Information Technology Specialist V

County of Kauai•Department of Water, CA

14h•$6,043•Onsite

About The Position

Designs and develops Information Technology systems and procedures involving analysis, evaluation, and recommendations of existing systems (manual and automated), and operating requirements for a major area of County operation, requiring the integration and coordination of several systems or sub-systems; develops and implements project plans for the recommended systems; and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree.
Four (4) years of specialized work experience.
Professional work experience in IT which include work in the areas of user and systems requirements and analysis, applications development and maintenance, computer systems support, network design and maintenance, and/or data/database analysis/administration.

Responsibilities

Analyzes, tests, and evaluates computer programs or system to identify errors and ensures conformance to standard.
Consults with staff and users to identify operating procedure problems.
Conducts studies analyzing user needs.
Recommends methods for process change or replacement for integration with IT tools.
Develops general and detailed system design specifications and quality documentation.
Devises diagrams, maps, and graphical depictions to illustrate steps required to develop programs to meet staff and user requirements.
Develops and writes procedures for installation, use, and solving problems of hardware and software.
Identifies areas of operation that need upgraded equipment, such as modems, fiber optic cables, and telephone wires.
Monitors system performance.
Reads technical manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs and determine equipment to meet staff and user requirements.
Tests and evaluates hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems.
Reviews and analyzes computer printouts and performance indications to locate code problems.
Trains staff and users to use computer system and its programs.
Writes, revises, and documents program and system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
Cooperates and communicates with end users, leaders, and other parties related to the work process being analyzed.
May supervise other IT analysts and IT staff.
Performs other related duties as required.