Senior Systems Analyst

Current vacancy is in the Metro Hartford Innovation Services department. Under direction, assists City departments in performing complex professional systems analysis related to information technology. Originates, installs, or modifies major operating municipal systems. Maintains liaison between the data Processing Division and assigned other divisions and departments. Analyzes business processes and procedures and makes recommendations regarding automation opportunities for the City to maximize work performance efficiencies.

Sets priorities, develops implementation plans and oversees the implementation of Information Systems projects. Provides technical analysis, support and workflow and user security design for the City’s business applications, including, but not limited to, the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and timekeeping systems. Supervises subordinate personnel when assigned. Confers with and provides technical assistance to assigned departments on various information technology and reporting matters.

Performs and takes the lead in a major municipal system or a number of smaller sub-systems.

The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may perform additional related duties as required.

This is a HMEA union position. The hours of this position are 40 per week and the salary includes 5% in lieu of overtime.

The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application and may include a written test, an oral test, a performance test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination will be designed to measure the following:

• Various computer languages and use of compilers.
• Automated accounting, payroll and human resources systems and applications.
• Business analysis techniques and methodologies for interconnecting systems.
• Visual Studios.
• SQL Server Report Services.
• Crystal Reports or other similar reporting tools.

• Extract and format large amounts of data using SQL Server Management Studio or other similar reporting tools.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other divisions, departments and employees.
• Lead Information Technology projects, including but not limited to, originating, installing, or modifying municipal systems or smaller sub-systems.
• Organize and prepare systems documentation, develops program specifications, and instructs systems analysts, programmers and operators in their respective functions.
• Analyze systems and practices, to identify difficult organizational problems and to recommend solutions leading to improved service delivery.
• Present written and verbal presentations with clarity and logic.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment, but may require some travel to different sites within the City or Hartford Public Schools. Incumbent may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Graduation from a four-year accredited college with major course work in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related field AND four (4) years of increasingly responsible technical experience in Information Technology, including three (3) years of experience in systems analysis.

If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation.…