This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.
**Applications are sought on behalf of the Superior Court in Yuma County. Yuma County Human Resources does not review any applications submitted for this position. All applications are forwarded to Superior Court Human Resources in Yuma County**
NATURE OF WORK
Manages the operations and configuration of network server hardware, operating systems and communications links in a multiple operating system environment, assures the security and integrity of the Court’s Information Technology (IT) resources; provides technical support for users, hardware, equipment, and software applications.
(Illustrative Only) Responds to service requests; provides technical support and training to users; reviews utilization trends, identifies functional inconsistencies, and resolves operational issues; performs system backups as required; establishes and maintains network users, user environment, directories, and security systems; installs and configures network hardware, software, communication links and upgrades; prepares and updates technical documentation; monitors and resolves network operations; identifies and assesses hardware and software needs, and recommends improvements; manages the Court’s tracking database and integrated network; monitors network environment, access, security, functionality and utilization; resolves traffic, security, and access issues; assures optimum network performance, system integrity and maximum uptime; gathers and analyzes operational data, and compiles reports; assists with the development and implementation of cost-effective strategies for hardware and software acquisition, support, security, and procedures; assures effective communication of network issues and strategies; coordinates development activities with other departments and agencies; inspects and upgrades physical wiring and component connectivity, and assures system safety and reliability; complies with all Court equipment and safety policies and procedures, and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations; coordinates overall computer operations; responds to the needs and questions of network users concerning their access to resources on the network, and the operation of various software programs; reviews IT needs, services and programs; identifies changes and improvements to benefit the system; develops and writes program specifications; converts design specifications into programming specifications and computer language; writes new computer programs and modifies existing programs; designs and runs test routines; debugs new and existing computer programs; performs applications programming tests; designs programs, translates specifications into computer languages, tests results to identify accurate logic, operation, output, and designs; assists in the design of file structures; analyzes existing computer programs and makes necessary programming modifications; analyzes problems and prepares concept design specifications; analyzes system outputs and reports to isolate program problems and takes appropriate actions to correct; assists in analysis and design of major automated systems; identifies and recommends methods to improve management and operation of IT services; consults with users to identify concerns, and recommends changes to improve content and service; identifies current and potential network problems, and provides recommendations for technical corrections and strategies to improve operations and prevent disruption to the systems; maintains inventories of equipment; tracks and monitors registrations and licenses; may travel to different court departments to train employees and/or offer technical assistance; performs related duties as required or assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a closely related field; AND one year experience as an applications programmer, systems programmer and/or programmer/analyst or closely related duties; OR, three years of progressively responsible experience in programming, systems analysis, computer applications, network and database administration, and customer support functions; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: This classification requires the applicant to pass criminal background checks; a valid Arizona State Driver’s License may be required.; Arizona Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET) yearly accreditation is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a standard office environment and Court facilities.
Knowledge of: Applicable State of Arizona statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures; applicable Federal rules and requirements; Yuma County and Superior Court policies and procedures; Superior Court in Yuma County- Rules of the Judicial Merit System and the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees; network hardware and software troubleshooting techniques; principles of system development and systems integration; principles and practices of network administration, system access and security guidelines; management principles of network operating domains and technical support functions; capabilities, limitations, and functional applications of data processing methods and equipment; systems analysis, development, planning, and documentation methods and standards; data base organization, access, and retrieval techniques; legal terminology, court operations and procedures.
Skills in: Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds; administering automation systems, hardware and software applications, network operations, local and wide area networks; identifying, and implementing operational changes, and coordinating the efforts required to accomplish Court system automation program goals and objectives; identifying current and potential IT problems, and developing technical corrections and strategies to maximize the effectiveness of the Court IT systems; using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; analyzing a variety of IT issues and developing recommendations for solutions.
Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with court employees, and the public; operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications; communicate effectively in verbal and written forms; work under pressure in a highly dynamic work environment with changing program demands and priorities; design and implement computer programs and changes to existing programs; maintain computer programs using different programming languages and computers (computer programming in COBOL, FORTRAN, or other acceptable high level computer languages, Assembly Language, Program/Job Control Language).; follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE 