Assess system performance and tune. At this level it is important to be seen as the technical authority in one area. Employees at this level must have a deep understanding of how to integrate multiple systems and have a broad view and major affect on work of the agency or a statewide information technology program. Employees at this level deal with cutting-edge technology. It is critical they are able to maximize the effectiveness of new technology as appropriate.
Employees are responsible for long range planning and design of system architecture and structure.
Analyze, design and approve systems, networks and applications. Serve as a technical advisor and mentor to less experienced Information Technology Specialists to expand their knowledge of, and responsibility for, maintaining operating systems, large telecommunication networks, data bases and transaction processing systems. Lead project groups in solving business problems to clearly identify projects and staff, complete work in a timely manner, identify necessary adjustments, make changes, and achieve successful outcomes by planning, monitoring and scheduling cost, time and staffing estimates to complete feasibility studies, and provide information to business clients and management. Evaluate business systems so that project definitions address issues on multiple levels including technical application, business process, legislative requirements, agency structure and goals, costs and security by using rapid application development and structured analysis techniques. Coach and develop staff so that project work is completed successfully and staff understand and can perform individual functions for projects, and at times, perform program development to achieve project schedules by instructing on procedures or goals, assessing training or development needs and demonstrating effective performance.