' business requirements into system deliverables and/or business process changes utilizing available technology where appropriate as well as updating, managing, and developing new systems when necessary. Incumbents act as a change agent to help facilitate effective deployments/modifications to current practices, as well as help plan Information Technology strategies to anticipate future needs. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of IT , with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Identifies modifications and improvements to enhance system efficiencies and performance of existing system features; Maintains system protocols by writing and updating procedures; Assists users in understanding their business processes as they relate to current systems; Determines operational objectives by studying business functions, gathering information, evaluating requests and proposing recommended solutions; Formulates ideas for the proposed system inclusive of organizational factors, financial considerations, viability of the system to meet the needs of the agency and the impact of new or modified system on the organization; Supports system users by interpreting technical information; When applicable, monitors project progress by tracking activities, attending project meetings, managing change and ensuring systems are fully documented prior to project close; Tests and validates system changes to ensure conformance to business requirements and recommends enhancements; Analyzes existing system logic difficulties and determines information technology solutions; Visits user job sites to analyze and offer proposed solution in a production environment; Confers with departmental, agency or jurisdiction staff to determine current operations and to define the information processing needs, goals and problems; Ensures that documentation is kept up-to-date by periodic review.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A) Possession of a Bachelor's degree and three years of experience which shall have included analysis, design, evaluation and implementation of computer-based information systems; OR B) Possession of an Associate's degree and five years of experience which shall have included analysis, design, evaluation and implementation of computer-based information systems; OR C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and seven years of experience which shall have included analysis, design, evaluation and implementation of computer-based information systems; OR D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A), B), and C) above.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND ADDITIONAL SCREENINGS

: Each candidate is subject to a thorough background investigation to comply with requirements related to security, data types and supported systems. A conviction at any time may bar appointment to this position, result in termination and/or require additional screening at the discretion of the employer."

Pay:

$76,339.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Retirement plan Application Question(s): Do you have the legal right to accept employment in the United States? (Non-citizens will be required to produce 1-151 or 1-551 alien registration cards at time of employment).

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

analysis, design, & implementation of information systems: 3 years (Required)

Location:

Binghamton, NY 13901 (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Binghamton, NY 13901 (Required)

Work Location:

In person