INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I/II/III/IV

JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED POSTING DATE: 05/03/2024 POSTING NUMBER: E23/24.20.60.1 LOCATION: Syphax Education Center POSITION TITLE: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I/II/III/IV JOB DESCRIPTION: Human Resources announces an opening for a 1.0 FTE Information Systems Analyst . This is a 260-days, Grade E-06,08,10, and 12 position. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Performs analysis, design, development, implementation and management in a variety of areas and applications using computer systems and tools. Information Services systems responsibilities include:accounting, accounts payable, attendance, cafeteria, census, contract processing, grade reporting, payroll, personnel, student master files, scheduling, standardized questionnaires, summer school, testing, warehouse, and utility processing systems. Duties include assessing the impact of mandated changes making system and program changes, and delivering products in a timely manner. SUPERVISION Work is performed under the general direction of the Director, Information Services. Incumbents have considerable latitude for developing solutions to meet the information needs of APS. Incumbents are expected to exercise judgement and initiative in coordinating systems planning, project management and project implementation. Information System Analysts (ISA) at the II, III, and IV level assist in supervising the work of Information Systems Analysts at lower grades. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a four level career ladder professional classification assigned to Information Services. Placement on and progression through the ladder is based on proficiency, training, regulations, and employment standards. Incumbents may be advanced non competitively to t he next level of the ladder after fulfillment of all career ladder advancement requirements, upon recommendation of the Director and approval of the Personnel Services. Outside candidates, who are highly qualified as determined by Personnel Services, may be appointed directly to the II, III, or IV level. GUIDELINES Federal and state laws; rules and regulations; School Board policies and P.I.P.s relating to the recording and reporting of student; financial and personnel information. CONTACTS The work involves a wide range of contacts with employees and administrators throughout the school system and county government, bank and credit union personnel, hardware and software vendors, and external consultants. The purpose of the contacts includes coordinating client information services; coordinating systems planning, project management and project implementation; and serving as a technical authority and resource. RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASS (May not include all duties performed; not all incumbents perfor m all functions delineated) Provides quality control oversight for all Enterprise Solutions development; verifyes that customer needs and requirements have been met. Develops and analyze objectives and specifications for new systems and enhancements to existing systems; provides analysis and evaluation of areas including: cost, software selection, use r involvement, integration with existing systems, inhouse resource requirements, cost effectiveness, and implementation house resource requirements, cost effectiveness, and implementation and training issues. and training issues. EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Information Systems Analyst I Some knowledge of the applicability of automated information systems to a variety of situations and processes. Some knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of programming and systems development on a variety of platforms. Some knowledge of multiple platform architectures, connectivity and data portability through PC, LAN, some knowledge of multiple platform architectures, connectivity and data portability through PC, LAN, WAN and enterprise platforms sWAN and enterprise platforms specific to the APS environment.pecific to the APS environment. Some knowledge of web technology and applications. Some knowledge of web technology and applications. INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I/II/III/IV SYSTEMS ANALYST I/II/III/IV Information Systems Analyst II Good knowledge of the applicability of automated information systems to a variety of situations and Good knowledge of the applicability of automated information systems to a variety of situations and processes.processes. Good knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of programming and Good knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of programming and systems development on systems development on a variety of platforms.a variety of platforms. Good knowledge of multiple platform architectures, connectivity and data portability through PC, LAN, Good knowledge of multiple platform architectures, connectivity and data portability through PC, LAN, WAN and enterprise platforms specific to the APS environment.WAN and enterprise platforms specific to the APS environment. Good knowledge of web technology and applications. Information Systems Analyst III Thorough knowledge of the applicability of automated information systems to a variety of situations and processes.processes. Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of programming and systems developmentdevelopment on a variety of platforms.on a variety of platforms. Thorough knowledge of multiple platform architectures, connectivity and data portability through PC, Thorough knowledge of multiple platform architectures, connectivity and data portability through PC, LAN, WAN and enterprise platforms specific to the APS environment.LAN, WAN and enterprise platforms specific to the APS environment. Thorough knowledge of web technology and applications. Information Systems Analyst IV Comprehensive knowledge of the applicability of automated information systems to a variety of situations and processes.and processes Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of programming and systems developmedevelopment on a variety of platforms.nt on a variety of platforms. Comprehensive knowledge of multiple platform architectures, connectivity and data portability through PC, LAN, WAN and enterprise platforms specific to the APS environment.PC, LAN, WAN and enterprise platforms specific to the APS environment. Comprehensive knowledge of web technology and applica Comprehensive knowledge of web technology and applications.tions. All Levels Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate work of personnel engaged in systems development, web development, programming and related functions.development, programming and related functions. Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in analyzing information needs and to make Ability to exercise judgment and initiative in analyzing information needs and to make sound sound recommendations and modifications.recommendations and modifications. Ability to write effectively in order to develop proposals, recommendations, technical documentation and administrative user manuals.administrative user manuals. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other APS employees, contractors, employees, contractors, vendors, and state and county employees.vendors, and state and county employees. Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. Ability to train employees in the use of web applications. Ability to train employees in the use of web applications. Flexibility and adaptability to deal with changing technologies and prioritie Flexibility and adaptability to deal with changing technologies and priorities.s. Demonstrated ability to develop applications that permit client staff and departments to better utilize these Demonstrated ability to develop applications that permit client staff and departments to better utilize these tools.tools. Skill in the effective utilization of technical resources generally regarded as technology tools as mandated Skill in the effective utilization of technical resources generally regarded as technology tools as mandated by the State of Virginia foby the State of Virginia for teachers and administrators and outlined in the APS Technical Standards for r teachers and administrators and outlined in the APS Technical Standards for Instructional Personnel.Instructional Personnel information. QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS All Levels: Possession of a bachelor's degree in a computer related field, supplemented by technical training in enterprise level applications development techniques, plus: Information Systems Analyst I Some programming experience in a distributed LAN/WAN IBM enterprise environment or some experience in the development of web applications and management of SQL/web servers. Experience must include application of the principles, methods and techniques associated with basic systems analysis, programming and applications development. Information Systems Analyst II Some increasingly responsible programming experience in a distributed LAN/WAN IBM main frame environment or increasingly responsible experien ce in the development of web applications and management of SQL/web servers. Experience must have included application of the principles, methods and techniques associated with systems analysis, programming and applications development Information Systems Analyst III Considerable and increasingly responsible programming/analysis experience in a distributed LAN/WAN IBM mainframe environment or in the development of web applications and management of SQL/web servers combined with enterprise applications dev elopment Experience must include application of the principles, methods and techniques associated with systems analysis, programming and applications development. Some experience as a project leader is required at this level. Information Systems Analyst IV Considerable and progressively more responsible experience in the development of integrated information systems or web applications, including some experience at the level of Information Systems Analyst III with some experience in project management or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION None Required. PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. The empl oyee frequently is required to stand. APPLY TO: SALARY: Hiring salary range of $64,942 to $148,512 annually based upon 23/24 pay plan. DAYS: