IT Applications Administrator Lead
Harris County
Houston, TX 77054
Description
Position Description
Mission
The Mission of the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is to provide medical examiner and crime laboratory services of the highest quality in an unbiased manner with uncompromised integrity.
Vision
- To provide consistent, quality death investigation and laboratory analysis for the benefit of the entire community.
- To create a technological strongpoint for legal agencies to facilitate justice in criminal and civil proceedings.
- To establish an academic environment for training in the field of Forensic Science.
Brief IT Applications Administrator Lead Overview:
The IT Applications Administrator Lead oversees the planning, design, development, and implementation of software solutions and business in the county’s Medical Examiner’s Office and Crime Laboratory. This position provides technical leadership, collaborates with stakeholders to align solutions with business needs, and ensures high-quality, scalable, and secure application delivery.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Designs, codes, tests, deploys, and supports end-to-end software development lifecycle.
- Ensures application performance, scalability, and security best practices.
- Oversees maintenance, upgrades, and documentation of existing applications.
- Evaluates and implements new software, tools, platforms, and technologies.
- Coordinates with business unit end users to gather need requirements and define technical solutions.
- Resolves software, database, and application problems as needed.
- Responsible for analyzing and troubleshooting application / software problems and providing solutions.
- Provides additional hardware and software implementation and troubleshooting as necessary.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Programming, Computer Science, or closely related field
Experience:
- Four years’ experience in application development, maintenance, and support
Licensure:
- Maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Additional Requirements:
- Must pass criminal background check and drug / alcohol screening (prior to and randomly after employment)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Experience in full-stack development and modern software architectures.
- Proficiency in programming languages including Java, .NET, Python, and JavaScript.
- Ability to learn new languages and technologies
- Experience with Agile/Scrum, DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud platforms.
- Experience with MS SQL databases and reporting tools.
- Experience with low-code / no-code platforms, such as QuickBase
- Strong written and oral communication and project management skills with effective organization and time management skills
- Makes customer service a priority
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritizing and handling multiple tasks simultaneously
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Experience:
- Previous experience working in government office environment
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
- Full Time | 40 hours per week, in office
- Monday - Friday
- Weekends and evening shifts may be necessary
Work Environment:
- This role is based in Harris County, Texas.
- Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense.
Potential Exposures:
- The Institute of Forensic Sciences provides medical examiner and crime lab services for Harris County.
- The work performed is sensitive and serious and routinely deals with criminal evidence and deaths of adults and children that resulted from violence, natural disease, or other causes.
- While this position won’t have any direct contact with evidence or decedents, there will be exposure which may be emotionally taxing
Location:
- Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences - 1861 Old Spanish Trail Houston, TX 77054
Physical Demands:
- Requires physical strength to lift and handle items weighing up to forty (40) pounds occasionally in the performance of duties
- Must be physically able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports to: Director, Technology
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by department.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com