HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 8-h - Creation of a Permanent 1.0 FTE Information Technology Analyst Position in the Orange County Sheriff’s OfficeORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 20, 2018
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Action Agenda
Item No. 8 -h
SUBJECT: Creation of a Permanent 1.0 FTE Information Technology Analyst Position in the
Orange County Sheriff's Office
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
ATTACHMENT(S):
Job Class Specification
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood,
919.245.2900
PURPOSE: To create a permanent 1.0 FTE (full -time equivalent) Information Technology
Analyst position in the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
BACKGROUND: The imminent implementation of body -worn cameras (BWC) by members of
the Orange County Sheriff's Office will require increased Information Technology (IT) support. A
full -time permanent IT Analyst is necessary to manage and administer the BWC program.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed annual salary of the position is $53,764, with a total
proposed salary and benefits of $72,370. The prorated salary and benefits for the remainder of
FY 2018 -19 is $54,278. The Sheriff's Office plans to cover this cost through a re- allocation of
existing budgeted funds in its temporary personnel and contract services accounts.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle /traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the creation of a
permanent 1.0 FTE IT Analyst position and approve the re- allocation of existing budgeted funds
totaling $54,278 from the Office's temporary personnel and contract services to cover the cost of
the position in FY 2018 -2019.
Information Technology Analyst
Orange County
Classification Specification
Information Technology Analyst
Job Class Code: 2210
FLSA Status: Exempt
General Description
Ensure optimal functioning and security of the County network servers and
internet.
Examples of Essential Functions
A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that
may be assigned.
o Ensure County network servers are functioning properly by, fixing errors,
building and repairing servers, and installing Microsoft patches when
needed; monitoring the effectiveness of antivirus software and needed
serve space.
o Install network printers and map individual computers to different storage
drives.
o Ensure operability of county internet by working with carrier to identify and
resolve any problems.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
o Knowledge of current county operating system, applicable hardware, and
user administration and security.
o Knowledge of all Windows operating systems, computer hardware and
software configuration.
o Ability to research and design overall system tools for a variety of County
systems.
o Ability to operate bursting machines.
o Ability to troubleshoot via telephone and train users.
o Ability to engage a wide variety of county staff with varied technical
backgrounds.
o Skill in oral and written communication.
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Information Technology Analyst
Supervision
Assignments are provided by defining objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
Additional assistance is provided for unusual situations that do not have clear
precedents. Classification typically does not supervise.
Distinguishing Factors
This classification is distinguished by the complexity and responsibility for
maintaining the technical infrastructure.
Physical Activities
(N = Never; R = Rarely (Less than 25 %); O = Often (25% - 75 %); A = Always (More than 75 %))
Standing
O
Sitting
O
Walking
O
Bending
O
Stooping
O
Kneeling
O
Crawling
O
Climbing
R
Typing
O
Grasping
O
Talking
O
Hearing
O
Repetitive motions of hands /wrists
O
Handing
O
Repetitive motions of feet
O
Reaching
O
Average number of pounds through a normal day that are pushed, pulled, etc. and the distance
over which the weight is moved:
Activity
Average Number of Pounds
Distance Weight is Moved
Pushing
5
200 ft
Pulling
5
200 ft
Lifting
50
200 ft
Carrying
50
200 ft
Examples of physical activities required in this position:
Sitting at a computer for many hours per day
Lifting computers, printers,
Walking to work station
Possible Hazards (chemicals, dangerous machinery, etc.)
Classification can work around electricity
Minimum Qualifications
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a
Bachelor's degree in information systems management, or related field and four
years of responsible experience in computer programming and /or network
administration. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license
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Information Technology Analyst
issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment
operated.
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