Public Safety Systems Administrator (ITP-B, BU)

Salary: Position range: $70.00 – $73.00 per hour (based on experience). Classification range: $54.81 – $82.28 per hour. Position Overview The Public Safety Applications team, a part of the Business Solutions Division of Seattle Information Technology, is seeking candidates to join us as the Public Safety Systems Administrator . The City of Seattle believes in the diversity of our people, ideas, and experiences and is committed to building an inclusive culture that is representative of the community we serve. Seattle IT plays a crucial role in enabling smart, equitable, and responsive services for City employees, Seattle residents, and local businesses. Job Responsibilities This position serves as primary support for multiple systems and customers related to City of Seattle public safety departments. Many of the systems supported by our team are critical to public safety and to our city’s first responders. We collaborate closely with members of the Seattle Fire Department, Seattle Police Department, and the Community Assisted Response & Engagement (CARE) team to provide essential support to the systems they utilize daily. Building strong relationships with customers and other teams within Seattle IT and the city’s infrastructure is essential, and excellent communications skills are necessary. Computer Aided Dispatching Day‑to‑day maintenance and configuration Records Management Systems (Fire Incident Reporting) Vehicle Avoidance systems Integrated monitoring systems Workstation planning and configuration Emergency operations systems Third‑party systems integrations Coordinating and collaborating with other departments within the city Required Qualifications NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and/or training will be considered for the required qualifications. Demonstrated experience administrating systems that are highly visible and critical to operations. Experience developing SQL views, datasets, and integrations between multiple systems. Experience developing scripts using MS PowerShell. Experience planning and implementing solutions. Basic project management skills; ability to use Azure DevOps/MS Planner or similar tools to visualize project phases and work breakdown structures. Strong documentation skills and technical writing ability. Ability to participate in an ongoing on‑call rotation providing 24/7 support to customers for specific critical systems. Ability to pass and maintain CJIS certifications, which includes an FBI background check. High energy: able to deal with a demanding pace and constantly evolving priorities; ability to remain calm under pressure. Ability to maintain confidentiality, use good judgment and discretion, and interact with a diverse workforce within the City and customer base. Background check and CJIS comprehensive background investigation (including fingerprinting) are required for this role. Desired Qualifications Experience supporting public safety departments in the areas of dispatch and supporting systems. Application development experience using current versions of Visual Studio. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with others who may not have a technology background. Benefits The City offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include free public transportation options. For more information about employee benefits, visit the City’s benefits website. Telework Expectations This position offers a hybrid work schedule with a minimum requirement of three days onsite per week. The schedule may be adjusted based on operational needs and agreement between the employee and their supervisor. Equal Opportunity Statement This position is open to all qualified candidates. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seattle Information Technology Department