DIRECTOR OF OPTICAL IMAGING                                           0768

 

DISTIGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for the administrative oversight of the Suffolk County Clerk’s Optical Imaging System. Responsibility is included for management of all computer-related functions, coordination of departmental needs and development of all information technology. The incumbent directs the County Clerk’s computer technology staff and oversees all coordination with private vendors as it relates to enhancement and upgrades of the Imaging System and its related components. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVIITIES

            Directs staff responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the Optical Imaging System;

            Develops all information technology including website management, Internet access, e-mail records, and electronic document recording;

            Develops allied systems related to Optical Imaging and subsequent training for County Clerk staff and the general public;

            Develops, delivers and maintains various package and custom client server and Web based solutions as well as area UNIX and NT Oracle databases;

            Researches available new equipment and technology for applicability in the County Clerk’s Office;

            Coordinates and schedules changes across all computer platforms including hardware and software changes;

            Performs analysis of business functions and provides recommendations for software solutions;

            Designs, codes, tests, implements, maintains and documents client/server based applications;

            Designs, installs and implements systems as needed.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of data base administration, disaster recovery, back up strategies and performance tuning; comprehensive knowledge of the methods and techniques of office management, organization and supervision; comprehensive knowledge of the principals and practices of public administration; thorough knowledge of software system development life cycle and delivery methodologies; thorough knowledge of the current innovations and technology in information systems; good knowledge of current optical imaging technologies and document management systems; good knowledge of process and data modeling; ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgement in arriving at recommendations and conclusions; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads and County administration; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree and possession of certification in advanced computer programming or a computer related field and ten (10) years of administrative experience including four (4) years administrative experience with responsibility for automated management information systems, two (2) years in implementing and administering optical imaging and documentation management software, and four (4) years in the use of system development life cycle and system delivery methodologies.

 

09/04/01

Suffolk County

Competitive

RR1/28/03