Department Information Systems Analyst III

Department Information Systems Analyst III

This examination is being given to fill one vacancy with Healthcare Services and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies throughout San Joaquin County.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check.

NOTE:
All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Performs professional level specialized and complex duties in the analysis, evaluation, design, programming, development, testing, implementation, documentation and maintenance of large and complex systems, networks, and programs across multiple platforms and technologies.

Serves as resource and provides highly specialized support to maintaining existing systems; assesses, reviews and conducts research on system and network operational problems and functionality; advises client on alternative information technology solutions.

Performs a variety of complex analytical duties in planning, developing, installing, implementing, integrating, testing and evaluating the department's local and wide area networks; evaluates network protocols, hardware and software to determine their applicability to department network needs; evaluates new applications to determine integration with current networks and systems; installs, configures and manages servers; develops and coordinates the installation and maintenance of computers, circuits, data communications equipment, printers and other peripheral equipment.

Evaluates and tests system and network upgrades; installs or upgrades in-house or vendor software; troubleshoots and resolves complex hardware, software, network failure, compatibility and telecommunications problems; recommends and implements changes and improvements.

Monitors network security and performance; identifies unauthorized access and potential security risks; implements and administers security strategies; measures volume and performance of network traffic; identifies utilization and performance issues; recommends improvements to security and network performance.

Evaluates and tests new or enhanced programs; prepares specifications and justification for new and enhanced program modifications; coordinates with software vendors to ensure quality and completeness of final product; installs or upgrades software and hardware; troubleshoots hardware and software related problems; performs testing and documentation duties.

Designs data and program structures using appropriate design tools; analyzes current systems; designs data structure and program interface; designs on-line screens, maps, reports, forms, menus, and input/output records; develops data flow diagrams and other systems documentation to create specifications.

Develops optimum software configurations to achieve program functional goals; locates, reviews, re-formats and downloads existing system data; tests and de-bug programs; determines whether new program meets the client's business and technology requirements; recommends changes as needed.

Assumes responsibility for developing, implementing and maintaining complex Internet and Intranet websites; recommends design and layouts; writes code; creates database connections; develops written technical procedures; documents website architecture; recommends hardware and software; implements interactive website components; provides Internet training for department staff.

Performs database maintenance and administration duties; creates and maintains user accounts; implements updates; performs daily backup duties.

Performs complex programming duties; determines method of integrating new programming code into existing programs to meet user needs; ensures data integrity and program structure and reliability are maintained.

Performs technical writing duties in the development and production of system documentation, instructional and procedural manuals.

Identifies training issues and coordinates training sessions for client users on assigned network or systems; develops training schedule; designs training manuals; conducts training sessions; evaluates training programs to determine effectiveness.

As assigned, may exercise direct or technical and functional supervision over lower level staff; assists in selecting, training, motivating and evaluating assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information technology.

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