Systems Analyst

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Systems Analyst within the Division of Information Technology.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for this position will be placed as a provisional employee. Upon hire, the employee will be required to complete a 120-Day Working test period during which the employee's performance will be evaluated. Employee must successfully complete the designated probation period in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION: Under direction, plans, conducts, and develops analytic studies of existing operations and programs to determine feasibility of conversion to a data processing system; does other related duties as required.

Note: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Plans and conducts studies of operations relative to the development or revision of operational procedures.
2. Conducts feasibility studies requiring detailed analysis of existing functions and preparation of cost estimates to determine advisability of adopting data processing programs.
3. Develops and participates in studies to determine effectiveness of programs, policies, methods, procedures, and forms, and recommends improved courses of actions.
4. Participates in conferences with administrative officers and operating supervisors to discuss new or revised plans, programs, procedures, and results of evaluation studies.
5. May assist in the preparation of schedules outlining essential steps to be taken in the installation of and/or conversion to data processing systems.
6. Prepares charts, programs, and instructions to illustrate, explain, and implement data processing procedures and programs.
7. Studies procedural difficulties and operating problems, and gives advice on their solution.
8. Appraises adequacy and efficiency of current data processing systems and assists in developing the organizational structure and methods required for performance of existing new and/or expanded functions.
9. Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, financial, and other factual reports based on surveys, investigations, and studies containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
10. Maintains essential records and files.
11. Provides technical support to end-users with hardware and software problems
12. Evaluates hardware and software and makes recommendations to management
13. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of professional experience in the design, installation, and operation of programs for electronic data processing equipment and/or in the design and implementation of systems for electronic data processing application.