The scope of the proposed services will include the following: Individually respond to computer system emergencies and resolve problems independently or in consultation with other Information Technology applications staff or end user personnel; Research and resolve program, machine, data or system software problems of a highly technical nature, frequently interacting with other employees, supervisors, or users; Provide expert advice, assistance or guidance of a highly technical nature concerning specialized application tools, hardware, software, or databases; Provide specialized training to Information Technology applications staff on databases, tools, techniques, and procedures relevant to applications maintenance and development; Research new developments in hardware and software and keeps abreast of the latest developments and studies involving computer-related procedures and methods; Design, code, compile, test, debug, modify, and document new or existing highly complex applications programs within accepted standards, procedures and guidelines; Implement complex in-house and vendor-supplied applications software; Evaluate, analyze and prepare information and recommendations on technical solutions or options related to operating and managing an information system; Independently define data elements; design structures for databases; write and compile definitions and descriptions of data elements into dictionary form for use by professionals and users. Write user guides and other documentation; meet with users to determine needs and parameters to evaluate results; train users in programs or systems Evaluate and analyze requests for enhancements or development projects of a highly complex nature; Solely responsible for the preparation and supervision of formal system test procedures of highly complex application systems; Prepare and monitor work plans and schedules to ensure timeliness, data integrity, and availability on a project basis.