Information Services Consultant works with end user groups to identify technical solutions to business problems or inefficiencies. Evaluates existing systems and/or user needs and makes recommendations. Being an Information Services Consultant may require certification in specific applications. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Information Services Consultant typically reports to a head of a unit/department. To be an Information Services Consultant typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of state government, services and programs; a working knowledge of word processing and other computer applications; a working knowledge of the operation of computer equipment and peripherals and the ability to operate and make minor repairs to such equipment; the ability to organize and present data in formats applicable to user needs; the ability to compile reports; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other governmental agencies and the public; the ability to supervise and review the work of technical and support personnel; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing including or supplemented by courses in computer science; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a position providing information to the public or in a clerical position involving the use of word processing equipment and other software programs.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.