This position will be filled at the Analyst I, II, or III level.
The level and salary offered will be dependent upon education and experience.
The hiring salary for Systems Analyst I is $72,544.88.
The hiring salary for Systems Analyst II is $77,985.86.
The hiring salary for Systems Analyst III is $83,834.60.
Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department.
Charles County Government is seeking a Systems Analyst to analyze user needs regarding information technology (IT) and generate effective and efficient solutions based on the current level of IT hardware and software capabilities and standards. Analyst will be responsible for designing, developing, modifying, maintaining, and supporting software applications to enhance their use for Charles County Government. The applications may be custom-written or vendor-supplied. They are written in a variety of languages and run on a variety of platforms. A Systems Analyst may work in a variety of technical areas to include enterprise applications, web applications or geographic information systems. Overall goals are set and this employee determines the specific tasks and assignments to be performed, independently handling new and unusual problems encountered in the workplace.
Education and Experience:
Systems Analyst I - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field is preferred. Two (2) years of systems analysis and programming experience with the languages and tools, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Systems Analyst II - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field is preferred. Four (4) years of systems analysis experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Systems Analyst III - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field is preferred. Six (6) years of systems analysis and application development experience, including three (3) years as a Systems Analyst II, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Licenses or Certifications:
Relevant industry certification(s) preferred (e.g., ITIL, SQL, Java Certification, Project Management).
Web Development/Design certification such as CIW Web Development Professional or Oracle Java Programmer preferred for web-focused assignments.
ESRI GIS certification preferred for GIS-focused assignments.
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
Work is subject to frequent interruptions and occasional work beyond the normal scheduled hours of operation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the concepts and techniques of computer programming and, both procedural and object oriented, as applied to the requirements of the County's computer services, in addition to the tools used to maintain them.
Knowledge of Systems Analysis theories involving information analysis and the logical specification of the system development process in an organizational context.
Knowledge of the concepts and architecture of the different database platforms employed by the County and the tools used to administer them.
Knowledge of the concepts and technique of project management in the area of IT development and support
Knowledge of basic principles of accounting and familiarity with accounting software processes, such as G/L, budget, purchasing, payables and receivables, tax and utility billing.
Knowledge of various desktop operating systems and applications.
Skill in analyzing and understanding all aspects of the County's operations by evaluating business procedures and problems pertaining to departmental needs.
Skill in performing observations and interviews with staff to identify current operating procedures and to clarify staff/program objectives.
Ability to analyze, design, develop, document, and deploy applications in a multiple platform environment, commensurate with the County’s IT standards.
Ability to ensure security, quality and integrity of County applications and their data.
Ability to maintain and enhance County applications, as necessary.
Ability to train Charles County Government personnel on the use of County applications.
Ability to resolve technical problems regarding County applications.
Ability to evaluate and recommend hardware and software.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the workplace.
Ability to lead enterprise-level projects from planning to deployment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary with frequent periods of walking and standing. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs; bend and crouch; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment.
Department/Division: Fiscal and Administrative Services/Information Technology
Pay Grade: 115-117
FLSA Status: Exempt
Telework Eligible: Yes
Reports To: Applications Manager
Supervises: None
