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Project Technologist [ID: 841]
Position Summary:

Incumbents coordinate and implement the maintenance, use and enhancement of software or hardware systems critical to the operation of the College.  Responsibilities may include analyzing system capabilities and implementing process and procedure changes to better utilize software or hardware; coordinating with software vendors regarding software support and system enhancements; coordinating projects involving the implementation of new software or hardware, or system changes; and training end users.

Incumbents are responsible for planning and implementing technical services operations including enterprise level applications, network infrastructure, telecommunications, technology support, help desk, and data center operations. Responsibilities include participating in the planning of college-wide systems, infrastructure and related technology items; managing daily project activities; participating in budget development and management; managing contracts/leases; and recommending policy and procedure modifications.

Compensation: $87,351.91 - $109,189.89

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in information systems or a related field to assigned area.

Experience:

Five (5) years experience in area of responsibility.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

  • Systems analysis and design principles;
  • Project management principles;
  • Applicable programming languages;
  • Process improvement principles;
  • Web site development methods, principles, and practices;
  • Operating systems;
  • Customer service principles;
  • Training principles;
  • Project management principles, practices, and tools;
  • Project conception/initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing;
  • Management and leadership principles;
  • Budget administration principles;
  • Program management principles;
  • Peoplesoft applications;
  • Policy and procedure development practices;
  • Networking and server configuration and operation principles;
  • Computer language and programming concepts;
  • Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

  • Installing, configuring and troubleshooting technological platforms, databases, and systems;
  • Utilizing and managing systems;
  • Establishing and following procedural and technical standards;
  • Monitoring and assessing web sites;
  • Training end-users on applications and systems;
  • Communicating technical information to a non-technical audience;
  • Designing, developing and implementing applications;
  • Interpreting customer requirements and translating into system specifications;
  • Using a computer and related software applications;
  • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
  • Managing multiple projects and programs simultaneously;
  • Supervising and evaluating employees;
  • Prioritizing and assigning work;
  • Analyzing and developing policies and procedures;
  • Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals;
  • Communicating technical information to a non-technical audience;
  • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

  • Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
  • Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

License:

None.

Responsibilities:

 

 

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary. 

Potential Frequency

 1.

Develops and monitors comprehensive project work plans; manages project scope, schedule and key metrics; allocates resources; troubleshoots project plans and implements solutions; evaluates project performance; and mitigates risks.

Daily

40%

2.

Develops project management methodologies and other applicable project management tools to enhance project management practices and increase the ability of project leads to complete projects on-time, within budget, and within agreed upon scope.

Daily

20%

3.

Develops and maintains internal and external relationships; participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, task forces, and/or other related groups to communicate information regarding programs, projects, areas of opportunity, and/or other information.

Daily

20%

4.

Monitors and tracks budget such as maintaining balances, approving expenditures and disbursements, researching discrepancies, and preparing related financial reports.

Daily

20%

5.

Performs other duties as assigned.

As Required

 

 

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.