IT Applications Supervisor

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers: • medical/dental/vision • $20,000 free basic life insurance • state-matched 156% retirement plan • 13 paid holidays • earned paid vacation and sick leave • and more Under limited supervision, this classification level is responsible for leading a team of Application Analysts, Data Analysts and Database Analysts in the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects and activities associated with the Judicial Branch’s information technology needs. Responsibilities may include overseeing network administration, cybersecurity program architecture, configuration, and maintenance; monitoring system performance; providing technical resolutions for complex cybersecurity issues; training staff; and providing program policy recommendations to senior management. Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Minimum Starting salary: $75,746.52 per year The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Knowledge Personnel management principles and practices
Project management principles and practices
Applicable applications and software systems
Network design, maintenance, and implementation practices and procedures
Diagnostic analyzer tools and equipment
Troubleshooting techniques and methods
Network operating systems
Database management and/or administration principles
Contract language and negotiation techniques
State Legislative bills/statutes
Budget/audit management
Skills Monitoring and evaluating subordinate staff
Prioritizing and assigning work
Coaching and developing others
Organizing, planning, and prioritizing activities and assignments
Developing objectives and strategies
Designing, installing and maintaining networks
Utilizing complex diagnostic analyzers and related equipment and tools
Troubleshooting complex IT issues
Preparing long-term plans, contracts, and operational reports
Utilizing, managing, and administering databases
Negotiating contracts
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Reviewing Legislative bills and researching State statutes
Preparing budgets
Providing information for State Audits
Physical Requirements 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.

Responsibilities

Supervises State/Contracted staff, which includes: prioritizing, assigning and scheduling work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are educated; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures, and maintain a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Prioritizes, assigns, and coordinates IT-related projects, which includes: assessing organizational needs; establishing timelines and work plans; establishing and monitoring a budget; assigning tasks; monitoring progress; identifying and removing project barriers; preparing progress reports; and managing the work of external contractors and consultants which includes negotiating and monitoring work contracts.
Recommends, develops, and maintains policies and procedures for assigned applications, systems, or networks to align with Supreme Court/Statutory requirements or Judicial Branch Administrative policies
Conducts analysis, conducts research and makes recommendations for unit's budget, staffing, and resources needs.
Creates or guides the development of instructional materials to assist users in using various software and coordinates training for on-going support of information technology; Attends, participates, and presents in a variety of intra-agency meetings.
Acts as the liaison with IT Staff of other State/Federal agencies (including State Auditors, Law Enforcement, etc.) to provide information about, make decisions about and coordinate projects with other systems; Attends, participates, and presents in a variety of inter-agency meetings, State conferences/ workshops, and other professional exchanges to represent the Administrative Office of Courts and Probation IT Division.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Develops and monitors policy, procedures, and protocols related to information technology applications to include database or data administration.
Oversees the development, maintenance, and operations of statewide case management system.
Develops and oversees testing protocol.
Provides support for databases, which includes: upgrades, backups, and maintenance.
Develops and implements strategies for server management including monitoring performance; preventative maintenance, problem avoidance, and troubleshooting.