Systems & Procedures Analyst I/II

Full Job Description

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position, which are the District Attorney, Assessor, Probation, and Resource Management Agency.

The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.

If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies within these departments, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Probation Department in Visalia.

Requirements

For a full list of duties for Level I, please click here.

For a full list of duties for Level II, please click here.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

Level I:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration with coursework in computer science and computer related system analysis.
• Job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Level II:

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, public administration, or closely related field.
• Job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Experience:

Level I:

• One (1) year of responsible experience in systems analysis or data processing, at an administrative support level.

Level II:

• Two (2) years of responsible experience in system/data analysis or data processing, at an administrative support level.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices in administration including systems analysis, organization, statistical and planning analysis.
• Organizational and management analysis methods.

• Use of personal computers and peripheral equipment.
• Principles, capabilities, and limitations of electronic data processing systems.
• Various types of software programs such as word processing, spreadsheet and data base programs.
• Modern office methods, forms and equipment.
• Management information systems terminology.
• Methods used in flow charting and diagramming system studies.
• Math sufficient to perform statistical analysis of data gathered.
• Research and report writing methods.

Level II:

• System design, modification, and documentation techniques.
• Organizational and management analysis methods.
• Database structure and relationships and understanding of schema and database dictionaries.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Develop systems and procedures, such as computer equipment applications, to ensure an efficient and effective flow of departmental information and records.
• Apply the principles and techniques of systems analysis, administration and management analysis to the gathering, organizing and interpretation of data.
• Develop recommendations and assist in implementing solutions to problems.
• Prepare clear, concise reports, instructions and procedures using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Verbally present complex instructions and procedures to employees.
• Read and understand technical material such as computer manuals.
• Convey instructions and procedures and train staff in computer systems usage.
• Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other departments, state agencies, and outside organizations.
• Adjust to changes in work assignments.
• Retain and recall factual information.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and coordinate work with others.

Level II:

• Design reports using various report writing software packages.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

Level I:

Level II:

• Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP)
• SAP Enterprise Suite including Chrystal Reports, Business Objects, etc.

Skill/Ability to:

Level II:

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment: Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.

An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act:This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).

Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.

For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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