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Introduction Websites are becoming increasingly important to local authorities, most of whom have developed their own web pages to keep the public informed of the services they provide and of any activities that are planned in the local area. In addition, central government has stated that within the next few years all council services should [...] Related entries:

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Introduction If you believe in the power of computers, revel in bringing order out of chaos and can carry people with you to make sure it is maintained, then this is the place to look. This is a post that provides essential support to all areas of the environmental sector and to all the other [...] Related entries:

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Introduction Systems analysts are responsible for transferring authorities, operations to computer, updating systems, or moving them from mainframes to PCs and networks. Programmers maintain and modify software systems and packages. There are about 12,000 computer analysts and programmers within local government in the UK today. Work Environment Most of the work is conducted with an [...] Related entries:

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Introduction Information technology plays a central role in the efficient delivery of local authority services. Computers are used to store and retrieve information in almost every council department, for example, managing a council’s housing stock, tracking planning decisions, monitoring environmental policy, making payments and communicating across council departments. IT technicians play a crucial part in [...] Related entries:

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Introduction Computer systems are notoriously wayward and anybody who is able to provide expert help is in great demand. Perhaps the biggest satisfaction to be got from this job is solving problems – but it involves a lot more than a technical quick fix. The aim of the job is to co-ordinate the operation of [...] No related posts.]]> http://www.lgcareers.com/careers-az/it-helpdesk-co-ordinator/feed/ 0 http://www.lgcareers.com/careers-az/information-technology-officer/ http://www.lgcareers.com/careers-az/information-technology-officer/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2007 14:04:50 +0000 admin http://lgcareers.jobsgopublic.com/career-descriptions/supporting-your-community/information-technology-officer/

Introduction This could be a mission statement for any local authority: “To develop the technical infrastructure and environment for all council services to flourish using information technology as a cornerstone to the business.” In local government, IT is central to the council’s ability to deliver a quality service to the taxpayer. IT officers work in [...] Related entries:

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Introduction This is one of those posts that exists in any department in all types of authority, but most often is found in the corporate office of the chief executive. Information technology serves all employees and the organisation as a whole. Co-ordinators, who also may be called ‘officers’ or ‘webmasters’, have a supervisory role in [...] Related entries:

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Introduction All local authorities need to produce promotional or information material from time to time. This could be required by almost any department. Human Resources for example, might want to produce recruitment literature or a staff handbook; Social Services or Education might decide to hand out information booklets to clients or parents. The Planning Department [...] Related entries:

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Introduction Computers play a major role in storing and retrieving information in all local authority departments. Information technology helps councils control the mass of data they need for the efficient delivery of services. It may be information about traffic schemes, waste disposal sites, new council tax rates, pollution risks, accounts benefits or planning applications, for [...] Related entries:

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Introduction Computers play a major role in storing and retrieving information in all local authority departments. Information technology helps councils control the mass of data they need for the efficient delivery of services. One council function for which accurate data is required is the fund bidding process. Co-ordinating the collection, collation and analysis of specific [...] Related entries:

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