Information Technologist of the Year Nomination Form

Eligibility:
Nominees must have been employed in the applicable category by a public safety agency any time between September 1, 2023, and August 31, 2024. Nominees do not have to be members of APCO.
Persons submitting a nomination or being nominated must be; a.) Residents of the United States or its Territories OR b.) Residents of an International Chapter (not in a Global Alliance location) of APCO International, as contained in APCO Policy Manual Article XIII, Section 13.1 (Therefore, Canadian nominees would not apply).

Sample job responsibilities and titles for this position are provided on this form as examples to help you determine whether your nominee is eligible for this award category. Specific responsibilities and titles may vary by agency and are not limited to the lists shown here.

Sample Job Responsibilities:
ANALYTICAL/TECHNICAL:
• Provides technical support and performs professional work related to the operation and support of computer hardware, peripherals, and software applications.
• Participates in the evaluation and implementation of new computing technologies.
• Performs complex level application support work on the agency’s computer applications systems.
• Provides project and program leadership to professional and technical staff.
• Provides project management for large-scale support projects.
• Performs routine to complex level application support work on the agency's computer applications systems.
• Performs advanced level telecommunications work related to purchasing, installing, and maintaining communications equipment.
• Performs technical work gathering, analyzing, and summarizing data.
DATABASE/NETWORK:
• Performs and coordinates the activities necessary to administer and manage the databases and systems used within and across departments throughout the agency.
• Designs and develops GIS applications.
• Provides analytical modeling in support of planning functions.
• Manages and coordinates the design, installation, upgrade, and maintenance of agency-wide network systems.

Sample Job Titles:
Systems Administrator, Information Technologist Specialist, Information Technologist, Network Administrator, Systems Engineer, Senior Computer Analyst, CAD/GIS Administrator, Network Services Supervisor, NCIC/CAD System Manager, Technician, 9-1-1 Systems, Information Technology Coordinator, Senior Project Manager, Records Technician (MSAG Coordinator), Mobile/CAD System Administrator, Information Technology Specialist 4, IT Tech and Address/Mapping Coordinator, etc.

Completing this form:
• Be sure to include information for all requested sections.  
• Include specific facts or examples wherever possible to back up your comments.

Submitting your nomination:
All nominations must be received by September 1, 2024. If you have questions, please contact Kelley -Cunningham at 517-543-4924 at kcunningham@eatoncounty.org.