Information Technology Specialist

Information Technology Specialist Broward County Board of County Commissioners - 3.7 Pompano Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $87,341.79 - $139,397.61 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Industrial automation Human-machine interface (HMI) systems Computer Science Process optimization Technical documentation Project planning Equipment installation Software implementation System design Process improvement Research Mid-level Master's degree System maintenance Technical solutions implementation Supervising experience Quality assurance Bachelor's degree Team management Task prioritization PLC programming Software development Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Master's degree in computer science Systems & applications support Systems analysis 1 year Cybersecurity Bachelor's degree in computer science Project leadership Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) Server management Full Job Description

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Information Technology Specialist - Water & Wastewater Services Operations

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Benefits of Broward County Employment High-Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79 Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation employee match Eleven (11) paid holidays each year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually) This is an advanced technical and process controls position involving the programming, maintenance and troubleshooting of water and wastewater process controls in the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems. The primary function of this position is to program and be responsible for the direction, definition, design, development, implementation, documentation and support of systems, software and equipment used in control systems, implementation of changes and improvements to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) software that monitor and control raw water, potable water, wastewater, reuse water, chemicals and related facilities. Plans, directs, inspects, tests, participates, schedules and coordinates with operations personnel and contractors the development and installation of new systems, process updates, and equipment replacement used in the SCADA systems. General Description Manages large scale information technology projects. Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or closely related field. (One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.) Requires four (4) years of experience in systems analysis, systems design and/or applications programming relevant to area of assignment including related project management or closely related experience. Special Certifications and Licenses None. Preferences Master's Degree or higher degree with major coursework in Computer Science or closely related field Allen Bradley Control Logix Programmer Certification International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Certificate International Society of Automation (ISA) Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist Certification or equivalent Industrial Controls Systems Security certification At least (2) year of Network Experience At least (1) year of System Administrator experience including servers and startup International Society of Automation (ISA) Cybersecurity Expert Certificate

SCOPE OF WORK

Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Provides high-level technical expertise and project management direction of multiple large scale information technology initiatives including technological research, analysis, design, development, and implementation of projects. Reviews County-wide information technology strategic direction, recommends approaches for incorporation of the emerging technologies when appropriate, and implements the approved approach. Reviews programming techniques and recommends information technology solutions, enhancement plans, and related cost-benefit comparisons. Supervises professional and technical personnel in assigned work teams or sections. Plans, organizes and implements approved emerging technologies. Administers County-wide technological specialty functions. Performs project management responsibilities for large scale complex information technology projects. Reviews systems designs, development of applications, and documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to departmental standards. Documentation of deployment, security, quality assurance, change controls, and compliance. Performs related work as assigned.

Competencies Tech Savvy :

Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Is an early adopter of new technologies, technical skills, and capabilities that improve performance. Regularly experiments with and leverages technologies and tools to substantially improve performance.

Manages Complexity :

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.

Action Oriented :

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes immediate, decisive, independent action to resolve issues or problems. Persists as needed. Quickly and consistently identifies and pursues beneficial new opportunities.

Plans and Aligns :

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.

Optimizes Work Processes :

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.

Courage :

Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. Shares own ideas and points of view openly, regardless of potential criticism or risk; shows conviction when faced with adversity and challenges; raises difficult topics to be sure they are addressed.

Self-Development :

Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Demonstrates a strong commitment to development by regularly practicing and applying new knowledge and skills; is quick to share new learning with others. Creates a thorough, detailed development plan.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

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Collaborates:

Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Customer focus:

Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Instills trust:

Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Values differences:

Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Copyright © 2025 Korn Ferry.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities Note:

During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.