Departmental Data Management Specialist

Under general supervision, plan, analyze, coordinate and maintain the daily operation of assigned department’s computerized information management systems.

Typical Duties

Maintain and support daily operations of department’s data management section, and computerized information systems. Involves: Daily operation and maintenance of data management systems. Maintain program functionality and assist personnel in the operation systems. Conduct or coordinate specialized reports or studies. Implement user training and data control policies and procedures.

Assist in systems analysis to plan current and future system needs. Involves: Analyze and plan long and intermediate range system growth or enhancement Research and create scope of work and specifications for computer systems hardware and software needs. Gather information for supporting cost and benefit analysis regarding upgrade requests and/or new information systems. Assist in preparation of annual operating and revenue budget. Assist in preparation of budget projections for maintenance and procurement of computer related hardware and software. Review bid specifications related to any type of computerized equipment and software programs. Review and recommend changes in bids on issues like accuracy of compatibility with current system and possible problems that will affect operation of computerized information systems for all divisions within the department.

Supervise assigned staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes., Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.

Education and Experience: A High School diploma or G.E.D. or higher and four (4) years experience of automated data development or maintenance or training of users in automated systems.