Application Analyst

Located in a Charming and Growing Town: Wake Forest offers a high quality of life with a historic downtown, beautiful parks and greenways, a growing arts and culture scene, and a strong sense of community. Our Town Hall is in the Downtown area, which allows you to walk to lunch and other amenities. 

A Collaborative and Supportive Environment:  We foster a close-knit team where your ideas are valued, and collaboration is key to our success. You'll work alongside experienced and passionate professionals dedicated to mentorship and professional growth. We regularly have team-building events to celebrate departmental and personal accomplishments.

Work-Life Balance Matters: We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and strive to create a supportive environment that respects your time and commitments outside work. The Town offers Wellness Wednesday once a month, which allows employees to take off one hour early to attend to wellness needs. We also offer free access to our recreational facilities and discounted fees for youth athletic programs for employees' families. 

Opportunities for Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth through training, workshops, conferences, and other opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills in planning.

Competitive Benefits Package: The Town of Wake Forest offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, long-term and short-term disability programs, retirement plan, paid time off, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, paid elder care leave, non-matching required 401k contributions, longevity pay bonuses, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and more. Upon completing a six-month probationary period, you will also receive a 5% increase in salary.  The Hiring Range for this opportunity is: $88,406 - 92,000.

General Statement of Duties:
This classification performs responsible technical work supporting software applications and processes for the Town. 

Distinguishing Features of the Class
Essential Duties and Tasks

• Manage and maintain software applications used by different departments within the Town of Wake Forest, including but not limited to Laserfiche, Tyler New World, OpenGov Cartegraph, and Microsoft 365.
• Provide technical support to end-users, troubleshoot issues, and resolve software-related problems promptly.
• Collaboration is vital in this role. You will work closely with departmental staff to understand their software requirements and customize applications to meet their needs.
• Configure software systems, including setting up user accounts, permissions, workflows, and integrations.
• Assist in selecting, procuring, and implementing new software solutions, ensuring compatibility with existing systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation for software applications, including user guides, training materials, and technical specifications.
• Your role will significantly contribute to the efficiency and productivity of the Town of Wake Forest. You will train users in software functionality, best practices, and new features to enhance their productivity. 
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in local government software applications.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a local government setting, is preferred.
• Proficiency in configuring and supporting specific software applications such as Laserfiche, Tyler New World, OpenGov Cartegraph, Microsoft 365, and other relevant systems is a technical requirement for this role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently, are key competencies required for this role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with departmental staff at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions and exceptional customer service.
• Experience utilizing JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL and the ability to apply this skill set effectively to meet business and technical requirements.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies, and regulations is a plus.

Desirable Education and Experience 
The ideal candidate will have, at minimum, any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field and three or more years of experience in systems analysis or computer technology, preferably in a local government environment.

Special Requirement 
Possession of a valid NC driver's license and DCI background check.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the Applications Analyst position at the Town of Wake Forest. Specific duties and requirements may vary based on the needs of the department and the organization.Physical Requirements
Work in this class is generally inside and sedentary; however, some movement and lifting of light to moderately heavy items may be required. An employee must have such visual acuity as to be able to read and write handwritten and typewritten material and generate and view mapping products. Work requires looking at a computer screen for long periods of time. An employee in this class must be able to talk and hear to respond to the public and other employees.