COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEER COORDINATOR (PROVISIONAL)

City of Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Buffalo seeks a Computer Systems Engineer Coordinator to lead, coordinate and perform computer-related activities in a multi-system network, including programming development, systems analysis and technical support to create and maintain a comprehensive management information systems program.

Incumbents communicate with staff, provide informal training sessions and group seminars, and exercise independent judgement on technical matters.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or closely related field with 2 years of full-time programming and systems analysis experience; or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or closely related field with 3 years of full-time experience; or
• Bachelor’s Degree (any major) with 4 years of full-time experience in programming and systems analysis; or
• Associate’s Degree with 5 years of full-time experience in programming and systems analysis; or
• Equivalent combination of the foregoing as defined by (A)–(D).

Responsibilities

• Directs and maintains a comprehensive management information systems program including systems analysis, design, programming development and operations.
• Performs feasibility studies and researches information to recommend solutions using current EDP technology.
• Keeps abreast of hardware and software developments to determine applicability.
• Writes and updates system flow charts and documents operations; directs work from computer contractors.
• Collects problem definitions and discrepancy reports; resolves issues to maintain operations.
• Performs analysis, design and programming for existing and future systems.
• Confers with staff to provide technical advice on system design and operational problems.
• Creates and implements training programs for staff and management.

Skills

Programming

Systems Analysis

Training

Documentation

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor’s Degree (any major) with 4+ years experience

Associate’s Degree with 5 years experience

Equivalent combination of degrees/experience

Tools

None specified

Job description

Incumbents to this position direct, coordinate and perform various computer-related activities in a multi-system network. The Computer Systems Engineer Coordinator is responsible for programming development, systems analysis, and technical support necessary to create, expand and maintain a comprehensive management information systems program. Incumbents have frequent communication, both orally and in writing with personnel advising and instructing regarding computer related topics. S/he will also provide informal training sessions and group seminars. General direction is received from Director or Superintendent; however, incumbents have a wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment pertaining to the technical aspects of the job.

• Directs and maintains a comprehensive management information systems program including but not limited to systems analysis and design, programming development and operations;
• Performs feasibility studies and researches information necessary to make appropriate recommendations for the solution of systems and operational problems through the application of current electronic data processing technology;
• Keeps abreast of current hardware and software developments to determine appropriateness;
• Writes and updates systems flow charts and documents existing systems operations and directs same from computer contractors;
• Collects problem definitions and discrepancy reports resolving critical issues to maintain operational efficiency;
• Performs all aspects of analysis design and programming of existing and future systems as required;
• Confers with staff personnel to provide technical advice or assistance in the area of system design, programming or operational problems;
• Creates and implements a training program geared toward providing direct assistance to staff and management personnel;
• - instructs in all aspects of computer related activities;
• - prepares operating manuals and procedures to be used in the management systems program;
• Maintains and submits various reports as requested;
• Performs related work as required.

Applicants must have continuous and permanent status in any city department as an Assistant Computer Systems Engineer Coordinator, Programmer Analyst, Systems Support Specialist, Systems Support Analyst or Systems Analyst for one year.

Open Competitive

• (A) Master’s Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, in Computer Science or a closely related field and two years of full-time experience in programming and systems analysis;
• OR
• (B) Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, in Computer or university in Computer Science or a closely related field and three years of full-time experience in programming and systems analysis;
• OR
• (C) Bachelor’s Degree (any major) from a college or university accredited by a regional, national or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, and four years of full-time experience in programming and systems analysis;
• OR
• (D) Associate’s Degree from a college, business or technical institute accredited by a regional, national or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, in Computer Science or a closely related field and five years of full-time experience in programming and systems analysis;
• OR
• (E) An equivalent combination of the foregoing as defined within the limits of (A) through (D).

THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Thorough knowledge of programming techniques and concepts;
• program documentation, programming terminology and flow chart interpretation.
• Thorough knowledge of system analysis and symbolic logic;
• documentation, feasibility studies, systems implementation and control, ability to reason logical.
• Thorough knowledge of systems design;
• forms design, characteristics of files and storage media and data bases, systems life cycles, application studies and system testing;
• Good knowledge of data base development and systems software design, application and enhancement;
• Basic knowledge of computer architecture and networking;
• Ability to analyze operational problems and take appropriate corrective actions;
• Ability to prepare accurate, comprehensive and informative technical reports;
• Ability to understand and interpret written material, i.e., operating manuals and procedures;
• Ability to train personnel and management in all aspects of computer related activities;
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

ADOPTED:10/7/87

REVISED:11/3/99; 12/08/25