Human Resources Department
PO BOX 3729 Phone: (919) 775-8348
Sanford, NC 27331-3729 Fax: (919) 774-8712
www.sanfordnc.net jobs@sanfordnc.net
City of Sanford Position Announcement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Position: Computer System Administrator Posting No.: FIN-04-12
Department: Finance
Starting Salary: $45,999.87 - $50,775.26 (dependent on qualifications) per year earned & paid on a bi-weekly basis
Description of Work/Duties:
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Performs specialized technical work in the maintenance of existing
financial software applications and in the implementation and upgrade of
software changes. Work involves designing specialized reports,
developing and maintaining a training program for users, providing
quality control for data entry by user departments, and implementing
applications not currently being used.
* Develops and maintains a
system of ongoing quality control for all data entered into Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) system, prepares and maintains detailed
policies, procedures, documentation, and instructions; provides internal
control analysis/policies for other software related to collection of
funds and inventories.
* Designs specialized reports using ERP applications and associated software, as needed.
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Develops and conducts training sessions for City personnel in the use
of software application; provides ongoing assistance/support to
departments and individual users in operation of software applications,
and in enhancement of operational capabilities.
* Addresses systems performance issues and crashes; manages the testing of code fixes and annual releases for ERP applications.
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Establishes short and long range plans for the upgrading and
implementation of changes to software programs; directs and participates
in implementing software changes and upgrades; coordinates changes with
affected departments.
* Reviews project requests, determines
scope of projects, establishes priorities, and tracks workflow; provides
periodic project reports to supervisor.
* Evaluates new technical developments and techniques; performs cost/benefit analyses and makes recommendations to supervisor.
* Performs related tasks as required.
Minimum
Training & Experience: Working knowledge of networked computer
system hardware, Enterprise Resource Planning software and software in a
MS Windows environment. General understanding of the nature of
functions and problems in the network and virtual user environment.
Ability to adjust to rapidly changing technologies and business
environment, which requires continual education and adaption. Ability to
communicate effectively; ability to function in a dynamic environment
subject to impromptu changes in schedules and priorities; ability to
work efficiently. Any combination of education and experience equivalent
to graduation from an accredited community college with major course
work in computer science, IS management, information technology, or a
related field and 3 years experience in software applications. Knowledge
of accounting/cash collections systems and NC Local Government Budget
and Fiscal Control Act preferred. CompTIA A+ certification (or
equivalent), Crystal reporting, and experience in government sector
preferred. Must be able to work occasional weekends or off-hours for
support resulting from emergency incidents and special projects. Some
travel within the City may be required. Possession of license valid in
the State of North Carolina required.
Closing Date: Friday, August 31, 2012 @ 5:00 p.m.
