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Job Description

General Functions :

Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects. Performs a full range of professional and senior-level technical duties in areas where precedents are not clearly defined. Coordinates programming staff work efforts.

Work is performed with independence and initiative under the general supervision of the Enterprise IT Manager. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and achievement of desired results.

The selected candidate will be required to support County applications that operate on a 24/7/365 basis. Accordingly, the participation and oversight in on-call duties and availability for after-hours support will be expected.

Representative Duties/Assignments :
  • Serves as lead liaison to client side Executives and Managers.
  • Directs, plans, schedules, assigns, coordinates, evaluates and supervises project teams in the implementation and maintenance of highly complex technical computer applications to ensure accuracy, timeliness and thoroughness.
  • Analyzes complex technical problems, identifies potential resolutions and prescribes subsequent courses of action.
  • Provides technical assistance, guidance, and work direction to team members.
  • Monitors projects, participates in the planning, review, and design of business applications.
  • Reviews, evaluates and makes recommendations of software and hardware products.
  • Maintains current technology expertise.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science or other closely related field and five years progressively responsible programming experience and systems analysis experience. Experience must include two years of supervisory experience with project management and implementation responsibility.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 02/02/2026
Close Date: 02/16/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 025 - From $51.41 to $68.84
FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits
  • 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
  • 18 days paid time off per year.
  • Longevity bonus based on years of service.
  • 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
  • Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
  • Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
  • Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
  • Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
  • Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
  • Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Earn service time to forgive student loans.
Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

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Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder .

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

400 E South Street Orlando FL, 32801

Notes

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
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