Systems Analyst

• Prepares, plans and schedules systems implementation and project plans including budget, timeline, status reports, application development, maintenance, modifications, data conversions, upgrades, test data, and test procedures.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction concerning software and hardware usage, evaluates training needs and prepares training materials.
• Expands or modifies system to serve new purposes, functions, or to improve workflow.

• Researches new computer technology, hardware, software, components and peripheral equipment, and evaluates its cost effectiveness, and feasibility.
• Analyzes document processing procedures and paper flow, and identifies, develops and recommends technology, methods or computer applications to increase the efficiency of information processing.
• Consults with staff to develop and design computer applications programs to produce reports, statistical analysis, or mathematical computations.
• Conducts structured analysis, data modeling and information engineering to plan and design application systems.
• Conducts training programs in Microsoft Office desk top products and other business productivity applications.
• Assesses and researches applications, technology, and products, and evaluates its cost effectiveness, feasibility and possible use and purchase.
• Prepares information and literature for distribution at training sessions, lectures and classes.
• Defines system goals, prepares flow charts and diagrams to illustrate the sequence of steps the program will follow and to describe the logic of the process, and composes documentation to describe program development, logic, coding and modifications.
• Expands or modifies system to serve new purposes, functions, or to improve workflow.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction to resolve and provide solutions to problems.
• Trains users in operating new systems and converting data to new system master files.
• Conducts system back-up, data storage and maintenance activities.
• Performs related work.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering Technology, Liberal Arts, Library Science, Physical Science, Social Science, or a related field.

• Certification as a Certified: Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, Solution Developer, Applications Developer, or Database Administrator from Microsoft, Cisco, Novell, Red Hat (Linux), or Oracle AND
• One year of systems analysis, programmer analyst, applications development, or relational database management experience in a client/server environment.

Other Minimum Requirements

• Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test.
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony. (Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis.)
• Must provide one's own source of transportation.
• Must work a varied schedule.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Applicants who have bought, sold or used marijuana within one year of application, or have bought, sold or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified.

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work.
• Operates office and computer equipment.
• Conducts interactive training and informational programs.