Systems Management Specialist - Building Inspections

Job Summary

Assists multiple county business units in evaluating, identifying requirements, planning, re-designing, and implementing software solutions or by providing analysis services to continually innovate for creative solutions. Understands the business unit’s software systems, processes, and procedures to identify gaps and enhancement opportunities and makes recommendations to operate efficiently. Collaborates across numerous county departments and external partners in order to ensure efficient use of systems, streamlined processes and workflows, and facilitates communication between all groups. Provides support to enhance systems reliability and customer experience. Provides guidance in dealing with complex analysis, technical duties, and operational issues related to software. Performs system administration and training, creates and maintains reports, documents, and logs ensuring stable operation of various software systems (e.g., CityView, Geographic Information Systems [GIS], BlueBeam, SharePoint Online, Visio, ArcGIS, County website, etc.). Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in testing processes, troubleshooting issues, and change management, and participates in decision making for successful implementation of software. Assists others by creating help guides and training videos and participates throughout the adoption process of new enhancements, upgrades, and projects. Identifies data sources for metrics; analyzes and documents performance metrics by generating database reports or querying various databases or conducting personal interviews to participate and support county initiatives (e.g., Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency [SCALE] and Delivering What Matters [DWM]).

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Systems administrator who manages and maintains various systems/databases (e.g., CityView, Geographic Information Systems [GIS], BlueBeam, SharePoint Online, Visio, ArcGIS, County website, etc.) including upgrades, patches, version changes, and testing of features; coordinates with others; troubleshoots; and works with others to provide training and ensure the most up-to-date processes/information is shared/distributed. Recommends updates/changes as needed. Analyzes fees and proposes and configures changes as needed.  
• Analyzes and re-engineers business processes by continuously monitoring and identifying business process redundancies, procedures, and integration inefficiencies.  
• Creates process maps and Current State Definitions (CSD) to better understand the department’s needs for reporting and business requirements.  
• Creates and maintains various documents and reports.  
• Serves as the main point of contact for various software programs.  
• Provides training on process and systems.  
• Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time.  
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires equivalency of a high school diploma, one-year post-secondary education, and four years of progressively responsible and complex business analysis, systems management, software administration experience, or some combination thereof. . A reliable form of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)

Preference given for experience in project management, software administration, and process analysis and design

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The employee is under general guidance and direction from the Building Official. With considerable allowance for independent judgment, work is performed according to established procedures and supervisor consultation for difficult or unusual problems as they occur. Work is reviewed for accuracy and quality through observation, examination of records and reports generated, and meetings.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES

Customer Service - Delivers government services in a respectful, responsive, and solution-oriented manner.

Communication - Is always clear about what we're doing and why we're doing it.

Collaboration - Works with partners – communities, schools, faith groups, private business, and non-profit agencies – to see that services are not duplicated but rather are complimentary, aligned, and provided by the partners who can deliver the service most effectively.

Stewardship - Works proactively to make investments, guided by resident input, which will transform lives, communities, and government.

Empowerment - Works with individuals and families to affirm strengths, develop skills, restore hope, and promote self-reliance.

Resiliency - Fosters public preparedness and responds when families and communities face health and safety emergencies.

Innovation - Takes informed risks to deliver services more effectively and learns from successes and failures.

Knowledge - Knowledge in technology and industry solutions, including office automation, data processing techniques and practices, software development methodology, forms and records management.  

Knowledge of relationships between internal and external agencies and governing entities.

Knowledge of statistical, analytical, and research concepts and methods.  

Knowledge of addressing processes and GIS.  

Knowledge of content management, asset management, systems documentation, and technical writing.  

Knowledge of productivity software packages including Microsoft Office, Visio, Adobe. 

Knowledge of project phases, coordination, testing, and implementation.

Knowledge to explore and adopt new technologies and processes with the goal of improving service and reducing the long term cost of service delivery. 

Knowledge of applications, database design, data modeling, and system interfaces.

Abilities - Ability to work in a team environment and work effectively with both technical and functional staff from different disciplines/experience, including external collaborative entities, vendors and users.

 Ability to remain focused on priorities, deadlines, and customer service.

 Ability to work under the pressure of time constraints and frequent interruptions.

 Ability to evaluate and recommend new technologies to support the county business functions in the short and long term.

 Ability to apply systems thinking to public sector programs to try to streamline and improve processes.

 Ability to develop and present complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.

 Ability to initiate and implement problem resolution, escalating issues appropriately.

 Ability to provide technical assistance to others through experience, trouble-shooting and problem-solving.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Typical characteristics of the regular, ongoing work environment of this position requires inside work, typically in an office setting.

Physical activities include sedentary to light work: Reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Lifts and/or navigates up to 35 pounds on a routine basis in handling files and equipment necessary for performing the essential duties of the job.  

SELECTION PROCESS

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.