Job Number 10-08
Finance and Information ServicesSALARY:
$5,100 - $6,479 per month
DATE OPEN: January 22, 2010
DATE CLOSED: Open until filled.
DURATION: Two (2) year limited duration position with benefits.
Position is funded through King County 911. The City intends to seek additional
funding beyond two years.
TO APPLY: Submit resume and completed
City of Redmond application packet
via the online submission system. This is a 244 kb size file, and
other options are available. (The application packet is in the Adobe Acrobat
format, and a minimum of Acrobat 4.0 is required. Obtain free
Acrobat Reader
to view/print.)
The City of Redmond is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. The City of Redmond
provides reasonable accommodation to those with
disabilities.
Duties:
Under the direction of the Application Services Manager, this position
will provide the leadership and technical expertise for planning, implementing
and maintaining the enhanced and "next generation" hardware and software system
(including the newer and changing features of Positron's Viper phone system) for
the Police E-911 Communications Center. Other duties include, but are not
limited to: serves as the Police Department's key project coordinator and
liaison responsible for carrying out the system enhancements planned by the King
County E-911 Program Office; coordinates with the King County E-911 Program
Office to implement and enforce revised security policies and practices for the
next generation system; provides advice to Police Command staff with information
needed for evaluating the possible impacts, resources and training requirements
with changing E-911 hardware and software solutions; and other duties as
assigned.
This position will also maintain and support the current E-911 communications
and data systems. Such work includes, but is not limited to: providing
support of the Communications Center's Spillman Computer Aided Dispatch system
(CAD) and Geographic Information System (GIS) components, as well as the
Positron power telephone system.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of and skills in:
-E-911 systems, including Positron's Viper phone system.
-Public safety radio.
-Integrating current and future technology with existing systems.
-Program development methodologies.
-Project management methodologies including the creation and coordination of
project teams, developing project definitions and project plans.
-Microsoft Windows and Unix operating systems.
-Knowledge of E-911 data sets such as street centerlines, address points and
emergency service areas.
-Basic knowledge of the principles, theories and methods of GIS, particularly as
utilized within the ArcGIS software.
-Editing versioned data sets and data such as address points and emergency
service zones using ArcGIS software.
Ability to:
-Communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing, to technical and non-technical individuals at all levels of the
organization.
-Work independently and as part of a team.
-Prioritize workload and manage time efficiently meeting deadlines and
completing assignment in a timely manner.
-Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
-Apply a high degree of attention to detail where accuracy is a key feature.
-Understand customer needs and provide clear solutions to problems.
-Create system and process documentation.
-Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of City
staff and outside agencies.
Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: BA in computer
science or a closely related field and a minimum four years of progressively
responsible experience coordinating and developing computer, telecommunications
and web based communications systems.
Licenses/Requirements: Valid Washington State
Driver's License by date of hire and maintain an insurable driving record.
Fulfillment of bargaining unit agreement membership required within 30 days of
hire. Must be able to successfully pass an extensive background investigation.
Working Conditions: Work is performed
primarily in an office environment. Travel is required among various City
facilities, as well as some outside travel. Physical effort is required to
bend, reach, and lift equipment and supplies up to 40 pounds. Attendance at
meetings and response to urgent user or information systems situations may
require working evening or weekend hours.
Benefits: The City of Redmond
provides a generous benefits package including: medical, dental and vision
benefits; paid sick leave, vacation and holidays; retirement; and life insurance.
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