Description When we take good care of our employees, they take good care of our citizens. We are dedicated to providing our employees with a healthy work/life balance through paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and don't forget paid sabbaticals every five years. We invest in your well-being with affordable healthcare plans and monthly wellness events.
We secure your future with highly sought-after retirement plans. We invest in you every day. Pinal County offers a rewarding experience and meaningful work.
Find your purpose here in Pinal County and help us make a difference in our community. An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance. Paid Vacation And Sick Leave 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit.
Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost Dental and Vision Plans Comprehensive Wellness Program Quarterly Wellness Challenges Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite Vaccination Clinics Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi Tuition Reimbursement Program Alternative Work Schedules Telehealth Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options Civil Service Leave Van Pool Options Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Before you apply, watch this video to learn helpful tips for completing an application at Pinal County: Application Tips This is an internal promotion opportunity for current employees of the Development Services department only.
You must be a current employee to be considered for this position. JOB SUMMARY Supervise activities of Server Application Specialists and the implementation of new and existing enterprise level server software, plan, assign, coordinate, design, install and maintenance of information technology solutions. Perform management duties, review workloads, establish guidelines and milestones for new and existing projects, and review business systems, oversee GIS, Cartagraph and Accela tasks, and identify customer needs under general supervision.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES Supervise server-based software support, maintenance, upgrades, and daily operations, including routine helpdesk calls, server and database upgrades and enhancements, and complex application software problems. Plan and manage the activities of assigned staff, prioritize and assign tasks and projects, train and coach staff, monitor work, develop staff skills, and evaluate performance, and review the work of staff to assure the work quality and timely completion of assigned duties and responsibilities. Provide application support, server and security updates, and system reviews and monitoring.
Plan server support activities and projects to assure accomplishment of goals and objectives. Supervise and schedule security audits, test new and existing software applications, enhancements, and updates, and plan current and future workload to meet operational goals and assure operational continuity. Supervise the integration of enterprise-level software, migrations from older software applications to newly acquired software, and migrations from older versions of servers to newer versions.
Provide high-level project management, coordinate project schedules, tasks, and milestones, provide technical lead on high priority/profile projects, coordinate vendor schedules and activities. Serve as subject matter expert to assure that IT proposals meet system guidelines and needs and prepare special and recurring reports and proposals for projects, hardware, software, and other server application development plans. Assure the integrity, security, and effective performance of County server applications.
Collect Managing For Results (MFR) data and create reports on achievements and objectives. Manage budget and expenditures, approve requests for software, supplies, and equipment, compile and analyze a variety of reports and usage statistics, and review and approve administrative forms. To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information. Perform other related duties as required. POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES: Perform and oversee the creation and editing of Development Services-specific GIS datasets.
Oversee the report writing of certain software packages to produce useful data. Coordinate and facilitate new projects and results. Ensure all software is up to date and functional and write new programs that would help the office be more efficient.
Oversee the operations and maintenance of the Accela electronic permitting system, Cartagraph, and various other applications. Assist in providing troubleshooting for problems with Accela, Cartagraph, and various other applications, working closely with County IT staff as needed. Serve as a training resource to assist staff and the public in their use of Accela, Cartagraph, and various other applications.
Provide knowledge, guidance, and geospatial data mapping products to Pinal County Emergency Management on GIS needs before, during, and after declared emergencies. Perform and oversee data collection utilizing emerging technologies such as drones, LiDAR, etc. Process and oversee the processing of data collected with drones, such as photos, ortho-mosaics, LiDAR, and videos.
Assist administrators in Development Services with asset management and the work order system. Oversee the procurement of new PCs for Development Services staff. Administer and manage inventory of PCs, tablets, monitors and other various hardware devices for Development Services operations.
Troubleshoot and correct software and hardware IT issues for Development Services staff, including basic IT break/fix issues, PC installs, and moves. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Seven (7) years of experience in network server applications support.
Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in geography, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or a related field. Seven (7) years of experience in the GIS field.
Valid Driver's License with Arizona State Driver's License required within 30 days of hire. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge and understanding of basic Civil Engineering concepts to include reading, drawing via Coordinate Geography (COGO), GPS equipment use, and Right-Of-Way (ROW). Capabilities of operating computer systems, including networked environments and specialized software applications, such as Accela.
Knowledge and understanding of road asset management concepts. Knowledge and understanding of road maintenance concepts. Knowledge of FEMA and AZDEMA emergency management procedures and techniques.
Ability to assess computer support needs and implement effective solutions. Skill in installing, configuring, testing, operating, and maintaining IT hardware, equipment, software, and computer systems. Knowledge of project management principles, tools, and techniques.
Knowledge of existing Pinal County software applications, hardware, and infrastructure, including maintenance and integration issues. Knowledge of principles of IT infrastructure system development and systems integration in a public sector environment. Knowledge of management principles for network operating domains, database systems integration, and documentation of data sets Skill in analyzing IT project issues, evaluating alternatives, and recommending methods, procedures, and techniques for resolution of operational issues.
Skill in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing IT projects. Ability to work independently in a technical environment with interlinked and changing priorities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
The work also requires the ability to finger, grasp, handle, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications.
Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources. All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.
Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT). Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment.
Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law. Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description. Pinal County has the right to revise this description at any time, and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.