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SENIOR IT PROFESSIONAL- APPLICATIONS

Salary

$84,838.00 - $114,999.82 Annually

Location

5320 North Shepherd

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

35802

Department

Houston Information Technology Services

Division

HITS - ENTERPRISE APPLICATION SERVICES (EAS)

Opening Date

12/16/2024

Closing Date

2/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification: SENIOR IT PROFESSIONAL-APPLICATIONS

Posting Number: 35802

Department: Houston Information Technology Services

Division: ENTERPRISE APPLICATION SERVICES

Reporting Location: 5320 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77091

Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The successful candidate will be responsible for the creation, maintenance, and publication of custom applications, reports, dashboards, and data feeds supporting the Houston Emergency Center. The role is a member of the Houston Emergency Center Applications Team. These applications will use data from the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) database and other SQL existing databases. The candidate will use a variety of development tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio, SSRS, and PowerBI. The candidate will coordinate with public safety customers in developing the required software. Close coordination with other divisions within Information Technology Services is required. The candidate will work closely with the Houston Emergency Center Applications Manager to coordinate the development and implementation of custom software.

*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 conditions.

Extended work hours may be required due to situational emergencies, such as critical systems failures or extended installation times. If designated TIER 1, the successful candidate may be required to stay at the Emergency Center during major events, such as severe storms.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field. Usually has advanced technical certifications that demonstrate mastery of a specialized 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

Must be able to obtain Texas Criminal Justice information Systems (CJIS) Certification.

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 applicants possessing the following:

Preferences will be given to applicants with current developer tools certifications such as Microsoft Visual Studio or similar software.

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: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-0450.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-0450. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

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.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

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

• 11 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

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma /GED

• Associate degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or above

• None of the above

  03

  Which are of concentration did you obtain your degree?

• Computer Science

• Management and Information Systems (MIS)

• Information Technology

• Engineering

• Business Administration

• My degree concentration is not listed.

• I have no degree.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your experience supporting applications and developing applications and programming?

• Less than 6 years of experience

• 6 years of experience

• 7 years of experience

• 8 years of experience

• 9 years of experience

• 10 or more years of experience

• I have no related experience

  05

  Please describe your experience in tools were used to developing custom applications. Check all that apply.

• I have used Code tools such as Power BI.

• Limited use of developer tools.

• Some use of Microsoft tools or similar software.

• Used Microsoft tools or similar software as a significant part of the support work.

• Used Microsoft tools or similar software constantly as a major part of the support work.

• No tools used.

  06

  Please elaborate your work experience in developing custom applications.

  07

  Please describe how the custom applications were deployed, E.G., web, client, standalone, etc.

• I deployed all products.

• I deployed web application only.

• I deployed client – server applications only.

• I deployed standalone products, such as reports, only.

• I deployed web and client - server applications.

• I did not deploy any applications.

  08

  Please elaborate your work experience with the custom applications were deployed, E.G., web, client, standalone, etc.

  09

  Please describe how users the custom applications supported, local, departmental, or agency?

• I had limited contact with customers. I worked with customers only to clarify questions.

• I contacted customers for data design and reporting only.

• I worked with customers to design user interface features and processes.

• I worked with customer to develop the product for all features, data, and reports.

• I did not interact with customers. I followed a development plan provided by my agency.

  10

  Please elaborate on any issues with dealing with customers: how users the custom applications supported, local, departmental, or agency?

  11

  Please provide a list of all valid certifications you currently hold and their validity date(s) (See Resume will delay review of your application)

• Microsoft Visual Studio

• Dreamweaver

• WebSphere

• GitHub

• HTML

• Azure

• Java

• Python

• Linux scripting

• SQL Server / SSRS

• Others

• None of the above

  12

  I have used artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

• I have used CoPilot.

• I have used ChatGPT

• I have used Google Gemini.

• Other

• I have never used AI tools.

  13

  I have worked with the following platforms: (Check all that apply)

• Microsoft Azure

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• Microsoft SQL Server.

• Oracle

• Postgres

• Xamarin

• React Native

• Android Studio

• Google Firebase

• Other

• None of the above

  14

  If you have a contract work history, then please provide the paying contractor company you have worked for and the jobsite your serviced. (If no contract works then put N/A)

  15

  Please provide a list of all valid certifications you currently hold and their validity date(s). (Please note, "see resume" IS NOT acceptable and will delay your application process).

  Required Question