Principal Innovation & Technology Analyst - Operations

Position

The Principal Innovation and Technology Analyst (Operations Division, City of Riverside, Innovation and Technology Department). One vacancy. Eligibility list valid for up to six months.

• Perform highly complex system analysis and consultation in design, development, implementation, and maintenance of information systems, networks, servers, supporting hardware and software applications.
• Provide supervision over Innovation & Technology Analysts.
• Provide advanced technical assistance to system users following information systems policies and procedures.
• Evaluate, plan, implement and integrate new systems and current system upgrades.
• Review highly complex technical reports submitted by staff.
• Perform project management duties for specialized systems projects.
• Research, gather costing information, obtain vendor quotes, recommend hardware and software based on current or new City standards.
• Develop and produce system documentation, instructional and procedural manuals, and system architectural design.
• Coordinate training for client users on assigned systems, applications, or other special projects.
• Collaborate with administration to propose enhancements to improve services, policies, and procedures.
• Apply strong written and oral presentation skills when working directly with other Analysts or end users of varying technical ability and knowledge.
• Maintain effective and professional relationships with vendors and their technical support personnel.
• Provide 24/7 on‑call after‑hours support as assigned.
• Provide scheduled after‑hours support for migrations, installations, troubleshooting and upgrades as assigned.

• Option I. Education:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related field.
  
  Experience:
  
  Five years full‑time experience in computer science, information systems, voice/data communications, data center operations or database administration, with at least two years at a project management or supervisory level.
• Option II. Education:
  Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related field.
  
  Experience:
  
  Seven years full‑time experience in computer science, information systems, voice/data communications, data center operations or database administration, with at least two years at a project management or supervisory level.
• Option III. Education:
  High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).
  
  Experience:
  
  Nine years full‑time experience in computer science, information systems, voice/data communications, data center operations or database administration, with at least two years at a project management or supervisory level.

• Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license.
• If assigned to the Police Department, must successfully pass an extensive police background check.

• Experience with Oracle Clusterware, Oracle 12‑19 Database, Oracle RAC, Linux system administration, and virtualization including VM management.

• Retirement:
  Classic Members – 2.7 % at age 55 up to 3‑year final compensation;
  New Members – 2 % at age 62 up to 3‑year final compensation. City does not participate in Social Security.
• Health insurance:
  Six plans with up to $1,734 per month contribution for HMO family coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage per standard plans.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Deferred compensation: $150/month (Management/Professional) or $175/month (Senior Management) with employee contribution minimum $12.50.
• Leave:
  Vacation, sick, bereavement, holiday. Vacation accrual: 144 hrs for 0‑9 yrs, 184 hrs for 10+ yrs. Administrative leave: 64 hrs for Management/Professional, 80 hrs for Senior Management per fiscal year.
• Additional options:
  Flexible Spending Account, Long‑Term Disability, Legal Ease, Critical Illness.