Computer Systems Analyst
About the role
This employee performs a variety of complex technical duties related to the analysis of city, county, and criminal justice agencies' data processing needs. Employee designs, tests, and implements systems and performs modifications to existing computer applications. Performs related duties as required.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge of: Data processing applications such as geographical information systems, financial systems, human resources, court management, and other management information systems.
- Standard programming languages.
- Design, installation, and maintenance of enterprise distributed client server and desktop computer systems.
- Principles and practices of computer network systems analysis and design.
- Current trends and new technologies in data processing.
- Desktop software packages and operating systems.
- Principles of effective documentation.
- Effective customer service.
- Operating Systems Methods and practices of installation for upgrading of client servers and desktop computer hardware and software.
- Computer system configurations.
- Operating system structures.
- Networking Principles of computer network systems analysis and design.
- Local area network hardware and transmission protocols.
- Data communication concepts and principles.
- Internet and intranet architecture.
- Network security policies, techniques, and procedures.
- Network configuration, maintenance, and diagnostic procedures and techniques.
- Licensing Agreement enforcement.
- Analyze network communication requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network hardware and software problems.
- Use and maintain networking test equipment.
- Lead a technical team in developing network infrastructure.
- Programming Computer operating systems/hardware.
- Program design and analysis.
- Principles and techniques of programming.
- Programming languages (Java, C, C++, Visual Basic, etc.) and utilities.
- Database Administration Database management systems.
- Database design.
- Database tools.
- Data/file management tools.
- Database utilities.
- Data warehouse and multi dimensions.
- File and data recovery.
- Database security methods and techniques.
- Physical control standards and procedures.
- Database software (Oracle, SQL, etc.).
- Manage a multiple data base environment.
- Develop procedures and means of storage for archiving data.
- Web In-depth graphic design.
- User interface design.
- Advertising and marketing.
- Information architecture.
- Management of e-commerce.
- Front-end web code such as HTML and JavaScript.
- Business Business systems analysis.
- Business software packages.
- Gis Desktop GIS software for analysis, query, and visualization (e.g., ESRI's ArcView).
- WEB-based GIS application interfaces and data presentation.
- Desktop or Workstation GIS advanced software for data creation, geo processing, and conversion (e.g., ESRI's Arc Info).
- Geo-locational and Geo-relational dataset concepts and database structures.
- Engineering/surveying principles and practices as related to GIS and GPS (global positioning systems) applications.
- Interface and integration of GIS database systems with other public enterprise systems such as permitting, licensing, and financial systems.
Qualifications
- Three years of experience as a Senior Computer Programmer Analyst with the City of Cincinnati plus a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science, information technology, computer programming, criminal justice, geography, or a related field.
- Five years of experience as a Senior Computer Programmer Analyst with the City of Cincinnati plus an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science, information technology, computer programming, criminal justice, geography, or a related field.
- Four years of senior-level paid professional experience in information technology or information systems, plus a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in GIS, geography, planning, information technology, computer science or a related field.
- Six years of senior-level paid professional experience in information technology or information systems, plus an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in GIS, geography, planning, information technology, computer science or a related field.
Skills
- Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain hardware and software, including that related to local and wide area networks.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network hardware and software problems.
- Use and maintain networking test equipment.
- Prepare clear and concise reports and technical documents.
- Develop and recommend cost effective improvements for technical systems.
- Implement systems based on design specifications and instructions.
- Recommend purchase of computer equipment, services, and supplies.
- Plan, analyze, design, program, test, debug, document, and maintain various systems and applications.
- Design and develop software to facilitate inter-operability of software programs and data sharing.
- Analyze network communication requirements.
- Manage a multiple data base environment.
- Develop procedures and means of storage for archiving data.
- Lead a technical team in developing network infrastructure.
- Design a client workflow using multiple software to accomplish a group of tasks.
- Cook up requests for proposals to accomplish design objectives.
- Develop and apply various criteria to evaluate contract bids and recommend selections (as assigned).
- Promote a team atmosphere.
Benefits
The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.
Pay
Salary range for this position is TBD.
Schedule
Hours and schedule will be determined by the hiring supervisor.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Health Insurance
The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan. Eligible Dependents Include Legal Spouse or Equal Partner, Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order"), Step-child, Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian.