Job Details

Designs and develops information technology systems and procedures involving analysis and evaluation of information systems requirements and operating methods for a major area of information technology, requiring the integration and coordination of several sub-sections; develops plans for the implementation of recommended systems and procedures; may supervise subordinates as assigned; may serve as technical expert in a highly specialized, complex field; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class is distinguished by its responsibility to analyze, design, develop and implement overall information technology systems for a major functional area requiring the integration and coordination of several sub-sections and which, in addition, may involve the supervision over assigned subordinates. Work at this level requires the integration and coordination of a number of interrelated organizational entities or programs which include substantial and complex problems. Positions may be assigned as a technical expert within a major functional area, such as database administration, network services, or operating systems.

• Plans and carries out various fact finding tasks to secure pertinent information on the information systems needs and problems of departments.
• Conducts studies related to work flow, work measurement, time distribution, organizational and functional relationships, forms design, etc.
• Meets with and interviews personnel from various levels of management and operations; analyzes and coordinates subsystems.
• Determines the feasibility of conversion of operations and procedures to information technology systems.
• Analyzes procedures from the standpoint of feasibility of using different systems, their capacities, cost, etc.
• Prepares comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations.
• Prepares overall plans and develops detailed procedures and processes for conversion to information systems utilizing current technologies, such as teleprocessing, data base management systems, etc., and including the preparation of flow charts and functional block diagrams.
• Integrates the various systems and procedures with the needs and requirements of the various agencies whenever possible.
• Works in close cooperation with representatives of operating department(s).
• Prepares and maintains procedural manuals.
• May conduct management studies associated with other program or management objectives and needs; prepares reports of work activities and correspondence.
• Reviews work results and follows through to see that management and staff officials have a clear understanding of problem areas.
• Provides guidance and assistance in implementing recommendations accepted by administrator of units serviced.
• May supervise a group of analysts and support personnel in specific program areas as a unit supervisor or team leader.
• Coordinates work performed with supervisors of other functional areas.
• Trains lower level analysts as required.

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and three and one-half (3 ½) years of data processing experience in information systems analysis which involved the conduct of feasibility studies and the analysis and design of information technology systems, at least one year of which must been at the fully competent level comparable to the Information Systems Analyst IV level class; supplemented by experience which demonstrates the ability to plan and direct the work of others; and, as applicable for positions requiring specific specializations, one year of experience in the applicable specialty area.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicles operator's license (Type 3).

Knowledge of: principles and practices of public administration, supervision, organization and management; information systems and analysis, design and development; office systems and procedures; knowledge of electronic computers, data storage media/devices and other peripheral equipment, their capabilities and general processes; computer programming techniques; technical aspects of information technology, e.g., data base/data communication concepts; data sources and flow, interactions of complex systems, and capabilities and limitation of systems software and computer equipment; local and wide area network systems, as applicable; research and analytical methods and techniques; principles of report writing.

Ability to: gather, analyze, correlate and evaluate facts and make sound judgments; determine feasibility of converting various manual work processes to computer operations; analyze and apply machine capabilities to data processing operations; understand the legal and procedural requirements and the functions and organization of the programs under study; plan efficient organizational structures, work flow procedures and processes and integrate these in the overall information technology system; prepare clear and concise reports and operating procedures; work cooperatively with manufacturers' representatives, departmental officials, and others; effectively and cooperatively organize and direct the work of others.

Selective Certification: Specialized knowledges, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.

Requests for selective certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for the performance of the duties.

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