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Directs a team of computing staff that performs activities such as programming, systems analysis, database development, complex report development, information security management, network management, web systems development, and application development. Conducts strategic evaluation and provides advice regarding computing systems for a major organization, school, large department or other large organizational group. Makes recommendations regarding long-term strategic computing systems issues, purchases, and product or vendor selection. Often supervises Manager-Departmental Computing positions.

Positions must supervise at least 2.0 FTE. Supervisors have the authority to hire staff, evaluate job performance, and take corrective action if performance is not acceptable.

FLSA overtime status is based on the position's duties and responsibilities, and whether or not the position's gross salary is less than the federal FLSA salary basis test or the Washington state salary basis test, whichever is higher. Please visit the Compensation website for current information on FLSA overtime eligibility.

Senior Computer Systems and Network Programming: Individuals having demonstrated professional competence in computer systems and network programming above the journey-level, who independently perform work assignments, and devise methods and processes to meet new and unique work requirements and problems. Employees having substantial responsibility in at least one of the following areas: Applying systems analysis techniques and procedures including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications; Designing, developing, documenting, analyzing, creating, testing, or modifying computer systems or programs, including prototypes based on and related to user or system design specifications; Designing, documenting, testing, creating, or modifying computer programs related to machine operating systems; or A combination of these duties, the performance of which requires the same level of skills.

Director of IT Services, Director of Technology and Systems Management, Director Imaging Informatics, Director of Learning Technologies, Director of Computing, Director of Systems Engineering and Support

When the focus of the computing responsibilities is applied rather than strategic or managerial, a job in the Senior Computer Specialist payroll title series may be appropriate. Positions which devote a significant portion of their time to supervising other computing positions may be found in Manager-Departmental Computing or Director - Departmental Computing titles. Positions that perform some of the above duties but spend the bulk of their time on work such as first level help desk, installation of software or patches, diagnosing and repairing hardware or software problems, simple programming/scripting, etc., may not meet exemption into professional staff. Such positions could possibly be a better fit for jobs in the classified system, such as Computer Maintenance Technician, Computer Support Technician, Computer Support Analyst, or Computer Support Specialist.

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