Information Technology Specialist V

Job Posting End Date:

October 8, 2025

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Information Technology Specialist V

Salary Range:

N/A

6,043.00 USD Monthly

Location:

Department of Finance, Info Technology

Civil Service or Non Civil Servic e:

Civil Service

Job Summary:

Designs and develops Information Technology systems and procedures involving analysis, evaluation, and recommendations of existing systems (manual and automated), and operating requirements for a major area of County operation, requiring the integration and coordination of several systems or sub-systems; develops and implements project plans for the recommended systems; and performs other duties as required.

Examples of Duties:

Examples of Duties: ( The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position ).

• Analyzes, tests, and evaluates computer programs or system to identify errors and ensures conformance to standard;

• Consults with staff and users to identify operating procedure problems;

• Conducts studies analyzing user needs;

• Recommends methods for process change or replacement for integration with IT tools;

• Develops general and detailed system design specifications and quality documentation;

• Devises diagrams, maps, and graphical depictions to illustrate steps required to develop programs to meet staff and user requirements;

• Develops and writes procedures for installation, use, and solving problems of hardware and software;

• Identifies areas of operation that need upgraded equipment, such as modems, fiber optic cables, and telephone wires; monitors system performance;

• Reads technical manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs and determine equipment to meet staff and user requirements;

• Tests and evaluates hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems;

• Reviews and analyzes computer printouts and performance indications to locate code problems;

• Trains staff and users to use computer system and its programs;

• Writes, revises, and documents program and system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards;

• Cooperates and communicates with end users, leaders, and other parties related to the work process being analyzed;

• May supervise other IT analysts and IT staff; and

• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training & Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree, and

• four (4) years of specialized work experience.

Qualifying Specialized Work Experience:

Professional work experience in IT which include work in the areas of user and systems requirements and analysis, applications development and maintenance, computer systems support, network design and maintenance, and/or data/database analysis/administration.

Work Shift/ Schedule:

Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378 .

Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination