Solano County
Business Systems Analyst (Senior) - Health & Social Services
Solano County, Fairfield, California, United States, 94533
Salary :
$113,188.57 - $137,581.41 Annually
Location :
Fairfield, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
24-364040-01
Department:
Dept of Information Technology
Opening Date:
09/20/2024
Closing Date:
10/18/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Solano County Department of Information Technology (DoIT) provides customer-oriented and convenient access to information and services through the use of technology; anytime - anywhere. The County strives for cost-effective use of technology, with interactive exchange and sharing of data within departments, with constituents, with other governments and business partners.
The guiding principles of DoIT are:Support and facilitate access to County information for the public and its employees and to help the County conduct its business in a fast and easy manner
Support the business goals of the County in an efficient, cost-effective manner
Provide safe and secure systems and an integration mechanism to streamline business practices
Provide ongoing technology training for staff
Provide opportunities for constituents to utilize technology in their interaction with the County
Share and exchange information using multiple channelsTHE POSITION:Under general direction, identifies, plans, analyzes, develops, tests and implements information technology system solutions to address the business needs of Solano County Departments. Levels in this classification are flexibly staffed and are allocated based on the level, nature, and complexity of assignment.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the advanced journey level classification in the Business Systems Analyst job series. This class is distinguished from the journey level Business Systems Analyst classification by the level of responsibility employees assume, the complexity of duties assigned, and the independence of actions taken. Incumbents within this class are responsible for supporting and working with the most complex County departments and systems including managing large technology projects.
The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.
To learn more about this position please take a look at this
brochure
Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:This class specification represents the core area of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
Performs requirements definition, workflow analyses, data modeling and logical system design to resolve business problems and exploit integrated technology opportunities; creates formal documentation of functional specifications describing customer business requirements; analyzes data and information trends to support system capacity and performance planning or diagnose issues related to assigned systems.Plans and performs business systems analysis of major business activities and functions; meets with department management to review existing processes and procedures and determine needs; develops recommendations to improve processes; translates business objectives into application requirements.Develops specific technology plans with assigned departments within established County Technology standards, as a department/customer interface and liaison; assists departments in defining requirements for proposed business applications; facilitates system set up and configuration activities; establishes reporting and data requirements.Oversees system design, development, and implementation; coordinates with third party vendors to resolve scheduling, delivery, installation, and configuration issues; performs packaged software fit-gap analysis.
Position Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Associate's degree, preferably in information technology, or a closely related field. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in information technology may be substituted for two years of experience.
Experience: Five (5) years of full-time experience in business systems analysis, business process re-engineering, workflow analysis, data modeling, or system implementation/upgrade activities, or a combination of the above functions.
Note: Additional experience may substitute on a year for year basis for the educational requirement.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants may be required to possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C.
Note: All licenses, certificates and registrations must be kept current while employed in this class.
Supplemental Information
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:An Associate's degree is required for this position . All candidates must submit a copy of their
college diploma
(verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or
official/unofficial transcripts
(verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts
by the final filing date
may be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title ((Business Systems Analyst (Senior)) and the recruitment number (24-364040-01) in your email or fax.
SELECTION PROCESS:Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLYApplications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted
by the application review deadline.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS:To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more, view our benefits page: Benefits Summary
01
Please indicate which of the following certificates you have achieved. Please check all that apply.
Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) CertificationCertificate of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) CertificationPMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) CertificationInformation Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) CertificationBusiness Process Modeling & Notation (BPMN) CertificationSix Sigma Green BeltCertified Agile Business Analyst (CABA)IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA-AAC)None of the above
02
If you have earned certifications which were not included in the previous question, please list each certification below:
03
Please describe your experience in eliciting, defining, documenting, organizing, and managing functional and non-functional requirements.
04
Please describe your experience in managing demand and intake processes for IT projects and support requests within law enforcement or similar agencies?
05
Please describe your experience in analyzing and evaluating business processes using various methods, metrics, tools, and techniques of business process reengineering?
06
Describe your experience in developing and leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for IT projects.
07
Please describe your experience in performing alternate analysis of IT solutions?
08
I have experience in the following Information Infrastructure Technology Library (ITIL) Processes and principles. Please check all that apply.
Service Strategy - Experience in aligning IT services with business objectives and priorities.Service Strategy - Knowledge of defining service portfolios, service level agreements (SLAs), and service catalogs to meet business requirements.Service Strategy - Ability to conduct service portfolio analysis and make recommendations for service improvement initiatives.Service Design - Proficiency in designing IT services that are scalable, resilient, and cost-effective.Service Design - Experience in creating service design packages (SDPs) and defining service requirements based on business needs.Service Design - Knowledge of service level management, capacity management, and availability management processes to ensure service quality and reliability.Service Transition - Experience in managing the transition of IT services from development to production environments.Service Transition - Knowledge of change management, release management, and configuration management processes to minimize service disruptions and ensure smooth transitions.Service Transition - Ability to conduct impact assessments and manage risks associated with service changes and deployments.Service Operation - Proficiency in managing IT services on a day-to-day basis, including incident management, problem management, and request fulfillment.Service Operation - Experience in monitoring service performance, identifying and resolving incidents and problems, and fulfilling service requests in a timely manner.Service Operation - Knowledge of IT service continuity management and IT security management processes to ensure business continuity and data protection.Continual Service Improvement - Experience in identifying areas for service improvement and implementing initiatives to enhance service quality and efficiency.Continual Service Improvement - Knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure service performance and track improvement progress.Continual Service Improvement - Ability to conduct service reviews, root cause analysis, and trend analysis to identify recurring issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
09
I understand that in order to be considered for this position, I need to answer each of the supplemental questions. I also need to include work experience and education within the application. Attaching a resume is not sufficient.
