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Class Title: Automated Systems Analyst I
Class Code: 01675
Salary: $24.25 - $30.92 Hourly
$1,940.00 - $2,473.60 Biweekly
$4,203.33 - $5,359.47 Monthly
$50,440.00 - $64,313.60 Annually
 
 
Under direction, develops, implements, and coordinates computer-based information systems and automated office functions within a department; reviews, assists in the design of, and coordinates changes to departmental data processing systems that are centralized on the County's host computers; performs related duties as required.

 Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is characterized by its primary responsibility to analyze and effect appropriate solutions for computer and data processing needs within a department. It is distinguished from the class of Automated Systems Analyst II by the latter's overall responsibility for all data processing functions and services for a major department/organization having very complex, multiple systems. It is further distinguished from the Supervising Automated Systems Analyst series by the latter's responsibility to supervise systems analysts, computer and data processing staff as a primary part of the job.

 Examples of Duties:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Conducts systems analyses for the purpose of automating a manual system or function, designing a new and/or improved system of a less difficult nature or providing management with quantitative data for decision-making purposes.

2. Designs, and/or assists in the design and implementation of networks and systems on a department's independently operating or distributed mini or microcomputers, including those within a Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN) environment; identifies data processing requirements of the organization and interprets these needs in specific detail to the Department of Information Services (DIS); oversees the implementation and maintenance of local data processing systems within the organization.

3. Evaluates and recommends local hardware/software purchases and requirements.

4. Develops specifications and codes application programs on departmental computers; installs, formats, and modifies packaged software and utility programs for departmental mini or microcomputer applications.

5. Evaluates department requests for centralized (DIS) data processing services including modifications and enhancement to host-based systems; assesses the impact on existing systems and departmental operations; makes recommendations to supervisor; provides explanation of services requested to DIS; may assist in conducting cost/benefit analysis for requests involving the development of large systems.

6. Provides departmental coordination during the development, modification, and implementation of a complex computer system, which may include one or more local area networks; gathers data elements and related information required for the design and format of input/output media; interacts with an DIS Systems Development Team or vendor; coordinates system maintenance when fully developed.
Diagnoses problems on the organization's computers and automated office systems; provides training to department staff regarding use of the department's computer hardware and software; trains staff to install, maintain and repair data processing equipment; may supervise a clerical staff.

7. Assists DIS in documenting technical data descriptions for systems development; may oversee or write user manuals.

8. Establishes departmental procedures for controlling source data and computer output; develops and implements controls for maintaining daily surveillance of local data processing operations.

9. Provides vacation and temporary relief as required.

dmp/09 15 86
rev:  nrp/03-22-95

 Representation Unit:
Administrative Services

 Salary Range:
53

 Minimum Requirements:

Experience: 
Two years of professional or technical experience within the last three years supporting and maintaining MS (2000/XP/2003 Professional/Server) networked information systems in a professional work environment.
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Education: 
Thirty semester (45 quarter) units of completed coursework from an accredited college, university or technical school in Information Technology or Business/Public Administration - or -completion of a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator or Cisco Certified Network Administrator certificate.

An additional year of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education or certificate.

12/16/09