Systems Analyst I/II (Information Technology)

Job Description:

Systems Analyst I/II (Information Technology)

Description

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilMonday, March 3, 2025, at 11:59 pm

Pay & Benefits

• Systems Analyst I - $85,746.34 - $114,901.28 Annually DOQ
  
• Systems Analyst II - $94,648.11 - $126,830.29 Annually DOQ
  
• Benefits
  
  • Medical Insurance options include HMO, PPO, HSA
    
  • Dental and Vision Insurance Paid
    
  • Vacation & Holiday Compensation
    
  • Deferred Compensation
    
  • CalPERS Retirement
    
  • Educational Incentive & Bilingual Pay
    
  • Hybrid Schedule
    

Join City of Ventura Information Technology Department as a Systems Analyst!

The Business Systems team seeks candidates with experience managing production enterprise-wide application systems, knowledge of and experience with software programming. SQL skills (query writing and data analysis), report writing with SSRS. Responsibilities include technical requirements definition, designing, and testing standards and solutions, defining application problems and evaluating procedures and processes.

This classification is flexibly staffed, and the position may be filled at either level depending on the qualifications of the incumbent and the staffing needs of the city

A New Opportunity and what you’ll do...
Reporting to the Business Systems Supervisor, the Systems Analyst will support the Business Systems team and business users by leveraging expertise in enterprise applications (e.g., ERP implementation and support), Microsoft SQL Server, and programming languages.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with department leadership and end users to assess system usage and identify improvements.
  
• Leading user group meetings to gather feedback and enhance system adoption.
  
• Recommending business process improvements to optimize efficiency.
  
• Ensuring deployed solutions align with requirements and customer quality expectations.
  

Systems Analyst I/II candidates must be big-picture technology professionals who possess a clear understanding of how the components of business information systems work together. Analysts provide timely information to stakeholders so that accurate decisions can be reached. The ability to think critically about technical problems is essential in this role. The Systems Analyst functions both independently and collaboratively as a team player, developing strong relationships, and building trust and respect. Going above and beyond merely identifying issues, this analyst constantly reviews, diagnose, and correct issues with existing systems. The Systems Analyst must be able to communicate complex technical information clearly in conversational terms with a non-technical audience in both oral and written formats

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

Systems Analyst I : A combination of training, education and experience equivalent to completion of high school and some college coursework in computer science, business administration, geography, or a related field and at leastone yearof experience in software application analysis, programming and implementation of enterprise or departmental business systems.

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, mathematics, engineering or related field is highly desirable.

Systems Analyst II : In addition to the education and training described above, it requiresthree yearsof increasingly responsible experience in application analysis, system design, programming and implementation of enterprise or departmental business systems.

Prior public agency experience is preferred.

License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver license.

Apply Now!

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs .

• It is important that your city job application shows all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
  
• After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.
  

Start Your Journey... Follow the Process

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilMonday, March 3, 2025, at 11:59 pm

• All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
  

• A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the examination process has been completed. Initial panel interviews may be conducted via video teleconference. Selected applicants will be notified of specifics at the appropriate time.
  

As a condition of employment, selected candidates may be required to undergo and successfully complete an extensive post-offer Police Department background investigation, including Live Scan fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the candidate from City employment.)

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by clicking here Systems Analyst I-II .

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov or Melanie Hanisco at mhanisco@cityofventura.ca.gov .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

Salary:

$85,746.34 - 114,901.28 Annually