DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  An incumbent in this class is responsible for performing or assisting in performing technical activities related to writing instructions (code), application program development, program and system testing, and business/systems analysis and design related to computer systems, systems maintenance and implementation in such areas as the design and development of database solutions (dynamic, transactional or interactive web sites) and department specific application programs. The work also involves responsibility for the installation, administration, testing and maintenance of hardware and software in use by an assigned County Department. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Information Services (Application Development) or other higher-level designee with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative with work projects.  Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate technical staff. Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of computer system (software and hardware) operations and troubleshooting; good knowledge of IT business systems; good knowledge of the principles of computer programming; working knowledge of database administration; working knowledge of state-of-the-art computer security; ability to solve technology related problems; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to read and understand technical manuals; ability to be flexible in scheduled work hours to meet the needs of the department; ability to work independently; initiative; tact; courtesy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

A.  Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college with an Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems or closely related field and two (2) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent, technical experience in a computer center environment, one (1) year of which must have included application support and development experience; OR

B.  Graduation from high school, or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent, technical experience in a computer center environment, one (1) year of which must have included application support and development experience; OR

C.  An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated above.

Note: Full-time study in a course leading to a Certificate in a particular area of computer study may be substituted for the above-listed experience, on a month-for month basis, however it may not be substituted for the one (1) year of experience which must have included application support and development as mentioned above.

IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.  A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS. 

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL CIVIL SERVICE RULES APPLY

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.