Applications Administrator

City of Lee’s Summit • Cocoa, FL

1d • $65,618 - $82,021

About The Position

The City of Lee’s Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With an estimated population of over 107,000, Lee’s Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life, Lee’s Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri. 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. Lee’s Summit continues to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages. Among the notable recognitions, the city received gold certification as a Community for all Ages and was designated a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community. The City of Lee’s Summit is seeking applicants to fill the position of Applications Administrator in the Information Technology Department. This position provides technical and functional support to City employees in the installation, configuration, maintenance and support of various Department and Enterprise Business Systems used within the organization. Ensures smooth operation of these applications, troubleshoot any issues that arise and provide technical assistance to end-users. Collaborates with other IT teams to integrate applications and implement upgrades or enhancements. Responsible for overall management, control and direction of assigned IT projects and applications. Pay range: $65,618 - $82,021

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or closely related field
• Five years IT experience as an Applications Administrator or similar role with the development, production, or utilization of information technology and off the shelf business systems
• Valid state Motor Vehicle Operator's license and acceptable driving record required
• Strong knowledge of software application installation, configuration and maintenance
• Experience with application integration, relational databases, data migration and report writing required
• Knowledge of network protocols, security principles, data backup/recovery procedures, web site operations and design, including web servers and html
• Proficiency in troubleshooting application issues and providing technical support
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with business stakeholders and other IT teams in the delivery of services

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate would have experience with a Customer Information System in a Utility Service environment.
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence Reporting is highly desirable.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and functional support to City employees in the installation, configuration, maintenance and support of various Department and Enterprise Business Systems used within the organization.
• Ensures smooth operation of these applications, troubleshoot any issues that arise and provide technical assistance to end-users.
• Collaborates with other IT teams to integrate applications and implement upgrades or enhancements.
• Responsible for overall management, control and direction of assigned IT projects and applications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees