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COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA REQUEST
MADE BY: Larry Griffin
MEETING DATE: Apri123, 2001
SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC)
OFFICE: Commissioner, Precinct 4
TIME PREFERRED:
Consider and discuss changing the FLSA Status on the job description for the Information
Systems Support Specialist from Nonexempt to Exempt.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON)
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT:
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
Commissioner Griffin
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title
5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON:
5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday.

All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has
been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation
will be appreciated and contribute towards you request being addressed at the eazliest opportunity. See
Agenda Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court.
When the court approved the job description for the Information Systems Support
Specialist the FLSA status was entered as "Nonexempt." It should have been "Exempt."
This action will correct that error.
KERR COUNTY TEXAS
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Department:
Reports To:
FLSA Status:
Prepared By:
Prepared Date:
Approved By:
Approved Date:
Information Systems Support Specialist
Commissioners Court
County Judge
Exempt
Commissioner Griffin
April 2001
Commissioners Court
February 26, 2001
SUMMARY
Performs complex systems support work providing customer support for Kerr County
information systems. Work involves operating automated offices in either astand-alone,
network, and mainframe environments. Provides training to Kerr County staff in the
implementation and use of automated systems. Implements and maintains the Kerr County
website and acts as its webmaster. May supervise and train systems support staff. Works under
limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (This list is intended to be
illustrative and does not represent an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Incumbents
may not perform all duties and responsibilities listed. Other duties may be assigned.):
Uses several different software package applications which perform computations or arithmetic
and logic operations to arrange, sort, or manipulate data.
Advises users and analyzes user requirements and makes recommendations on software and
the efficient use of information technology systems.
Assists users in the design, development, and maintenance of various system applications.
Provides technical assistance and support for applications/hardware problems and for
information sharing with external entities in a customer service environment.
Provides customer service and help desk support to Kerr County offices.
Implements and maintains the Kerr County website and acts as its webmaster.
Reviews and recommends the procurement of information technology hardware or software.
Maintains the necessary security controls over the software.
Develops and makes presentations and briefings for employee training sessions.
Develops and publishes system operations procedures.
Prepares briefings, reports, and evaluations as to systems efficiency and utilization.
May coordinate with other offices or agencies concerning the implementation of new systems,
administration of Kerr County policies and procedures, and scheduling of technical support
activities.
May supervise and train systems support staff.
May be responsible for the management of a local area network.
Performs related work as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May supervise others in implementing information systems hardware, software, and user
procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of:
Practices, principles, and techniques of computer operation.
Information systems.
Computer software and hardware.
Information security policies and procedures.
Help desk environment.
Local and wide area networks.
Database administration.
Internet website management.
Management of information system.
Ability to:
Communicate technical material to others.
Use and support use by others of personal computers in applicable programs and system.
Troubleshoot information systems.
Train others.
Operate information technology systems.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is mandatory. College courses in
computer science and/or technology is generally preferred. Experience in systems support
work, including training staff on how to operate equipment and installing and repairing
equipment is mandatory. Experience in website building and maintenance is mandatory.
Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret legal, regulatory, and technical documents. Ability to write routine
reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information on computer systems to
other employees.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to perform mathematical operations normally associated with installing, operating,
troubleshooting, and maintaining complex information systems.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding in carrying out instructions furnished in written,
oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with highly complex technical issues and problems
involving numerous dependant and independent variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands of this job are representative of those that must be met to successfully
perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly
required to sit and stand and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently
required to speak and to listen. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The
employee is regularly required to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is representative of those encountered in performing the essential
functions of the job. The work is regularly done indoor environmental conditions, and the work
environment is usually quiet.