IT Analyst at Town of Leland in Leland, NC

Description

*This posting is for a July 6, 2026 start date.

Performs skilled technical work assessing, analyzing, and implementing technology solutions, managing business applications and technology infrastructure, including communications, camera systems, and software. Installs, configures, and maintains computing environments, user devices, and enterprise software across the organization. Provides end-user support for business and public safety technology systems. This position is designated as essential during emergency or disaster events. Work is performed under general supervision from the IT Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Assesses organizational business needs to determine, implement, and support appropriate technology solutions. 
• Manages and participates in IT projects and cross-departmental initiatives to deliver technological products and services that meet organizational requirements. 
• Develops and maintains documentation, training materials, and user guides for IT and public safety systems. 
• Collaborates with public safety leadership to align technology solutions with operational needs. 
• Maintains and supports public safety applications and systems including CAD, RMS, mobile data collection, and associated hardware and software, including in-vehicle systems, video surveillance, and radio communications infrastructure. 
• Supports and provides training for line-of-business and enterprise productivity applications. 
• Performs audits and tests on computer systems, networks, and hardware to ensure proper functionality. 
• Ensures compliance with CJIS and other federal/state data security and reporting standards. 
• Promotes and demonstrates organizational culture, core values, and leadership philosophies consistent with, or complementary to, Town administration.  
• Adheres to policies and procedures established by the Town. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in information technology, computer science, or related field, and moderate experience (3-5 years) in technical support, application administration, server and network administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification preferred. 
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in the use of personal computers, related software applications, hardware, and peripheral equipment. 
• Thorough knowledge of data processing procedures for machine production of records and decision-making information. 
• General knowledge of the operations, characteristics, and requirements of a computer configuration. 
• General knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Azure, SharePoint, and Office 365 suite. 
• General knowledge of public safety operations and protocols. 
• General knowledge of radio management and programming concepts 
• General knowledge of networks and network architecture. 
• General knowledge of security baselines and practices such as PCI, CJIS, and HIPPA. 
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve user and system problems. 
• Ability to train others in computer hardware and software applications. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and vendors. 
• Ability to exhibit good security hygiene. 
• Project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Ability to perform work during emergency or disaster situations upon request and as assigned by management. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town officials, associates, consultants, outside agencies, and the public. 

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices). 

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Town is interested in hiring qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.