Applications Programming Supervisor - Information Technology

Fort Bend County; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 78,523 - 97,809; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TCDRS retirement

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Fort Bend County in Texas seeks an experienced IT leader to supervise the applications support and development teams, ensuring SDLC discipline, delivery deadlines, and effective resource utilization. The role reports to the Director of Information Technology, provides training and performance feedback, and prepares project-status reports and budget insights for county leadership.

You will collaborate with county officials, coordinate emergency management activities, and ensure solutions align

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, information systems, or related field preferred.
• 7 years of experience with 5+ years of supervisory/management experience.
• Proficiency in VB.NET, C#.NET, .NET Core, PowerBuilder, HTML, XML, JavaScript.
• Experience with SQL Server and PL/SQL.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of applications support staff and development staff.
• Meet project, team, and department deadlines.
• Oversee SDLC for applications under responsibility.
• Provide periodic reports on project status and resource forecasts.
• Train, counsel, supervise and appraise staff for growth.
• On-call 24/7 for IT support issues.
• Assist in IT department budgeting.

Skills

VB.NET

C#.NET

.NET Core

PowerBuilder

HTML

XML

JavaScript

PHP

SQL Server

PL/SQL

Supervisory/management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Job description

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

• Responsible for supervising the daily activities of the members of the applications support staff and the development staff.
• Accountable for meeting project, team, and department deadlines.
• Responsible for all aspects of the SDLC for all applications under his/her area of responsibilities.
• Provides periodic reports on project status and potential problem areas as well as forecasts of resource utilization.
• Trains, counsels, supervises and appraises application support staff to assure an effective operation and to provide professional growth and job satisfaction.
• Evaluates user requirements, analyzes and determines specific solutions, recommends solutions to users, and assures the development and implementation of these solutions in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Responds to requests for special projects as directed by Director of Information Technology.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the Information Technology Department budget.
• Responsible for all internally developed applications and some vendor applications activities.
• On-call 24/7 for IT support issues.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or related field preferred. (High School/GED and four years of relevant professional experience in addition to 7 years required experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree)
• 7 years of job related experience, including 5 years of supervisory/management experience; experience in computer programming and systems design.
• Strong multi-platform computer programming skills; working experience with the following languages, VB.NET, C#.NET, .NET Core, PowerBuilder, HTML, XML, JavaScript, PHP, SQL Server, PL/SQL.
• Strong verbal and written communication, supervisory and organization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, employees in other departments, and elected officials.

STARTING SALARY RANGE

$56.85 - $71.06 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE

Upon filling position

Benefits and Retirement

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.