Information Systems Analyst IV - SR

Analyzes, designs, and develops information systems relative to information needs of specific programs and activities of a department(s) or within a major functional area of information technology; develops information technology systems and other work procedures for the automation of processes and the production of data; develops plans for the implementation and support of recommended systems and processes; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Water Supply - Administration Division in Hilo.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

• Formulates plans for the conduct of studies relating to the various work processes and procedures that may be converted to information technology systems.
• Reviews records; interviews management personnel and employees.
• Observes work methods and flow of work to secure necessary data.
• Consolidates data; assesses and evaluates work processes and procedures that can be eliminated or consolidated.
• Determines the feasibility of mechanizing various work processes and procedures; determines the kinds of information systems required.
• Develops and prepares detailed plans and procedures for implementing new systems.
• Designs forms for review and implementation by agencies concerned.
• Prepares procedural manuals and operating standards.
• Advices and assists management regarding various problems associated with conversion to information technology.
• Works in close cooperation with operations and other departmental staff and with County level consultants in the field of information systems and analysis.
• Conducts analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of systems and procedures.
• Integrates systems development with similar information technology of other agencies; prepares correspondence and reports of work activities.
• Performs computer programming as a secondary assignment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application)
• two and one-half (2 1/2) years of work experience in the research, analysis and design of information technology systems
• six (6) months of experience with the installation, set up, configuration, operation and repair of network systems, servers, personal computer hardware & software
• possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class
  3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at the time of hire.)

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

principles and practices of public administration, organization, and management; information systems and analysis, design, and development; knowledge of electronic computers, data storage media/devices and other peripheral equipment, their capabilities and general processes; computer programming techniques; technical aspects of information technology, e.g., data base/data communication concepts; data sources and flow, interactions of complex systems, and capabilities and limitations of systems software and computer equipment;

research and analytical methods and techniques; and principles of report writing.

Gather, analyze, correlate, and evaluate facts, and make sound judgments; apply analytical reasoning; read and comprehend information technology manuals and other written materials; determine feasibility of converting various manual work processes to computer operations; analyze and apply machine capabilities to data processing operations; understand the legal and procedural requirements and the functions and organization of the programs under study; recommend procedures for conversion to information…