Information Technology Systems Specialist

Information Technology (IT)

Department of Administration

Hourly Wage: $42.99/Regular/Full-Time

The Information Technology Department will develop projects and programs to advance Yakama Nation's objectives. The IT System Specialist sets the overall direction for technology through strategic planning and evaluation providing leadership, planning, and management for all areas of information technology, strategy, development, and implementation. Planning includes voice and data communications, administrative systems, financial technology, training, user support, and IT security systems.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Responsible for establishing and monitoring department budgets.
• Evaluate overall IT operations: oversee design and implementation of new applications and changes to existing computer systems and software; evaluate and procure new hardware and software to meet Yakama Nation needs; review and recommend vendor proposals and contracts as directed.
• Development and maintenance of the YN databases responsible for keeping secure, and keeping up with web threats, viruses, and both hacker and phishing activity that is vital to organizational visibility.
• Assisting IT Program Director with organization effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies.
• Assist IT Program Director with technological research by studying organizational goals, strategies, practices, and user projects.
• Preserve assets by implementing disaster recovery and backup procedures and information security and control structures.
• Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes, identifying problems, evaluating trends, and anticipating requirements.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintain knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of computer hardware and software including applications and programming.
• Knowledge of business and management principles and practices involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Knowledge of economic and accounting concepts.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer support.
• Knowledge of production processes, costs, and quality control methods.
• Skills in high-level customer support.
• Skill and proficiency in the use of computers.
• Ability to keep up to date with changing technology and apply new knowledge to the job.
• Ability to manage time productively.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and productively.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems Management, or related field.
• Two years of work experience in Information Technology involving computer programming, systems analysis and supervisory responsibilities.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Requirements:

• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays if needed.
• Must be physically fit with the capabilities of lifting 50 lbs. and performing physically demanding tasks for long hours.
  

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: The Yakama Nation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST: Is required for Pre-Employment with the Yakama Nation. During employment, tribal employees are also subject to random testing (YN Personnel Policy Manual, Chapter 2.9.6, Section (a), (g), Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Policy).

TRAINEE: The Yakama Nation reserves the right to practice Indian Preference by selecting an Indian applicant as a trainee at a reduced pay rate than announced. A training plan is developed to assist employee to reach required qualification requirements and performance level. After completing training plan, work performance will be evaluated. Upon satisfying qualification requirements, employee will obtain entry level pay.

INDIAN PREFERENCE: In efforts to practice Self-Determination, the Yakama Nation grants Indian Preference for employment, promotions, and transfers to its employees and qualified applicants as appropriate. This may limit career opportunities for non-Indian applicants and candidates.

Preference for employment will be granted to qualified individuals meeting minimal qualification criteria in the following order pursuant to the YN Personnel Policy Manual Section 2.1.3:

• 10-points= Enrolled member of Yakama Nation.
• 8-points= Indian (enrolled) spouse of an enrolled Yakama member.
• 6-points= Other Indian (member of a federally recognized tribe).
• 8-points= Indian (enrolled) descendant of enrolled Yakama member.
• 2-points= Non-Indian spouse of an enrolled Yakama member.
• 0-points= Non-Indian.

Personnel Policy Manual Section 2.1.4:

• Positions funded under non-638 federal funding: 8-points= Indian (member of a federally recognized tribe).

VETERAN PREFERENCE: Is pursuant to Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. For verification, must provide a copy of honorable DD-214.

Application points using the weighted point factor system: Disabled Veterans receive 10 points; All other Veteran's receive 5 points.

IMMIGRATION: If selected for employment with the Yakama Nation, you will be required to provide documentation stating you are authorized to work in the United States.

SELECTIVE SERVICE: All males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. To our knowledge, you may sign up at the U.S. Postal Service in your local area.

TO APPLY: https://yakama.isolvedhire.com/ Yakama Nation Human Resources, P. O. BOX 151, Toppenish WA 98948.

Phone: (509) 865-5121, X4387, X4833. Fax: (509) 865-8777 email: ynapplications@yakama.com

If you are mailing or faxing application, please state Job Announcement No. on your cover sheet.

Questions, please call the YN Human Resource Office.