911 Systems Consultant

HonorVet Technologies is a veteran-owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn't a tagline - it's the way we work. We don't forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you are headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there's a fit worth exploring.

Position Title: 911 Systems Consultant
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19130
Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)

Key Responsibilities:
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in 911 technology; participate in regional and state meetings and provide input to the City's 911 technology roadmap
• Confer with PPD stakeholders to determine computing and information management needs and requirements and in collaboration with executive management, set priorities and direction for 911 technology projects
• Working with system vendors, develop plans and proposals to analyze and upgrade the existing systems; determine computing policies and procedures; direct installation and validation of new or revised software and hardware; confer with designated technical specialists to ensure provision of support to the department;
• Participate in RFP, RFI, proposal and contract reviews and vendor selection; manage vendors and ensure SLA compliance; approve deliverables and invoicing
• Direct the maintenance of and enhancements to 911 systems by managing vendors and providing oversight to all testing and deployment activities
• Work with department management to identify and define problems, issues and opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness through IT initiatives; work with internal IT resources, stakeholders and vendors to ensure new initiatives are planned, launched and executed correctly.
• Forecast 911 infrastructure and equipment-related costs and IT personnel needs for ongoing operational support as well as technology projects and programs related to all 911 operations
• Help ensure delivery of computer services to the 911 area within allocated cost and schedule and within budget.
• Complete ad hoc 911-related tasks and projects as assigned by the 911 or PPD IT Directors.
Assist with Software and Hardware deployment of 911 Related computer equipment at the direction of the PPD IT and 911 Directors
• Assist with problem resolution of 911 Related hardware and software when requested
• Participate in testing of 911-related hardware and software when necessary.
• Is responsible for being on call and participating in after-hours Major Incident Problem Resolutions related to 911 systems

Required Skills & experience:
• Minimum 8+ years of increasingly responsible experience, with at least five years of managing increasingly complex systems in a technical environment. Able to work effectively and efficiently toward satisfaction. Understanding of Computer Aided Dispatching and other 911-related technologies
• Deep knowledge of principles, practices and theories in technology.
• Broad-based knowledge of IT solution lifecycles and environments
• Software development lifecycle
• Networking and Security
• Technology and Application Architecture
• Computerized system validation (CSV) strategies and standards
• Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations
• Operating System Management
• Database Technology