Assistant Information Systems Specialist - FT - Day Shift

HOURLY RANGE: $33.41 - $40.12

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves the assisting in the installation, customization and

maintenance of information systems. This is a technical position responsible for all aspects of information systems. The incumbent works cooperatively with County departments and outside vendors. Work is performed under the general supervision of higher-ranking administrative
employees of the department. Supervision is exercised over subordinate technical and/or clerical staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Assists in the installation, maintenance and customization of vendor supplied information

systems, including but not limited to, software, hardware, networks and communications; Assists in the coordination of equipment upgrades and problem resolutions with vendors;
Evaluates the performance of lower level clerical and/or technical employees;
Confers with and advises co-workers on administrative policies and procedures, technical
problems and methods;

Interfaces with outside vendors/contractors;

Assists in reviewing new systems and proposed or requested changes to existing applications; Assists in providing hands-on training related to County information systems operation;
Maintains records, prepares reports and documentation;

Performs additional work related to the hands-on technical operations of the information systems,
as assigned.

IF ASSIGNED TO ECMC:

Coordinates development and management of an Internet and Intranet web site;

Maintains records, prepares reports and documentation to meet needs of JCAHO and other
Federal, State, or local agencies;

Maintains confidentiality and security of data as required by assigned Department;

Works flex shifts as required - work shifts may be assigned, scheduled, or in support of
operations;

Supports many aspects of a health care delivery system.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of information systems principals, procedures and concepts; Ability to develop and troubleshoot EDP information data systems;
Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions;
Ability to work well with others;

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FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Ability to prepare reports and manuals;

Ability to coordinate the delivery of services and resolve complaints; Dependability;

Initiative;

Sound professional judgment;

Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without
reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university
  with a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a closely allied field;

or:

• B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university
  with an Associate's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a closely allied
  field and two (2) years of experience in the field of information technology; or:

• C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A),
  and (B).

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting
full time experience requirements.

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