Information Systems Analyst III - Application Analyst
About the role
The San Joaquin County Information Systems Division (ISD) is recruiting to fill one full-time Information Systems Analyst III - Application Analyst vacancy. Successful candidates should have a strong understanding of software design and architecture to ensure understanding of the ability of solutions to be modified. This recruitment will establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies.
Responsibilities
- Performs professional level specialized and complex duties to support information technology systems in assigned area; areas of responsibility include the analysis, evaluation, design, programming, development, testing, implementation, documentation and maintenance of large and complex systems, networks, programs and applications across multiple platforms and technologies.
- Serves as resource and provides highly specialized support to maintaining existing systems; assesses, reviews and conducts research on system operational problems and functionality; provides technical solutions to client on alternative systems or applications.
- Develops, implements and maintains the County’s Internet and Intranet sites; recommends design and layouts; writes code; creates database connections; develops written technical procedures; implements interactive website components; provides Internet training for County staff.
- Identifies training issues and coordinates training sessions for client users on assigned systems or applications; develops training schedule; designs training manuals; conducts training sessions.
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information technology.
Requirements
Incumbents perform work of a professional nature, utilizing skills that require an advanced understanding of complex analytical procedures and processes while working with a significant amount of independent authority and judgment. As assigned, some positions may exercise technical supervision over lower level staff; however, these supervisory duties are ancillary in nature and are not considered to be the primary purpose of the class.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience: At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in information technology, including experience in systems analysis, design, programming, development, testing, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of large and complex systems, networks, programs, and applications.
- Skills: Strong understanding of software design and architecture; ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve difficult systems and applications hardware and software problems; ability to develop and implement testing plans; ability to provide technical solutions to clients on alternative systems or applications.
Skills
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, etc.
- Knowledge of network administration and management.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Benefits
Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021. Health Insurance: San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance: The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance: The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Pay
$112,521.97 - $136,771.16/year
Schedule
Full-Time