Panama Job Openings
City of Panama City Beach
Information Technology Specialist
Panama City Beach
FULL TIME
October 31, 2024
Description
Examples of Duties
- Manages system security; sets-up new user accounts and passwords; sets up and grants access to storage, email, website, security cameras, buildings, and fuel depot; suspends access as appropriate.
- Maintains network connectivity; analyzes internal functionality and VPN connectivity; manages switches and network cabling; troubleshoots and makes repairs as needed. Oversees computer backup systems; creates and manages the use of backup and retrieval systems; develops and implements disaster recovery strategies.
- Manages workstation computers; conducts consistent analyses of computer systems and schedules updates or upgrades as needed.
- Manages computer hardware; installs new workstations; implements upgrades as needed.
- Manages CCTV camera system; verifies camera functionality; troubleshoots problems and schedules repairs.
- Maintains recorded video content.
- Operates audio-video equipment for streaming, recording, and broadcasting of City Council meetings, Civil Service meetings, Planning Board meetings, bid openings, etc.
- Sets-up virtual meetings and assists city staff in running meetings.
- Maintains and administers city fueling systems.
- Maintains and administers city cell phones.
- Analyzes and troubleshoots common technology problems.
- Maintains and administers help desk system knowledgebase to educate and train staff on how to troubleshoot basic technical issues and train how to use and site-based technology.
- Keeps knowledge base articles up to date.
- Utilizes help desk ticketing system to manage computer hardware and software problems, password resets, file restorations, new user set-ups, peripheral device repairs, and email public records requests.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
- Associates degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science or related field and four years' experience in clerical or customer service.
- Two (2) years' experience with supporting computer operating systems and hardware.
- A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum education/experience qualifications.
- Ability to pass all required background checks to obtain CJIS level 4 certification.
- Must maintain a CJIS level 4 certification at times during employment
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Supplemental Information
- Knowledge of network technologies, hardware, and software, including those related to servers, storage, data management, networking, wireless technology, cellular technology, personal computers, peripheral equipment, etc.
- Knowledge of information technology management and operational policies, procedures, and practices.
- Knowledge of security and disaster recovery principles.
- Knowledge of IT hardware and software installation, repair, and updating principles.
- A+ certification preferred.
- Skill in problem solving.
- Skill in trouble-shooting techniques for technology related issues.
- Skill in prioritizing and planning.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Information Technology Director assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The Help Desk Administrator reviews and assigns daily work through help desk tickets, conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include industry best practices, state and local requirements and statutes, vendor and technology standards and manuals, and department and city policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of varied information technology administration duties. Frequent changes to technology contribute to the complexity of the position. The work is typically conducted during the normal business week, Monday to Friday during daylight hours; The position will occasionally be responsible for covering on-call hours, as well as may need to come in early or stay late.
- The purpose of this position is to participate in the administration of the city’s information technology functions. Successful performance helps ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of all city operations.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, elected and appointed officials, vendors, contractors, representatives of other organizations, other IT professionals, and the general public.
- Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
- The work is typically performed in an office.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413
Examples of Duties
- Manages system security; sets-up new user accounts and passwords; sets up and grants access to storage, email, website, security cameras, buildings, and fuel depot; suspends access as appropriate.
- Maintains network connectivity; analyzes internal functionality and VPN connectivity; manages switches and network cabling; troubleshoots and makes repairs as needed. Oversees computer backup systems; creates and manages the use of backup and retrieval systems; develops and implements disaster recovery strategies.
- Manages workstation computers; conducts consistent analyses of computer systems and schedules updates or upgrades as needed.
- Manages computer hardware; installs new workstations; implements upgrades as needed.
- Manages CCTV camera system; verifies camera functionality; troubleshoots problems and schedules repairs.
- Maintains recorded video content.
- Operates audio-video equipment for streaming, recording, and broadcasting of City Council meetings, Civil Service meetings, Planning Board meetings, bid openings, etc.
- Sets-up virtual meetings and assists city staff in running meetings.
- Maintains and administers city fueling systems.
- Maintains and administers city cell phones.
- Analyzes and troubleshoots common technology problems.
- Maintains and administers help desk system knowledgebase to educate and train staff on how to troubleshoot basic technical issues and train how to use and site-based technology.
- Keeps knowledge base articles up to date.
- Utilizes help desk ticketing system to manage computer hardware and software problems, password resets, file restorations, new user set-ups, peripheral device repairs, and email public records requests.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
- Associates degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science or related field and four years' experience in clerical or customer service.
- Two (2) years' experience with supporting computer operating systems and hardware.
- A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum education/experience qualifications.
- Ability to pass all required background checks to obtain CJIS level 4 certification.
- Must maintain a CJIS level 4 certification at times during employment
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Supplemental Information
- Knowledge of network technologies, hardware, and software, including those related to servers, storage, data management, networking, wireless technology, cellular technology, personal computers, peripheral equipment, etc.
- Knowledge of information technology management and operational policies, procedures, and practices.
- Knowledge of security and disaster recovery principles.
- Knowledge of IT hardware and software installation, repair, and updating principles.
- A+ certification preferred.
- Skill in problem solving.
- Skill in trouble-shooting techniques for technology related issues.
- Skill in prioritizing and planning.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Information Technology Director assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The Help Desk Administrator reviews and assigns daily work through help desk tickets, conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include industry best practices, state and local requirements and statutes, vendor and technology standards and manuals, and department and city policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of varied information technology administration duties. Frequent changes to technology contribute to the complexity of the position. The work is typically conducted during the normal business week, Monday to Friday during daylight hours; The position will occasionally be responsible for covering on-call hours, as well as may need to come in early or stay late.
- The purpose of this position is to participate in the administration of the city’s information technology functions. Successful performance helps ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of all city operations.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, elected and appointed officials, vendors, contractors, representatives of other organizations, other IT professionals, and the general public.
- Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
- The work is typically performed in an office.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
Years Of Service Completed Annual Leave Cap Available
less than 5 years: 152 hours
5 to 9 years: 176 hours
10 to 14 years: 200 hours
15 to 19 years: 224 hours
20 + years: 248 hours
PTO begins accruing immediately. At the end of the year, any unused annual leave will roll over to the next year. Time will be accrued bi-weekly and shown on each paycheck.
RETIREMENT: General employees are fully vested after 10 years of employment. Employees can become partially vested at five (5) years of service. Partial vesting at five (5) years is 50%, six (6) years 60%, seven (7) years 70%, eight (8) years 80%, and nine (9) years 90%. General Employees are eligible for normal retirement upon the earlier of reaching age 55 and the completion of 10 years of credited service or reaching age 50 and the completion of 20 years of credited service. The amount of normal retirement benefit is based on your credited service and average final compensation. See General Employees’ Pension Plan Summary for more details.
HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 14 holidays per year. The holidays are:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents' Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Eve
- Employee's Birthday
Spouse Dental Coverage only $34.85/month; Child/Children $49.31/month; Family Dental Coverage $87.48/month. Vision Coverage available: Employee only: $5.24/month; Spouse only $10.50/month; Child/Children $9.97/month; and Family $15.67/month). Both are covered by Humana. The City also offers a suite of Allstate Worksite products available for purchase.
Note: Insurance coverage takes effect on the 1st of the month following your hire date.
- Rough estimates are not necessarily exact.
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457 Plan Corebridge Financical: Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan – See Human Resources for more details.
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