1053-IS Business Analyst-Senior (Multiple Positions for UX, Operations, and GIS)

Under general direction oversees the more difficult and complex aspects of the systems development cycle including needs analysis cost-benefit analysis structured systems analysis and design feasibility analysis technology and software assessment telecommunications needs analysis project planning and management system installation implementation and testing conversion to production status technical and procedural documentation user training and post-implementation assessment and administration; may be the primary MIS resource for an organization with a complex system.

The Senior IS Business Analyst is the advanced journey level in the Business Analyst series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the journey level Business Analysts by the greater difficulty and complexity of the analytical tasks and are distinguished from the Principal by the limited supervisory responsibilities or the responsibility for smaller projects. Positions at this level require highly specialized knowledge abilities skills and experience and often exercise independent judgement in the performance of their duties; and possess technical or functional expertise beyond that expected at the journey level. Work is judged primarily on overall results with great latitude in determining work methods and assignment requirements. Employees have greater authority over assignments and decisions required to complete the work than lower-level positions.

May provide limited supervision to professional subordinate positions or assume responsibility for coordinating a defined program. However supervisory responsibilities are ancillary to the main intent and focus of the positions.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109 the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code / class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Identify opportunities for improving business processes through automation; assist in the preparation of proposals to develop new systems.

2. Analyze data processing needs; research and evaluate software on multiple platforms to assist users to meet their departmental goals; assist in developing the evaluation criteria for software.

3. Determine operating characteristics and requirements; develop or modify and document general system design; write detailed design specifications; conduct walkthroughs for proposed solutions to system problems.

4. Analyze the feasibility of and develop requirements for new systems and enhancements to existing systems; ensure the system design fits the needs of the users.

5. May install and enhance software; program test debug and install new / modified programs.

6. Provide technical support for computer and telecommunications systems; consult on the analysis of an application; troubleshoot system problems; implement solutions.

7. Conduct system analysis and may conduct programming activities for complex systems; document new and modified systems and programs; coordinate user training in new capabilities; may convert new programming from test to production.

8. Interface with users to determine system needs and requirements; instruct users on newly implemented systems; define system requirements; may design and code programs; review impact of system modifications on existing systems.

9. Prepare or assist clients in preparing service requests to implement system changes; determine the level of effort required and the cost of implementing service requests; prioritize requests.

10. May provide technical production support for on-line and batch systems; assist with setting processing schedule; update and produce reports.

11. Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors to complete projects and service requests; define assign and evaluate their work.

12. May determine structure of databases; normalize data; perform conversion of data between platforms; design develop and generate routine and ad hoc reports in response to user needs.

13. Determine security levels for systems to ensure data integrity; test database applications to assure functionality and effectiveness in performing to desired specifications.

Qualifications : 1. EDUCATION :

An associate degree in business administration public administration information systems economics finance computer science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university OR its equivalent in terms of total course credits / units i.e. at least sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter credits / units with a minimum of twenty (20) semester or thirty (30) quarter credits / units in one of the fields above or a closely-related field.

AND

2. EXPERIENCE :

Three (3) years in the information systems field including system analysis business process design development and implementation of business application solutions or IT project management.

AND

One (1) of the three years of experience from above must include working with healthcare information (e.g. Public Health Epidemiology Health Insurance) technology or within a clinical systems environment.

Substitution :

Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). One (1) year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester units / forty-five (45) quarter units with a minimum of 10 semester / 15 quarter units in one of the fields above or a closely related field.

Completion of the 1010 Information Systems Trainee Program may be substituted for the required degree.

Special Conditions :

Positions with the EPIC team will require an Epic module certification.

Some positions with Metrics Analytics and Data Integration (MADI) team may require experience in Geographic Information System (GIS) performing analysis design development testing implementation and production support for GIS applications.

Special Conditions associated with other positions that may be filled with this list may include :

• Healthcare Information Technology Experience PBX Programming Experience SQL Query Experience Applications Experience

Important Note :  Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Additional Information :

Selection Procedures :

After application submission candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process which includes the following.

Assessment Component

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an exam that is designed to measure the knowledge skills and abilities in job related areas which may include but not be limited to :

Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire (Weight : 100%)

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the exam in order to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score.

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Qualified applicants who apply to both the  1053-EPIC IS Business Analyst-Senior  and   1053-IS Business Analyst-Senior (Multiple Positions for UX Operations and GIS)  will complete a single examination.

Some assessment items from the 1053 examination will also be used for the 1052 assessment. If you apply to 1052 and 1053 recruitments and qualify you will only need to answer the items common to both recruitments once. You will need to answer additional items specific to the 1052 recruitment.

Certification

The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of List.

Eligible List / Score Report :

Once you pass the exam you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information visit  duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

How to apply :

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted online at  .

Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this  link.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly rather than a work or school account.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights :

This is a Position Based Test (PBT) administered in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement including requirements time periods and other particulars except when superseded by federal state or local laws rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at  The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is abuse of discretion or no rational basis for establishing the position description the minimum qualifications and / or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco :

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the analyst  Katrina Navarro at or .

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV / AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Databases,ArcGIS,GeoServer,GIS,Microsoft Access,SQL,Python,.NET,Data Collection,Relational Databases,Data Management,QA / QC

Department / Functional Area : Public Health

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1