Business Systems Architect II

City of Flagstaff•Flagstaff, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Systems Architect II is a full journey-level IT position that reports to IT and is dedicated to one or two business units. The role applies technology, system architecture, and solution standards to address business problems; serves as a liaison between end users and IT by translating business needs into technical deployments; and brokers communication between innovation vendors and internal IT teams. The position researches and evaluates emerging technologies and serves as a subject matter expert and technical lead during technology discovery, selection, and procurement. It also develops custom solutions, provides business intelligence tools and SQL reports, and acts as the primary support contact for critical applications in the assigned business unit. The position maintains technical documentation, trains staff, provides advanced help desk support, and participates in 24x7x365 emergency IT support. When serving as Primary during a 24-hour support shift, the employee must remain within a one-hour travel distance of the Law Enforcement Administration Facility (LEAF) at 911 E Sawmill Road, Flagstaff, and be available for immediate on-site response. The City of Flagstaff describes its work environment as inclusive and positive, and highlights the opportunity to serve the community in Flagstaff, Arizona. The position’s annual salary is $71,260.80–$106,891.20, based on qualifications and experience. Compensation and benefits are subject to change based on policy, budget, and Council changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Three years of general Information Technology experience; relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
One year of specialized IT experience in one or more of these areas: SQL Database Administration, GIS, Business Intelligence, Programming, or Application Development/Support.
Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver’s license.
While serving as Primary during a 24-hour support shift, must remain within a one-hour travel distance of the Law Enforcement Administration Facility at 911 E Sawmill Road, Flagstaff, and be available for immediate on-site response.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
Five years of general Information Technology experience.
Three years of specialized IT experience in one or more of these areas: SQL Databases, GIS, Business Intelligence, Programming, or Application Development/Support.
IT certifications or training in SQL Databases, GIS, Business Intelligence, Programming, or Application Development/Support.
For public safety-specific positions: ability to pass a Police Department background interview and fingerprint check, and eligibility for ACJIS training.

Responsibilities

Lead innovative initiatives and research new technologies.
Develop public-private partnerships, assist with citywide innovation strategies, collaborate with regional entities, and attend technology conferences.
Research, test, and evaluate emerging and disruptive technologies; identify trends and capabilities; and recommend technology solutions that provide innovative value.
Broker communication between innovation vendors and internal IT teams to explore vendor products and services for assigned business units.
Serve as technical lead, critical resource, and subject matter expert during technology discovery, evaluation, selection, and procurement.
Participate as a subject matter expert on project teams and capture initiative requirements, high-level scope, priority, details, and goals.
Develop custom solutions using existing tools, such as automated document workflows and GIS tools, to improve business-unit efficiency.
Evaluate and implement ERP applications and modules.
Provide business intelligence tools and other SQL reports to assigned business-unit staff.
Research, test, and evaluate Smart City initiatives related to the assigned business unit.
Act as the primary support contact for ERP or other critical applications in the assigned business unit.
Develop and maintain documentation for new technical procedures implemented for the assigned business unit.
Train new staff and provide training when technology changes occur.
Provide advanced help desk support to the assigned business unit as needed.
Provide 24x7x365 emergency support for IT infrastructure.
Provide guidance and training to other team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Arizona State Retirement System membership with a mandatory contribution rate of approximately 12% and 100% match.
Deferred compensation options.
Up to 4% annual pay-for-performance increase.
Group health, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible and health savings accounts.
13 paid holidays.
Vacation, sick leave, personal leave, paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
Life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and voluntary life insurance.
First-time homebuyer assistance.
Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employer tuition assistance.
Employee clinic, telehealth, wellness program and incentives, and tobacco cessation program.
Employer Assistance Program.
Employee recognition programs and awards.
Employee discounts, including Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers.