System Analyst

summary description

underthedirectionof the program planning group (ppg) director, performs the professional / technical work associated with bridging the requirements of a user problem with capabilities of district information systems. Serves as a technical resource in the adaptation and application of information systems programs to meet the needs of end users. Participates in cross-functional project team implementing new technology. Maintains technical currency in construction coding techniques.

Serves as a backup in the administration of enterprise-level mission-critical systems.

• may serve as an enterprise systems backup administrator, as required.
• serves as technical resource to lower-level information systems personnel.
• participates in cross-functional team projects and may serve assub-project team leader.
• assistsin implementation and documentation of systems testing and validation procedures, including access, file structures, and protocol.
• provides training to less experienced technical users.
• with minimum supervision, analyzes user requirements, develops and implements computer-based solutions by analyzing user needs, develops an overall model, sequences tasks to be implemented, developsandimplementsprocedures for problem segmentation, inter-modulelinkage,and system validation.
• modifies existing programs and coordinates with schools, departments, and training staff in developing user acceptance procedures and end user training.
• consults withsystemsusers concerning technical issues, providing technical training to less skilled users, as required.
• assistsskilled technical uses in producing complex reports for end users and in formatting and extracting information formanagementdecision making and state and federal reporting.
• performs other duties related to the position, as assigned.

any combination of education and experience that couldprovidethe required knowledge and skills isqualifying. A typical way to obtainknowledgeand skills would be :

a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer systems design, implementation, and operation, or in a related field, such as mathematics, accounting, etc., or the equivalent in education and experience.

two to three years of professional data processing experience in a mainframe or client / server environment, including one year of programming experience, or the equivalent in education and experience.

possession of a valid nevada driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the district.

• principles, practices, and procedures required to maintain unix-based solutions in a wide range of problem domains.
• principles, tools, and techniques as applied to modifying and documenting programs relating to languages, such as sql, c++, or applications such as visual basic; internet and web management; database maintenance; microsoft network configurations and security; end user applications such as microsoft office.
• ability to extract logical commonalities among classes of problems to select appropriate data structures and algorithms to achieve efficient problem resolution with a minimum of supervision; functional and technical aspects of school district computer systems, operations, and communications; generally accepted accounting principles; principle methodologies and procedures for documentation.

• maintaining effective working relationships with others and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• participating in cross-functional project teams and interacting cooperatively with colleagues and users in a project-orientated environment.

• reading, interpreting, and applying written information with a minimum of supervision; writing technical documentation and working with training staff to develop training programs to train end users.

the work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

lifting objects up to 25 lbs. : never

lifting objects over 25 lbs. : rarely

sitting for extended periods : continuously

standing for extended periods : occasionally

walking for extended periods : ?rarely

bending or stooping : rarely

reaching above shoulder height?rarely

pushing / pulling objects : rarely

climbing stairs or ladders : rarely

operating heavy machinery : never

exposure to outdoor weather conditions : occasionally

exposure to loud noises : ?continuously

working in confined spaces : ?rarely

working at heights : never

working with hazardous materials : ?never

repetitive hand or arm movements : never

this job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents…