Systems Administrator jobs in Sarasota, FL

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of accounting and budgeting in government and the ability to apply such knowledge.
• Knowledge of systems/business and reporting; information technology concepts techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of database structure languages, such as SQL or SQL/PSM.
• Knowledge of operations and practices of local government; ability to analyze and interpret
• departmental functions, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to review departmental workflows, methods and procedures using process flow maps; ability to show system linkage, data movement, resources requirements and in documenting specifications.
• Ability to prepare complex financial reports and statements.
• Knowledge of government financial systems, Central Square NaviLine preferred.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and ensure conceptual understanding of programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees and City departments.
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing; and to maintain good relations with the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Working Conditions:   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee’s work is typically performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

Risk/Safety Conditions:  

This position requires minimal exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.)

Physical Activities:

The work is moderate: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds of force to move objects and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additional requirements include balancing, bending, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. 

Position requires the operation of a City vehicle.

(Occasional=1-3 Hrs.; Frequent=3-5 Hrs.; Constant=5-8 Hrs. – Per Workday)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information technology or related field. 
• Three (3) years of experience in financial systems or information technology with a concentration in finance or accounting.
  Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, IBM and/or DB2 to maintain, create, and retrieve information from relational databases.
  Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Cognos and/or Tableau
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel

• Possession of or ability to possess a Florida driver’s license by date of hire.

• Will be required to submit to a State and National Criminal Background Investigation.