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JOB
DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Applications Development Manager
MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:
August 1999
ORG/POS #:
1310/1841
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To plan and direct program design, development, and systems analysis for
all computer applications programming for the City of Little Rock.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Receives general direction from the Director of Information
Technology.
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS:
1. Plans, assigns, and directs the
activities of professional and technical personnel involved in the design, development,
and systems analysis functions required to create new computer applications
programs or install and implement software purchased from outside vendors.
2. Reviews and analyzes existing
applications programs and programs in development to ensure efficiency and
effectiveness of those programs; reviews requests for program changes required
to meet needs of City departments required by the addition of new City programs
and changes in legislation.
3. Conducts meetings with senior level
City employees to determine data processing requirements based on new project
priorities, changes in legislation, and system needs.
4. Assigns and reviews the design layout
for programs required for special projects.
5. Provides technical assistance to City
departments in the development of bid specifications for special hardware or
software systems required to implement new programs.
6. Troubleshoots hardware and software
failure for the Computer Aided Dispatch system to determine causes for system
failure and to implement solutions.
7. Provides technical information and
advice to City departments regarding network interconnections and overall data
processing master plans.
8. Reviews performance of applications
programs to ensure program efficiency, program documentation, and to ensure
that output meets the needs of user departments.
9. Prepares regular reports for the
Director of Information Technology showing functioning of the system, status of
program development, and division needs.
JOB TITLE:
Applications Development Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED
10. Provides technical information required
in the preparation of annual budget figures for the Applications Development
Division, including needs for upgrading hardware and software and resources
needed to ensure timely response to needs of user departments.
11. Serves as backup to the Director of
Information Technology.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs
other related duties as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides
general direction to Programmer Analysts and Programmer Analysts -
Senior.
JOB SPECIFICATION
APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
GENERAL STATEMENT OF
DUTIES: Performs work of considerable difficulty
in planning, assigning, and directing computer applications program design,
development, and implementation.
MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE: August 1999
EXAMPLES OF
WORK: (Illustrative)
Plans, assigns, and
directs the activities of professional and technical personnel involved in the
design, development, and systems analysis functions required to create new
computer applications programs or install and implement software purchased from
outside vendors.
Reviews and analyzes
existing applications programs and programs in development to ensure efficiency
and effectiveness of those programs; reviews requests for program changes
required to meet needs of City departments required by the addition of new City
programs and changes in legislation.
Conducts meetings with
senior level City employees to determine data processing requirements based on
new project priorities, changes in legislation, and system needs.
Assigns and reviews the
design layout for programs required for special projects.
Provides technical
assistance to City departments in the development of bid specifications for
special hardware or software systems required to implement new programs.
Troubleshoots hardware and
software failure for the Computer Aided Dispatch system to determine causes for
system failure and to implement solutions.
Provides technical information
and advice to City departments regarding network interconnections and overall
data processing master plans.
Reviews performance of
applications programs to ensure program efficiency, program documentation, and
to ensure that output meets the needs of user departments.
Prepares regular reports
for the Director of Information Technology showing functioning of the system,
status of program development, and division needs.
Provides technical
information required in the preparation of annual budget figures for the
Applications Development Division, including needs for upgrading hardware and
software and resources needed to ensure timely response to needs of user
departments.
Serves as backup to the
Director of Information Technology.
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of computer program design and development methodology.
Considerable knowledge of computer logic, block diagramming, and flow charting.
JOB TITLE:
Applications Development Manager
JOB
SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
Considerable knowledge of standard computer languages and operating systems.
Considerable knowledge capabilities and limitations of data processing equipment.
Considerable knowledge of descriptive and inferential
statistics and operations research methodology.
Good knowledge of engineering, accounting, and
mathematical principles required to analyze computer systems needs and design
and implement software solutions.
Skill in the operation of a standard computer
terminal or a personal computer keyboard.
Ability to assign and review design and
development of computer applications programs.
Ability to plan, direct, and review the
activities of technical personnel involved in the design, development, and
implementation of applications programs.
Ability to review complex applications programs
developed by internal programmers or vendors to determine their efficiency in
meeting needs of user departments.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior
level City staff to determine data processing needs and programs needed to
provide required data.
Ability to provide regular technical reports
both verbal and statistical showing status of ongoing projects.
ACCEPTABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Completion of a Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science or a related area; at least four (4) years of
experience in designing and developing complex computer applications
programs; at least two (2) years of supervisory experience assigning and
reviewing work of high level technical personnel involved in applications programming;
OR any equivalent combination of
experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities.
JOB TITLE:
Applications Development Manager
JOB
SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will
be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Carrying (lbs.) |
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working from ladder) |
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Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel |
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Physical Coordination (sequential or
simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs) |
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Eye-Hand Coordination |
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Close Vision (clear vision at 20"
or less) |
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Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or
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Color Vision (ability to identify and
distinguish colors) |
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Depth Perception (ability to judge
distance spatial relationships) |
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Hearing |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:
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Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.) |
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Low Noise (e.g., business office) |
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Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized
equipment such as lawn mowers) |
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Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy
motorized equipment) |
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