Project Leader - Public Safety - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

The City of Roanoke is seeking an Application Project Leader to perform work involving the analysis of business processes, design and documentation of system solutions, and the implementation and integration of information systems. Prepares cost/benefit analysis of systems. Gathers and analyzes information for the procurement and deployment of information systems. Assists in the formation of project definitions/objectives and system requirements.

Additional responsibilities include making formal system presentations orally and in writing, defining systems security and control procedures, and preparing documentation for input processes, output processes, and system workflows. Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in information technology or a closely related field; five or more years of related experience and/or training; project leadership experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is an exempt position.SUMMARY
 Performs work involving the design, integration, implementation, and support of information systems.
 
 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
 
 Gathers and analyzes information for information systems.
 Supervises and plans the installation of application information systems, including enhancements, modifications, integrations, and interfaces.
 Serves as project leader for vendor-based application systems of small scope with support and guidance from the team or project manager.
 Collaborate with department staff to define application system objectives and requirements.
 Prepares cost/benefit analyses for application system solutions.
 Make formal system presentations orally and in writing.
 Develop test plans and quality assurance strategies.
 Defines system security and control procedures.
 Trains personnel in the operation of application systems.
 Prepares detailed system specifications and oversees completion of tasks performed by less senior staff.
 Prepare documentation for all system components as well as user documentation.
 Supports the team’s user community when the team’s IT manager is unavailable.
 Assists in developing technology budgets.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise approximately 2-5 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
 
QUALIFICATIONS  
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in information technology or a related field; five or more years of experience and/or training in information systems analysis, integration, and support; project leadership experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS 
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, reports, and documents.  Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints orally and in writing.  Ability to effectively present information to management.

REASONING ABILITY 
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and deal with an extensive variety of variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required totalk or hear. ?The employeefrequentlyis required towalk and sit. ?The employeeis occasionally required tostand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. ?The employee mustfrequentlylift and/or move up to 10 pounds. ?Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description.  A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in  a classification.