YesNo
Required Question
$113,188.57 - $137,581.41 Annually
Location :
Fairfield, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
24-364040-01
Department:
Dept of Information Technology
Opening Date:
09/20/2024
Closing Date:
10/18/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Solano County Department of Information Technology (DoIT) provides customer-oriented and convenient access to information and services through the use of technology; anytime - anywhere. The County strives for cost-effective use of technology, with interactive exchange and sharing of data within departments, with constituents, with other governments and business partners.
The guiding principles of DoIT are:Support and facilitate access to County information for the public and its employees and to help the County conduct its business in a fast and easy manner
Support the business goals of the County in an efficient, cost-effective manner
Provide safe and secure systems and an integration mechanism to streamline business practices
Provide ongoing technology training for staff
Provide opportunities for constituents to utilize technology in their interaction with the County
Share and exchange information using multiple channelsTHE POSITION:Under general direction, identifies, plans, analyzes, develops, tests and implements information technology system solutions to address the business needs of Solano County Departments. Levels in this classification are flexibly staffed and are allocated based on the level, nature, and complexity of assignment.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the advanced journey level classification in the Business Systems Analyst job series. This class is distinguished from the journey level Business Systems Analyst classification by the level of responsibility employees assume, the complexity of duties assigned, and the independence of actions taken. Incumbents within this class are responsible for supporting and working with the most complex County departments and systems including managing large technology projects.
The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.
To learn more about this position please take a look at this
brochure
Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:This class specification represents the core area of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
Performs requirements definition, workflow analyses, data modeling and logical system design to resolve business problems and exploit integrated technology opportunities; creates formal documentation of functional specifications describing customer business requirements; analyzes data and information trends to support system capacity and performance planning or diagnose issues related to assigned systems.Plans and performs business systems analysis of major business activities and functions; meets with department management to review existing processes and procedures and determine needs; develops recommendations to improve processes; translates business objectives into application requirements.Develops specific technology plans with assigned departments within established County Technology standards, as a department/customer interface and liaison; assists departments in defining requirements for proposed business applications; facilitates system set up and configuration activities; establishes reporting and data requirements.Oversees system design, development, and implementation; coordinates with third party vendors to resolve scheduling, delivery, installation, and configuration issues; performs packaged software fit-gap analysis.
Position Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Associate's degree, preferably in information technology, or a closely related field. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in information technology may be substituted for two years of experience.
Experience: Five (5) years of full-time experience in business systems analysis, business process re-engineering, workflow analysis, data modeling, or system implementation/upgrade activities, or a combination of the above functions.
Note: Additional experience may substitute on a year for year basis for the educational requirement.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants may be required to possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C.
Note: All licenses, certificates and registrations must be kept current while employed in this class.
Supplemental Information
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:An Associate's degree is required for this position . All candidates must submit a copy of their
college diploma
(verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or
official/unofficial transcripts
(verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts
by the final filing date
may be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title ((Business Systems Analyst (Senior)) and the recruitment number (24-364040-01) in your email or fax.
SELECTION PROCESS:Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLYApplications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted
by the application review deadline.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS:To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more, view our benefits page: Benefits Summary
01
Please indicate which of the following certificates you have achieved. Please check all that apply.
Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) CertificationCertificate of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) CertificationPMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) CertificationInformation Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) CertificationBusiness Process Modeling & Notation (BPMN) CertificationSix Sigma Green BeltCertified Agile Business Analyst (CABA)IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA-AAC)None of the above
02
If you have earned certifications which were not included in the previous question, please list each certification below:
03
Please describe your experience in eliciting, defining, documenting, organizing, and managing functional and non-functional requirements.
04
Please describe your experience in managing demand and intake processes for IT projects and support requests within law enforcement or similar agencies?
05
Please describe your experience in analyzing and evaluating business processes using various methods, metrics, tools, and techniques of business process reengineering?
06
Describe your experience in developing and leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for IT projects.
07
Please describe your experience in performing alternate analysis of IT solutions?
08
I have experience in the following Information Infrastructure Technology Library (ITIL) Processes and principles. Please check all that apply.
Service Strategy - Experience in aligning IT services with business objectives and priorities.Service Strategy - Knowledge of defining service portfolios, service level agreements (SLAs), and service catalogs to meet business requirements.Service Strategy - Ability to conduct service portfolio analysis and make recommendations for service improvement initiatives.Service Design - Proficiency in designing IT services that are scalable, resilient, and cost-effective.Service Design - Experience in creating service design packages (SDPs) and defining service requirements based on business needs.Service Design - Knowledge of service level management, capacity management, and availability management processes to ensure service quality and reliability.Service Transition - Experience in managing the transition of IT services from development to production environments.Service Transition - Knowledge of change management, release management, and configuration management processes to minimize service disruptions and ensure smooth transitions.Service Transition - Ability to conduct impact assessments and manage risks associated with service changes and deployments.Service Operation - Proficiency in managing IT services on a day-to-day basis, including incident management, problem management, and request fulfillment.Service Operation - Experience in monitoring service performance, identifying and resolving incidents and problems, and fulfilling service requests in a timely manner.Service Operation - Knowledge of IT service continuity management and IT security management processes to ensure business continuity and data protection.Continual Service Improvement - Experience in identifying areas for service improvement and implementing initiatives to enhance service quality and efficiency.Continual Service Improvement - Knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure service performance and track improvement progress.Continual Service Improvement - Ability to conduct service reviews, root cause analysis, and trend analysis to identify recurring issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
09
I understand that in order to be considered for this position, I need to answer each of the supplemental questions. I also need to include work experience and education within the application. Attaching a resume is not sufficient.
YesNo
Required Question