Job Details

IMPORTANT: SR-22 (Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from $5,389, SR-22/D to $6,283, SR-22/H per month, at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited).

Analyzes, designs, and develops information systems relative to information needs of specific programs and activities of a department(s) or within a major function area of information technology; develops information technology systems and other work procedures for the automation of processes and the production of data; develops plans for the implementation and support of recommended systems and processes; may function as a project team leader; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

As a journey level information systems analyst, this class functions independently under general supervision in performing information systems analysis work involving a wide range of problems relative to the information needs of specific programs and activities of a department(s) or within a major functional area, such as database administration, network services or operating systems.

• Formulates plans for the conduct of studies relating to the various work processes and procedures that may be converted to information technology systems.
• Reviews records; interviews management personnel and employees.
• Observes work methods and flow of work to secure necessary data.
• Consolidates data and assesses and evaluates work processes and procedures that can be eliminated or consolidated.
• Determines the feasibility of mechanizing various work processes and procedures; determines the kinds of information systems required.
• Develops and prepares detailed plans and procedures for implementing new systems.
• Designs forms for review and implementation by agencies concerned.
• Prepares procedural manuals and operating standards.
• Advises and assists management regarding various problems associated with conversion to information technology.
• Works in close cooperation with operations and other departmental staff and with county level consultants in the field of information systems and analysis.
• Conducts analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of systems and procedures.
• Integrates systems development with similar information technology of other agencies; prepares correspondence and reports of work activities.
• May perform computer programming as a secondary assignment.

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent graduation from an accredited college or university and two and one-half (2 1/2) years of progressively responsible work experience in information systems analysis which involved the conduct of feasibility studies and the analysis and design of information technology systems; and as applicable for positions requiring specific specializations, six months of experience in the applicable specialty areas.

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

Knowledge of: principles and practices of public administration, organization and management; information systems and analysis, design and development; 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; research and analytical methods and techniques; principles of report writing.

Ability to: gather, analyze, correlate and evaluate facts, and make sound judgments; apply analytical reasoning; read and comprehend information technology manuals and other written materials; determine feasibility of converting various manual work processes to computer operations; analyze and apply machine capabilities to data processing operations; prepare clear and concise reports and operating procedures; work cooperatively with manufacturers' representatives, departmental officials and others; understand the legal and procedural requirements and the functions and organization of the programs under study; recommend procedures for conversion to information technology systems; plan efficient layouts, workflow procedures and processes and then integrate these into a complete information technology systems plan.

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.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light