Applications Supervisor (Full Time)
Location: Palmer
Position - StatusAPPLICATIONS SUPERVISOR - RFT Who can apply? MEA Employees only
Posting Date July 22, 2026 11:00am
Closing Date July 27, 2026 11:00am
Department Applications
Grade/Salary Grade 11: $101,961 Min DOE
Union Representation N/A
Hours of Work 8AM-5PM
Work Location Palmer, AK
PURPOSE This position supervises the development, administration, and support of the Associations enterprise applications and data systems, including geospatial tools and applications and ensures reliable, secure, and efficient operation of application platforms, integrations, and databases, and coordinates the execution of application-related projects aligned with organizational priorities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION 1. Collaborates with IT leadership to implement application strategies, identify priorities, and manage tasks necessary for maintaining secure and reliable software applications and utilities in support of the Associations mission.
2. Supervises the Applications Section and oversees software development, administration, and application lifecycle management.
3. Supervise and develop staff by overseeing hiring, performance management, coaching, training, work assignments, and employee development in accordance with Association policies and procedures. Provides program management and coordination for Information Technology projects.
4. Supervises development and acquisition of enterprise software applications and utilities to meet the Associations needs.
5. Supervises the implementation and support of NISC iVUE enterprise software and supporting infrastructure.
6. Supervises Information Technology department software contracts, subscriptions, requisitions and invoices.
7. Reviews and assesses application software needs and proactively participates in research, selection, planning and implementation of appropriate, cost effective solutions to meet those needs.
8. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new or developing technologies and solutions and seeks creative solutions to meet changing Association requirements.
9. Prepares annual budget requests and manages budget expenditures for enterprise applications, database platforms, software licensing, integrations, and related Information Technology initiatives.
10. Collaborates with cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of automation and application solutions.
11. Participates in the Information Technology management team to develop systems standards, short- and long-term goals, project management, process improvement, and strategic directions.
12. Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with other Association departments.
13. Promotes a safety culture in which safety is a value. This culture is based on join and individual engagement, ownership, and accountability regarding job safety and responsibility to perform work safely and adhere to safe work practices.
14. Performs the essential functions of the position in a safe and efficient manner.
The above items are not intended to be all inclusive of the essential functions or requirements of this type of work as they are subject to change based on operating necessity. The employee will also perform other related business duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS Qualified candidates are required to have a:
- Bachelor of Science in computer science, information technology or equivalent relevant experience.
- Seven (7) years of progressively responsible systems analysis and design experience, as well as managing and participating in application development and support.
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Significant experience with Oracle and Microsoft Database environments.
- Significant experience in information technology in an electric or other utility environment.
- Significant experience in applying the principles of supervising people, building and managing effective teams, and developing and implementing budgets and work plans.
- Experience supporting or developing GIS-related applications and tools.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Support a culture of safety excellence through active involvement in safety improvement and promote a sense of shared responsibility for safety.
Advanced knowledge of automated data processing systems, procedures, and infrastructure.
Current knowledge of new developments and practices in Enterprise automation technology.
Current knowledge of software design and methodology.
Knowledge of federal copyright laws as they pertain to the use of computer software.
Knowledge of complex management and accounting processes and ability to convert these processes into practical data processing systems.
Knowledge of the principles, theories and methods of management as applied to Information, Network and Communications Systems, current developments and trends within the technology field.
Knowledge of the Associations policies and procedures; understands legal, regulatory and other applicable items as relates to cybersecurity, information services and communications technology.
Knowledge of cybersecurity concerns and best practices, including a working knowledge of NERC-CIP, NIST, PCI, HIPAA and related security guidelines.
Knowledge of programming languages such as C#, Visual Basic and PHP, and other development tools, such as Visual Studio, SQL Server, GitHub, ESRI and Microsoft Office development.
Knowledge of various web development technologies, such as ASP.NET MVC, CSS, JavaScript, Entity Framework, CMS, and WordPress.
Knowledge of database design methods, support utilities, and data warehousing concepts
Knowledge of file maintenance and report generation methods, preferably with use of SSRS, Crystal, and Access.
Knowledge of the fundamental concepts and operating principles of data communications and data processing hardware and software.
Knowledge of computer programming, data modeling, and object-oriented programming procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of rapid application development tools and continuous integration technologies.
Advance skill in organizational management, communications, and interpersonal skills.
Advance skill in collaborative leadership.
Advance skill in relationship building.
Skill in developing, implementing, and managing policies.
Skill in leading a multi-disciplinary team and staff in implementing systems.
Skill in fostering effective teamwork and encourage development of employees.
Skill in decision making governed by technical and/or project standards.
Skill in effective and professional verbal and written communication.
Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of confidential information.
Ability to effectively supervise and direct daily work activities.
Ability to ensure cost effectiveness, timeliness, and production.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, managing conflicting data or issues to a successful outcome.
Ability to communicate persuasively and professionally with varying audiences.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and foster teamwork through interdepartmental communication across the company.
Ability to facilitate cooperation between work groups and work functionally across all levels of the organization.
Ability to self-motivate improvement based on successes and failures.
Ability to effectively delegate and collaborate with others to accomplish assignments.
Ability to develop solutions to assignments using a variety of techniques as needed.
Ability to lead the corrective action and continuous improvement processes within area of responsibility.
Ability to problem-solve, make prompt and efficient decisions within team.
Embrace and embody the Associations Core Values through decisions, actions, attitude, and behavior to directly contribute to the success of the organization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here ae representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; this list is not inclusive of all the physical demands that may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demand activity percentages:
- Major occurs 60% or more of work time.
- Moderate occurs between 20-60% of work time.
- Minor occurs less than 20% of work time.
Physical demand requirements:
- Ability to understand, read, and carry out written instructions.
- Ability to understand, read, and verify documents electronically, verbally, or hard copy.
Physical demand requirements:
- Ability to understand, read, and carry out written instructions.
- Ability to understand, read, and verify documents electronically, verbally, or hard copy.
- Major amount of sitting, finger/hand use of items, feeling/touching of items, eye-hand coordination, communicating, and seeing (near).
- Moderate amount of hearing.
- Minor amount of standing, walking, lifting/carrying/pushing up to fifty (50) pounds, stair climbing, ladder climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, turning/twisting, bending at waist, handling of items, foot-hand-eye coordination, depth perception, and seeing (far).
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position primarily works in an office setting.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS This position is classified as an exempt, non-represented position; and therefore, is not eligible for overtime compensation. All Association employees are expected to work widely varying amounts of time outside the normal shifts to assist in power restoration or other needs of the Association.
Benefits Include - 401(k) matching 2%
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Life insurance 100% paid by MEA
- Long Term Disability 100% paid by MEA
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off starts at 3.385 hrs/wk
- 11.5 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement Defined Benefit plan/Pension
