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Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range : $63,550 - $70,000
Hours : 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
The Durham Fire Department is a growing department of 449 employees dedicated to protecting lives, property, and the environment in the City of Durham. Two new positions will support a variety of IT needs as we integrate a new ERP and aggressively increase the use of data from our systems. They will provide critical technical support and data management services across multiple divisions of the fire department. Each position requires a versatile technology professional who can manage GIS systems, maintain workforce management software, administer Oracle databases, and provide comprehensive data support in a dynamic business environment. Join us if you're ready to combine technical expertise with public safety support to enhance department efficiency and effectiveness while learning new skills and building new relationships.
The primary responsibilities of this position include serving as a subject matter expert and technical lead. Collaborate with and under the direction of the Fire Department's Technology Support Specialist to assist in the ERP implementation of Oracle Fusion, including recommendations for system configuration, data conversion and reconciliation, training, and documentation. The position will also be responsible for reviewing data for accuracy and quality, research, analyzing, and updating data. The position will configure systems, respond to user requests, troubleshoot systems or network issues. The position supports a variety of reports, queries and databases utilizing Crystal reporting, SQL reporting, Access, Excel, Power BI, or other reporting tools. The position will install and configure updates, configure access, and perform related duties as assigned.
Duties / Responsibilities
Position Specific Responsibilities Might Include
Oracle Database Management :
- Assist TS department with implementation and maintenance Oracle databases for multiple applications
- Manage training tracking systems and ensure data integrity
- Administer warehouse management system databases
- Oversee asset management system implementation and maintenance
- Analyze data and create dashboards for decision-making and resource allocation
Telestaff Administration
Maintain and troubleshoot Telestaff workforce management systemConfigure schedules, rules, and system parametersGenerate reports and analyze staffing dataProvide user support and trainingAnalyze data and create dashboards for decision-making and resource allocationMobile Device Management
Manage iPad deployment and Mobile Device Management (MDM) systemApple Business ManagerIBM Maas360FirstNetConfigure security policies and application deploymentTroubleshoot device issues and coordination of repairs / replacementsMaintain inventory of mobile devices and accessoriesProvide training and support to field personnelMicrosoft Systems
Develop, maintain, and update SharePoint sites for fire department operationsMaintain personnel groups and permissions for the department's 130 SharePoint groupsAnalyze data and create dashboards for decision-making and resource allocationIntegrate data with other department systems and databasesUse MS Power platform to optimize processes and manage dataTrain department personnel on MS tools and applicationsGeographic Information Systems (GIS)
Develop, maintain, and update GIS databases and mapping applications for fire department operationsCreate custom maps for emergency response, fire prevention, and planning purposesAnalyze spatial data to support decision-making and resource allocationIntegrate GIS data with other department systems and databasesTrain department personnel on GIS tools and applicationsData Management and Analysis
Collect, organize, and analyze department-wide operational dataCreate dashboards and reports for leadership decision-makingIdentify trends and patterns in response dataMaintain data quality and consistency across systemsFire Prevention Division Support :Design and maintain data capture systems for fire education programsManage inspection data and reporting systemsDevelop automated workflows for inspection scheduling and trackingGenerate compliance reports and statistical analysesMinimum Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or directly related fieldOne year of related professional information technology experience.Database management experience (Oracle preferred)Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, Power Query, Power BI)Basic SQL query writing abilitiesUnderstanding of data analysis and reporting toolsAdditional Preferred Skills
Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS, Survey123, or similar)Data science experienceTelestaff or similar workforce management software experienceExperience with mobile device management systemsExperience with fire department records management systemsKnowledge of public safety operations and terminologyWeb development or programming skillsProject management experienceBenefits – General Full-Time Employees
12-13 paid holidays per year13 standard work days of vacation per year13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement2 weeks paid military leave per yearMedical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plansState and City retirement plansShort and long term disability plansPaid temporary disability leave for specified conditionsCity contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement SystemPaid funeral leaveEmployee Assistance Program - personal and family counselingPaid life insurance equal to annual salary48 hours for volunteer work each year4 hours parental leave each yearWorkman's Compensation Insurance457 Deferred Compensation PlansBenefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)State retirement planBenefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hireHealth insurance effective first day of the month following date of hireDental and life insurance, after one year of servicePro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service01
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