Full-Time Applications Systems Manager I
Job Description
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We currently have an opening for an GIS Application Services Manager
Closing Date: 8/12/2024 5:00 pm Eastern
The primary responsibility of the GIS Application Services Manager is to provide crucial support to the GIS Unit. The primary objective and responsibility is to manage resources in designing, developing, and delivering Enterprise GIS (EGIS) servers, applications, services, contents, and associated data to the customer on schedule and within the projected budget. This position will have hands on involvement in design, development, maintenance and testing of new and existing software projects using both Agile and Waterfall management techniques, as well as responsibility for systems response and continuous improvements of Application Development production systems and interfaces.
Duties include, but are not limited, to:
- Manage the development and maintenance of complex large-scale GIS software solutions with hundreds of components built on various GIS platform technologies
- Work with both internal and external partners or vendors
- Work with the product teams to plan and execute deliverables, ensuring that the teams have appropriate requirements, technical and design specifications, adhere to standard coding practices, direction, and resources to deliver solutions effectively with realistic estimates to meet business goals
- Develop strategic plans for vetting new project and application change requests which includes gathering development estimates, target dates, priorities, and client requests to produce a cohesive multi-project development plan
- Provide financial estimates and schedules for legislative inquiries. All Legislative Bills that are submitted to the team must be reviewed, analyzed, tracked, and replied to within the allotted time
About the Organization
The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.
As NCDIT’s services reach North Carolina residents from all backgrounds, we believe that a diverse workforce is our most valuable asset to recognize, understand and meet the IT needs of our constituents across the state. Our agency culture intentionally values diversity, equity and inclusion through the implementation of thoughtful, practical, innovative and data-driven strategies. We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace (Executive Order 92). NCDIT supports recent executive orders to address pay equity for women (Executive Order 93), establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care (Executive Order 95), and implement fair chance policies (Executive Order 158). NCDIT also has several initiatives designed to help past and current military personnel and their spouses find rewarding careers with us. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Information Technology.)
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Experience implementing and/or managing large-scale GIS solutions
- Experience in IT Project Management
- Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Experience with integrating GIS into new or pre-existing workflows
The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:
- Demonstrated proficiency in navigating and managing intricate software license agreements, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, optimizing cost-efficiency, and safeguarding organizational interests
- Understanding and hands-on experience of GIS principles, theories, and practices
- Ability to design, program, implement, and troubleshoot complex software applications with advanced working knowledge of Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise product line
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an IT related field or other related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years progressive experience including at least two years of experience in programming and applications analysis or related work
OR
Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or other related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and six years progressive experience including at least two years of experience in programming and applications analysis or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (DIT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
NCDIT uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill posted positions. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
- The Department of Information Technology will not accept “See Resume” or inserted text resumes in lieu of all work experience and education completed on the application.
- Employment at NCDIT is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
- Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- Applicants applying for positions that require specific coursework, must upload and attach a copy of the transcript with their application.
- Applicants with relevant professional certifications to the posted job must attach proof of active certification along with the information in the “Certificates and Licenses” section.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members
REMOTE WORK:
We trust our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles, thus NCDIT offers robust work from home options and variable work schedule flexibility.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
Some highlights include:
- The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service
- Twelve (12) holidays/year
- Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as length of service increases and accumulate year-to-year
- Twelve (12) sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
- Longevity pay lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
- 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans
Learn more about employee perks/benefits:
How to Apply
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