Applications Analyst

THE POSITION

Under the general supervision of the Principal Technology Analyst or other assigned supervisor, an Applications Analyst performs the planning, configuration, implementation, administration, maintenance, enhancement, integration, testing, documentation, and support of the District's enterprise business applications and serves as the technical liaison between Information Systems, District end user departments, software vendors, and consultants to ensure enterprise applications meet the District’s operational needs.

This recruitment is being conducted to establish an eligibility list to fill current and upcoming vacancies within the classification during the life of the eligibility list, up to one year. The current opening is a full-time position located in the Finance and Technology Department.

The process and dates outlined above are subject to change as needs dictate. Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment process via e-mail.

A) Application Screening

Your application will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications established for the classification. Those candidates determined to meet the minimum qualifications will have their applications reviewed by the hiring supervisor. Candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to the 1st round (structured) interview.

B) 1st Round (Structured) Interview

Tentative Date Range:
November 9-13, 2026

Location:

Zoom Video Conference

C) 2nd Round (Selection) Interview

Tentative Date:
November 19, 2026

Location:

Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Headquarters

Plans, leads, and participates in enterprise application implementation projects including project planning, requirements gathering, scheduling, coordination of resources, configuration, risk identification, testing, implementation, and post-implementation support of the District’s enterprise business applications including but not limited to the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Electronic Document Management (EDM), Customer Service Information (CIS), and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems.

Provides support for business processes and objectives using enterprise applications; designs, develops, maintains, and optimizes operational, financial, regulatory, and management reports, dashboards, and business intelligence solutions.

Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves software application issues; identifies, recommends, and implements system improvements, modifications, and upgrades involving enterprise applications.

Evaluates, recommends, implements, and utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to improve productivity, business processes, reporting, documentation, knowledge management, and software support activities while ensuring compliance with District policies, cybersecurity requirements, privacy regulations, and data governance standards.

Develops and maintains system documentation, configuration documentation, workflow diagrams, disaster recovery procedures, and technical standards.

Develops, optimizes, and troubleshoots Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) queries, stored procedures, views, and database objects.

Assists in maintaining application security, auditing, and compliance with District cybersecurity policies.

Monitors application data integrity and identifies and corrects data inconsistencies.

Manages vendor and consultant activities; coordinates vendor support requests and software maintenance agreements; evaluates vendors and products; prepares feasibility studies; recommends and establishes program objectives, priorities, and schedules.

Provides training, guidance, and work…