Job Description
Salary : $66,476.80 - $99,320.00 Annually
Location : San Andreas, CA
Job Type: Full Time Regular - Benefited
Job Number: 2025-00007
Department: Administrative Office
Division: Admin - Information Technology
Opening Date: 01/17/2025
Closing Date: 2/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Description Business Analyst I: $31.96 - $39.28
Business Analyst II: $38.84 - $47.75
Under general direction, perform specialized professional and technical duties. Incumbents in this class series oversee the administration and maintenance of a departmental computer system and to participate in the development of such a system; to provide technical assistance and guidance to the department and staff by supporting and coordinating tasks related to the department's automated system; and to train operators and users.
Business Analyst I
This is the entry-level position in the Business Systems Analyst series. Applicants at this level possess moderate levels of technical systems skills and functional business knowledge. This position is responsible for the computer operation activities of an assigned department. It is utilized in County departments to provide assistance in the maintenance, development, and operation of the department's automated system. Incumbents in this position review and analyze work processes to assure that the systems and procedures used are efficient and effective. In addition, incumbents may also analyze, plan and install new systems and applications. This position will coordinate data processing activities with Technology Services, other departments, and outside agencies to assure productive utilization.
Business Analyst II
This is the mid-level position in the Business Systems Analyst series. The duties, knowledge and abilities are the same for the Business Systems Analyst I except that the work assigned is more complex and difficult. Applicants at this level require an in-depth and broader understanding of problem identification, analysis and resolution. Under minimum supervision and broad latitude for judgment, incumbents independently perform system configurations and modifications.
Example of Duties The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties listed and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Coordinate, plan, oversee and participate in the day-to-day work activities associated with the maintenance and development of a departmental computer system and support staff.
- Participate in developing, implementing and coordinating operating policies and procedures related to the department's automated system.
- Consults with and advise staff and users on technical problems, legal and system requirements, and county policies and procedures that impact operation of the computer system.
- Solve system problems using available resources.
- Develop and implement quality controls to ensure accuracy and consistency of data; prepare reports to management regarding the status of the system.
- Prepare cost estimates for equipment, including installation and maintenance support contracts.
- Establish user and system priorities; oversee system changes and special projects; establish system upgrade and preventive maintenance programs.
- Serve as the department's technical liaison with Technology Services, vendors, consultants, other departments and agencies.
- Monitor and ensure adequate system security.
- Acts as a liaison between departmental end-users, technical analysts and information technology analysts in the analysis, design, configuration, testing and maintenance of systems.
- Provide technical systems support for TRAKiT and related systems.
- Train staff on basic computing concepts and all departmental application programs.
- Coordinate, develop and participate in training programs; evaluate and provide training materials for users including on-line system help and tutorial programs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications The following generally describes the knowledge and ability to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of: Project management techniques; principles and techniques of effective training; terminology and administrative procedures of the assigned department; departmental system policies and procedures; network operating systems and applications; principles, practices, methods and techniques used in a broad scope of computer operations; securing data, retrieval and storage; highly technical network hardware and software configurations and implementation; procedures and methods for testing business functions; and principles and practices of producing effective project documentation.
Skill and Ability to: Perform a variety of systems' maintenance/repairs; install, configure, and maintain PC's, network servers, printers, and collateral hardware; research technology, analyze and make effective recommendations to management; identify and correct errors and mistakes in applications and files; analyze, plan, and install new systems and applications; analyze situations accurately, make recommendations and take appropriate action; communicate effectively orally and in writing technical terminology into language understandable to department staff; work effectively in a diversified team; prepare and maintain clear concise and complete records and reports; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with employees, coworkers, manages and vendors.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Business Analyst I
Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in computer science, data processing, information processing, or a closely related field; two (2) years of full-time experience in programming systems, production support, and/or computer operations development in a governmental or business operation; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Business Analyst II
Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in computer science, data processing, information processing, or a closely related field; three (3) years of full-time experience in programming systems, production support, and/or computer operation development in a governmental or business operation; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special Requirements Possession of an appropriate California driver's license by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Service Employees International Union Local 1021 For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision. NEW* Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home.
Program Highlights:
- Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
- Available with purchase of a primary residence.
- Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
- No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.
- Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
- Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.
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Boot Allowance: $150 or $175 per year and is distributed once a year, in the first full pay period in the month of December.
Qualifying Classifications: Registered EH Specialists, EH Techs, OSS Engineers, Fleet Manager, Junior Engineer, Mechanic series, Sheriff's Mechanic, Public Works Inspector, Road Maintenance Worker series, Integrated Waste Worker series, AG Techs, and AG Biologists, and Recycling Program Coordinator I/II, Permit Tech I/II, Engineering Tech I/II assigned to the Rock Creek Landfill facility, and Air Pollution Control Tech.
Uniform Allowance: $600 per calendar year split into monthly payments. Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check.
Qualifying classifications : Custodian series, facility maintenance worker series, facilities maintenance engineer.
Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.
Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.
After 6 months you can take your first week.
3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year
10 years+ = 160 per year
Holidays : 14 paid holidays per year.
Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%.
Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.
60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.
Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted. Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.
Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods..
Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: - 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005)
- 6 years
- 10 years
- 15 years
- 20 years
- 25 years
Bi-Lingual pay : $75 per month for specific approved job classifications.
Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually
Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually
Section 125 Plan : Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.
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Heart & Stroke Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Accident Insurance
Universal Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
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CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62
Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS. Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan (
Pre or Post Tax options ). The County utilizes VALIC.
Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month. 01
Describe your education and training as it relates to the position of Information Technology Business Systems Analyst. Include degrees earned, major fields of study and other appropriate and related certifications, training, continuing education, and licenses. If you have no relevant education, certifications, training, or licenses please type "None".
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Describe in detail your experience performing requirements management, including gathering, documentation, validation and analysis. Select three projects or work efforts that best represent your requirements management experience, including the most recent project and the largest most complex project. If you have no relevant experience, please type "None".
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Describe in detail your experience executing enterprise or departmental business system projects. If you have no relevant experience, please type "None".
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Describe in detail your experience with application development projects and/or project management experience over enterprise or departmental business systems, which would include:•interfacing with clients to define project scope;•input on project activities and outcomes;•monitoring project budgets and resources;•implementing project testing and quality assurance.If you have no relevant experience, please type "None".
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