SENIOR IT PROFESSIONAL - APPLICATIONS (3RD-Party Application)

City Houston, TX, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD 29.00 per hour

City of Houston - IT

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Skills

Project Management
Performance Management
Preventive Maintenance
Production Support
Programming Languages
Systems Analysis
Requirements Elicitation
Change Management
Mentorship
Training
Presentations
IT Management
Information Technology
Development Management
Lighting
Adobe AIR
Computer Science
Management
Information Systems
Management Information Systems
Microsoft SQL Server
Database
Microsoft SSRS
Reporting
Microsoft Visual Studio
DevOps
.NET
Visual Basic .NET
C#
RESTful
Web Services
XML
HTML
Cascading Style Sheets
SaaS
Microsoft Office
Application Support
IT Service Management
ServiceNow
Infor
SAP
Enterprise Resource Planning
Testing
Human Resources
Technical Support
PASS
Recruiting
Insurance
Life Insurance
Telecommuting
Professional Development
Health Care

Summary

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification: SENIOR IT PROFESSIONAL - APPLICATIONS (3RD-Party Application)

Posting Number: 38006

Department: HOUSTON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (HITS)

Division: ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS SERVICES

Reporting Location: 611 WALKER, Houston, TX 77002

Workdays & Hours: MONDAY 8:00AM- FRIDAY 5:00PM (on site)

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Senior IT Professional - Applications will provide production support to business-critical applications. Daily duties include proactive monitoring, troubleshooting and quick resolution of critical incidents. Develop/troubleshoot custom application and interface using programming languages within the .NET stack. Serve as the expert liaison to the business or functional area. Work at the highest technical level of all phases of applications systems analysis and support activities. Coordinate meetings and requirement gathering sessions for the support activities and enhancement requests. Ensure customers business requirements are fully understood, documented, communicated, and acted upon. Coordinate change management and release activities. Provide mentoring and training to other team members as needed. Excellent written and verbal presentation skills with the ability to present complex ideas in a clear and concise manner. Under direction of the IT Lead, performs a variety of information technology related development management and support activities for any assigned department/division.

*You must be eligible to validate contract work experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditioning. Significant time spent using computer displays, keyboard, and mouse.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or aclosely related field.

Usually has advanced technical certifications that demonstrate mastery of aspecialized application.

EXPERIENCE

At least six (6) years of technology experience supporting applications.

Advanced certifications and/or greater than six (6) years applicable experience may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the education requirement.

LICENSE

None

PREFERENCES

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skillsets:

At least 2 years of experience in Microsoft SQL database, SSRS report development and .NET technologies
One or more years of Experience in Visual Studio and DevOps
Experience in
- .NET technologies and programming skills in Vb.Net, C#, Rest API, Web Services, XML, HTML, CSS
- SaaS/ERP solutions and configurations
- Microsoft office products
- Application support, ITSM ticketing tools like Service-now
Working knowledge of Infor, SAP or any other ERP systems

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION- NO

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 29

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at:

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call ).

If you need special services or accommodations, call ). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call .

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EEO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
Supplemental Insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Retirement pension
457 deferred compensation plan
Employee Assistance Program
10 days of vacation each year
13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
Compensable Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Flexible schedules
Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
Professional development opportunities
Transportation/parking plan
Section 125 pretax deductions
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

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Dice Id: 90975896
Position Id: 5207312
Posted 3 hours ago

Company Info

About City of Houston - IT

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