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Systems Analyst

JobID: 2069

Position Type:

Technology

+ Date Posted:

4/29/2025

+ Location:

Technology Department

+ Closing Date:

05/15/2025

JOB TITLE: Systems Analyst

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EITHER

1. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in Computer Science or a closely related field AND two (2) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time equivalent, gained within the past five (5) years in computer programming or computer systems analysis; OR

2. Possession of an Associate’s Degree AND five (5) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time equivalent, gained within the past five (5) years in computer programming or computer systems analysis; OR 3. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (1) or (2) above. SPECIAL NOTE: EDUCATION: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:This is a technical position which involves application system analysis and project management work. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing and evaluating user needs and designing or revising computer applications. The work is performed under general supervision while being responsible for assigning work to others. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:(Illustrative only) Shall include but are not limited to the following:

Formats data from different systems to enable conversion for use by other systems; Follows-up with users concerning deadlines and requirements; Identifies user problems and procedures for solution; Analyzes and evaluates needs against technological capabilities and feasibility; Analyzes and designs needed or revised computer applications/technologies; Determines new systems needed to help perform tasks; Makes recommendations concerning new technologies, equipment, software, etc.; Develops reports to provide summary statistics and/or information from a system; Develops procedures based upon standards for users to insure uniformity and compatibility; Designs user interfaces; Trains internal and external users and user support personnel in a variety of settings; Assigns work tasks to others; Provides agency personnel with telephone or onsite support; Provides all tasks associated with project management (identifying tasks, prioritizing, and scheduling resources).

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:Thorough knowledge of systems analysis; thorough knowledge of office terminology and standard procedures; thorough knowledge of the capacities of various types of hardware; ability to establish effective working relationships; ability to reason logically; ability to analyze processes; ability to determine where technology should be applied in a process; ability to manage projects; ability to communicate orally including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people; ability to communicate in writing; ability to work as part of a team; ability to lead the work of others; ability to train others; ability to re-engineer workflow; attention to detail; sound judgment and initiative.

Reports to: Director of Technology

Terms of Employment: The position of Systems Analyst is a 12 month position. The terms established in accordance with the contract between the Superintendent of Schools and the CSEA Unit.

Salary:

Minimum starting salary $26.43 per hour (negotiable based on experience).