Essential Job Functions: This position provides project management of software related projects for city departments. Individuals in this position provide city-wide technical and software support for Windows and iSeries applications and interfaces. Maintain responsibility for ongoing testing and service improvement; create test plans and migration tools. Experience in integration of multiple technologies. Perform maintenance on custom written applications. Work closely with host to establish website requirements and configurations. Provide ad-hoc reporting expertise. Develop extensive and complex custom Query and Crystal Reports for all areas of service. Develop user and system documentation for city software packages to provide users with a reference to their systems. Provide training to users in a classroom forum for all areas of service. Provide detailed technical and software support to first level support staff as well as Network Administrators. Communicate with vendors to ensure contract agreements are fulfilled, serve as liaisons for the various user divisions to effectively provide a concise interpretation of the City's requirements of each application and user requirements are satisfied. Schedule and perform software updates, patches and service packs. Integrate packaged and existing software programs and systems with custom programming to meet user needs. Establish and supervise time sensitive project schedules and plans, including requirements, tasks, project assignments, resources, inclusive of project milestones and review checkpoints, oversee assigned project performance to assure component and program modifications are effectively made; and review all work prior to incorporating into production or its use as input to another stage of the project's tasks; ensure that work meets acceptable standards. Manage data conversions for transitional software applications. Manage iSeries and Windows database integrations. Provide backup for other Project Managers, email Administrator, and Security Administrator. Resume must be submitted for consideration.

Other Job Functions: Perform other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Job duties may include providing support to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) users and perform maintenance on GIS map layers and associated tables. Create and maintain a climate of continuous improvement, proactively identifying opportunities for service improvements and internal efficiencies. Ability to interface with all City departments and executive management for the purpose of conducting analysis of enterprise-wide business requirements, analyzing automation needs and interface requirements and establish schedules and priorities as directed by the Information Technology Management. Develop and design automation concepts and map out the requirements of information management systems; prepare flow charts, systems specification, data input requirements and programming as part of the systems enhancement function; execute the various program testing and debugging phases of systems maintenance or enhancement work and assure systems and their component programs perform to user expectations.

Normal office environment; must be available to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; must be available to work after hours and weekends when necessary. After initial training, a four day/ten hour shift may be chosen in lieu of eight hour shifts.

Knowledge: Experience with Microsoft Office products (including Microsoft Project), Windows operating systems, IBM iSeries systems, HTML, Microsoft SQL Server expertise, Crystal Reports, Query, and computer networking. Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of Visual Basic, ArcGIS, ArcView, Arc GIS Server and GPS Equipment are preferred.

Skills/Abilities: Must have professional verbal and written communication skills. Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to multitask. Enjoys working in a fast-paced high energy environment. Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions. Ability to follow standard operating procedures. Ability to work independently and with a team. Ability to meet project deadlines. Must be able to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve software related problems.

Physical Requirements: Constantly sees and hears; frequently carries, grasp, handles, lifts up to 10 pounds, listens shut, pull, reach, sit, stand, stoop, talk, and/or walk. Occasionally required to drive a vehicle and travel.

Education/Experience: BS or BA degree preferred in computer related field with a minimum of three (3) years' experience in computer programming, web design and project management or in lieu of a degree, five (5) or more years' experience in computer programming, web design, and project management is preferred.

This position is consider essential; in the event of a natural disaster, the selected candidate will be required to stay or return to the City upon notification from the Department Director/Manager or Supervisor.

Resume must be submitted for consideration. Must possess a valid Class C driver's license with a good driving record. Other state valid Driver's License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.

The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.