Applications Administrator
U.S. Courts See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- $74,158 - $120,518/year
- Phoenix, AZ
The Application Administrator supports mission critical applications for the Clerk's Office, including chambers staff, and the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office located throughout the District of Arizona. Support activities encompass locally developed custom software, national applications (CM/ECF, JMS, PACTS, etc.), applications developed by other federal courts, and commercially available software solutions. Regular administrative responsibilities include database and application
Duties The Systems Technology Division provides technical customer support to all court units (Clerk's Office, including judges and chambers staff, and the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office) in the District of Arizona. Our customer base is approximately 600 employees that are spread across four locations. We oversee multiple data centers, telecommunications and networking infrastructure, and a large fleet of customer devices (iPads, iPhones, Windows laptop computers). We also oversee and support an application catalog of locally developed applications, off the shelf software, and nationally supported systems. The Application Administrator is responsible for the operation, maintenance and enhancement of the software applications that support the mission of the District of Arizona. The applications consist of locally developed custom software, national applications (CM/ECF, JMS, PACTS), applications developed by other federal courts, and commercially available software solutions.
Key areas of knowledge and skill include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
Microsoft Products: SharePoint, Power Platform, Office 365, Microsoft IIS
Databases: Microsoft SQL, IBM Informix, MySQL
Programming Languages: C#, JavaScript (React, Angular, Telerik), Drupal, Python, .Net
Reporting Tools: Crystal Reports, Business Objects, Reportal
Regular administrative responsibilities include, routine database and application maintenance, security vulnerability mitigation, customer issue resolution, development and implementation of custom web-based applications, development and maintenance of interfaces between locally developed and national supported judiciary applications, and custom report development. The application administrator may also perform Windows Server and Linux operating system administrative duties. The successful candidate must have a keen eye for detail and a strong customer service orientation.
- $74,158 - $120,518/year
- BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OR CLEARANCE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
DRUG TESTING
Qualifications To qualify at the CL 28 level, the applicant must have two years specialized experience, including one year equivalent to work at the CL 27.Specialized experience is progressive experience that has provided the applicant with the key areas of knowledge and skills needed to perform this positionâs duties successfully.
For this position, the applicant must have a minimum of two years specialized work experience that demonstrates their ability to work with applications in all phases of the ITIL Application life cycle.
Education at the masterâs degree level or two years of graduate study may be substituted for required specialized experience if obtained in a field directly related to the subject matter of this position.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to those candidates who possess progressive technical experience developing and supporting web-based applications in the following environments/languages. Microsoft Visual Studio/ASP.Net, C#, SharePoint, SQL, JavaScript (React, Angular, Telerik), HTML, and Drupal. Experience with server operating systems and database products including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows server (2012 and above), Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Informix Dynamic Server is preferred. Server Studio and Microsoft IIS experience is desirable, as is experience with off-the-shelf reporting tools including Crystal Reports, Business Objects, and RePortal. A working knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem, including power platform, and related robotic process automation (RPA) tools is highly desired. Preference will be given to those candidates whose experience provides evidence of strong customer service skills; the ability to work collaboratively with clients, team members, and managers; the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; and the ability to follow an assigned project through to completion. A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college is also preferred.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Required Documents Applicants must submit the following with their online application (refer to "HOW TO APPLY SECTION":
* Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to the position.
* Resume that includes complete work and salary history, and education.
* Your two most recent performance evaluations (strongly preferred). Letters of recommendation may be substituted if no evaluation is available. One letter of recommendation must be from a current or recent supervisor.
Attachments should be submitted only as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents. Other formats are not acceptable.
Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division. Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
For information and details regarding this position and to apply, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4949507/applications-administrator to submit an online application, including the items listed above.
BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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