Systems Programming Supervisor - Information Technology

Fort Bend County; United States; On-site; USD 78,316 - 97,892; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement system membership

Wide range of employee benefits

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Systems Programming Manager to supervise daily activities of the programming staff and oversee the development, installation, and maintenance of software applications. The ideal candidate will have strong multi-platform programming skills, a bachelor’s degree in computer science, and at least seven years of job-related experience.

Responsibilities include managing resources, providing technical support, and enhancing quality assurance standards, along with participating in emergency management activities. Competitive hourly salary offered.

Qualifications

• Seven years of job-related work experience.
• Five years of management or supervisory experience in computer programming.
• Successful CJIS background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of programming staff.
• Manage software applications' development and maintenance.
• Analyze project needs and schedule work.

Skills

Multi-platform computer programming

Verbal and written communication

Management and supervisory skills

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

High-school diploma/GED plus 4 years relevant experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of systems programming staff and outside consultants and contractors assisting with implementation and support activities.
• Provide technical support and guidance to staff to help meet departmental objectives.
• Manage development, installation, and maintenance of software applications, ensuring security, efficiency, and reliability of all databases.
• Drive innovative solutions to meet customer needs and proactively seek solutions that enable advanced technology services for County residents.
• Analyze project and service request needs, schedule work to meet priorities, and coordinate resources.
• Review and enhance quality assurance standards and evaluate the effectiveness of the QA program.
• Collaborate with the IT Project Management Office to ensure Systems Projects remain on schedule by communicating all relevant information to team members.
• Communicate with customers and software vendors to define and solve problems, researching solutions in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Evaluate toolsets used by staff to ensure the appropriate development environment is available for creating and supporting required business unit solutions.
• Assess staff skills, identify training needs, and research cost‑effective training opportunities to encourage professional growth.
• Provide periodic reports to the manager regarding project status, potential problem areas, and forecasts of resource utilization.
• Counsel, supervise, and appraise staff.
• Respond to requests for special projects as directed by the manager or Director of Information Technology.
• Oversee 24/7 system support and participate in emergency management activities during local states of disaster as directed by county managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field; alternatively, a high‑school diploma or GED plus four years of relevant professional experience plus seven years total experience may substitute.
• Seven years of job‑related work experience, including five years of management or supervisory experience in computer programming and systems design.
• Strong multi‑platform computer programming skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, supervisory, project management, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with the public, employees, other departments, and elected officials.
• Ability to influence technology and process changes, adopt applications, and improve the software development process.
• Successful CJIS background check.

Starting salary range: $56.85 – $71.06 hourly based on qualifications.

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 benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, and political affiliation.

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.