Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) · 1 day ago
Computer Software Speciaist 3
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $110K/yr
6+ years expMemphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) is the nation's largest three-service municipal utility, serving over 440,000 customers. The Computer Software Specialist 3 will apply advanced business and IT practices to analyze requirements and develop enterprise information systems, ensuring project deliverables are met while providing technical guidance and support.
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Responsibilities
Apply advanced-level business and information technology system practices and/or project management methodology in analyzing information requirements to determine hardware/software solutions; develop project plans and implement, develop, or maintain enterprise information systems to meet project deliverables
Assess, plan, design, develop, configure, execute, install, maintain, or modify, enterprise systems, web applications, client server applications, mainframe, network and/or personal computer operating systems, relational database management systems, utilities, and related software
Analyze/monitor and troubleshoot system performance; recommend modification of existing/purchased systems or development of new systems to meet information requirements; develop specifications for problem resolution
Monitor, control, and coordinate new information system developments to ensure maximum utilization and efficiency of software capability and inclusion in long-range strategic planning
Facilitate the investigation of requests for information system studies to determine their merit and recommend acceptance, rejection, or an alternative solution
Confer with technical, professional, and managerial personnel to obtain data and determine information requirements; translate user needs into cost effective solutions
Provide technical guidance and assistance concerning software applications and system developments and operations
Keep abreast of changes within the Information Technology area; serve as MLGW's representative while working with vendors on hardware/software purchases, implementations, and problem solutions; assist in the development and maintenance of MLGW computer standards and procedures
Operate Divisions vehicle and computer hardware/software equipment
Perform other duties as directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or Business with a concentration in Information Systems or Math with a concentration in Computer Science or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 hours college accredited Information Technology or Information Systems courses plus four (4) years of Division experience in database, computer hardware/software, mainframe, networking, programming, or system analysis skills depending on departmental need
Must meet proficiency requirements
Must have a 3 rating for two (2) consecutive years as a Computer Software Specialist 2 or a 4 rating in last year as a Computer Software Specialist 2
(External candidates must have at least six (6) years of equivalent experience and meet proficiency requirements)
Must have at least one (1) year of demonstrated experience as the primary support person for a particular system or application and at least demonstrated knowledge and skills in one (1) or more of the fields listed below
Must have a valid driver's license from state of residence
Benefits
PTO
Pension
457B retirement plan
Company
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 444,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County.
1001-5000 employees
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President and Chief Executive Officer
Alonzo Weaver
Senior Vice President Chief Operating Officer
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