Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.
Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity
Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.
CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!
Closing:
01/6/2026Salary:
$64,314 - 102,877 USD AnnuallyJob Summary:
Starting Salary Range: $64,313.60 - $73,954.40ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.
Leadership
Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
Champions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
Management
Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance
Technical
Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the application(s) within a particular knowledge domain, requiring both technical knowledge and the ability to quickly gain expertise in a specialized subject
Evaluate, analyze, design, implement, and document department business work flow processes in order for optimization and automation
Plan, configure, and implement the software application(s) within the department
Administer user access, groups, and permissions to the application(s)
Manage data, business rules, configuration, and documentation related to the software application(s)
Create and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the application(s)
Communicate information about the application(s) to staff and escalate issues to IT support and management as needed
Ensure the software application's availability, confidentiality, and integrity to end users
Generate reports using SQL or other applicable methods to meet the reporting needs of users and management
Provide technical training and support to system users
Perform research, development, and beta testing for upgrades
Serve as a liaison between internal application users and vendors for problems, upgrade, and support
Coordinate the migration of existing processes and data to the application in consultation with other members of the IT Department and vendors
Coordinate the integration of the application with other City systems in consultation with other members of the IT Department and associated vendors
Participate in the strategic development of department goals, objectives, and budget requests by keeping management advised on the operational status and performance of the application, as well as planned upgrades
Team Skills
Supports honest and transparent decision-making
Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same
Performs related work as required.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Management Information System (MIS), or a closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university and five (5) years of directly related work experience working in progressively more advanced assignments in computer systems management, configuration, and software implementation; or equivalency of training and experience
Experience writing SQL statements preferred
Valid Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Advanced knowledge of:
complex software configuration
modern computer industry terminology, processes, and practices
Knowledge of mapping business work flow processes
Skill and judgment necessary to identify, troubleshoot, and either resolve or escalate issues to the proper channels
Ability to take a proactive approach towards supporting and ensuring the proper functioning of a mission critical software application for end users
Knowledge of complex software applications, advanced database administration, user administration, and concepts of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Ability to create an agenda, run meetings, and send out meeting notes on topics related to the software application
Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills required
Must have excellent customer service skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment: 95% inside a climate controlled building; 5% outside which includes driving.
Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require: sitting approximately six (6) hours per day, standing less than one (1) hour per day, and walking approximately one (1) hour per day. The job also requires frequent file manipulations, grasping, pulling, and repetitive motion, with occasional bending/stooping, kneeling, and lifting objects weighing up to 15 pounds. On rare occasions the work requires climbing, pushing, reaching, and lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 44 pounds.
Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation and on the telephone. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the telephone and while giving presentations to groups. Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, and read normal and/or fine print.
Driving Requirements: Requires occasional driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
Technology: The work requires ability to operate telephones, smart phones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators and all associated software. The work also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software programs including word, spreadsheet and/or database applications, internet applications, and database management.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
No - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)
No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING
Yes - CREDIT CHECK
Yes - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.