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Description
Applications accepted until Monday, July 22, 2024
Interviews: TBD
Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a city application.
DEFINITION
Applications Analyst I: Under supervision, translate user requirements of various software applications into functional programs and/or modifications to existing programs; analyze system and program errors and provide and implement solutions; improve systems through development of procedures and adapt systems to handle additional requirements; define and manipulate management reports within and across databases; perform other duties as assigned.
Applications Analyst II: Under limited supervision, performs complex technical work
Positions in the Applications Analyst II classification are flexibly staffed and normally filled from advancement from the Applications Analyst I class, or when filled from the outside, require specific technology experience. Appointment to this class requires the employee to be performing substantially the full range of Applications Analyst duties and to meet the qualifications for the class. The class requires the ability to work independently exercising judgment and initiative and a greater knowledge of the City’s software applications.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Work with department representatives to define and revise system requirements. Manage selection and implementation projects related to new systems purchases. Manage and administer software applications to address functionality, security, and performance requirements. Manage support and maintenance issues and tasks with system vendors, coordinating and communicating with users. Compose and revise various database reports, communicating with users to ensure accuracy and integrity of information. Troubleshoot and resolve application and reporting problems. Plan, schedule and coordinate maintenance, system upgrade, and backup/restore tasks. Train users on system functionality and provide support and mentorship to ensure applications are used to full potential. Work with IS network administration staff in defining, configuring, and administering infrastructure for applications systems, to include hardware, operating system software, and network capacity. Similarly, coordinate efforts with IS development staff to manage interdependencies of various software applications and reporting methods.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Microsoft Windows server-side operating system and application software, including SQL server, database scripting tools and reporting applications, including Crystal Reports and SSRS; basic understanding of IIS; client-server relationships, including basic TCP/IP skills, web- based connectivity, and current language/application design standards, including .Net; Microsoft client software including current operating systems and Office application suites; project management methods and techniques; general IT principles and practices.
Ability to: Focus on user/customer needs; analyze and evaluate business processes; identify problems and recommend effective solutions; organize and direct the work of others; coordinate and manage project resources; develop and implement effective procedures for software application training; recognize interdependencies and anticipate potential conflicts; refine and maintain technical skills necessary to implement new technologies; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, prioritize work assignments, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.
Experience:
APPLICATIONS ANALYST I: Five years of responsible information technology work experience with specialization in software application development, implementation, and administration. Municipal government agency experience desirable.
APPLICATIONS ANALYST II: Five years of progressively responsible information technology work experience with specialization in software application development, implementation, and administration. Municipal government agency experience highly desirable.
Education:
APPLICATIONS ANALYST I: Graduation from high school or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Computer Science or Information Technology is desirable and may substitute for a maximum of two years of related work experience.
APPLICATIONS ANALYST II: Graduation from high school or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Computer Science or Information Technology is desirable and may substitute for a maximum of two years of related work experience
License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License.
Ideal Candidate
Experience:
APPLICATIONS ANALYST I: Five years of responsible information technology work experience with specialization in software application development, implementation, and administration. Municipal government agency experience desirable.
APPLICATIONS ANALYST II: Five years of progressively responsible information technology work experience with specialization in software application development, implementation, and administration. Municipal government agency experience highly desirable.
Education:
APPLICATIONS ANALYST I: Graduation from high school or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Computer Science or Information Technology is desirable and may substitute for a maximum of two years of related work experience.
APPLICATIONS ANALYST II: Graduation from high school or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Computer Science or Information Technology is desirable and may substitute for a maximum of two years of related work experience
License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License.
Benefits
MISCELLANEOUS/UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
I HEALTH & WELFARE
A. Section 125 Options - Available to all eligible full-time employees.
- Cafeteria Plan Options with Lump Sum – The City shall contribute to the monthly Cafeteria Allowance allocated specifically for the mandated purchase of insurance coverage as follows:
- No coverage: $500.00 (for employees hired after January 31, 2020)
- No coverage: $1180.00 (for employees hired before January 31, 2020)
- Employee Only: 100% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium (for employees hired before January 1, 2020, the employee only cafeteria allowance shall remain frozen at $1330.00 per month until it equals the employee only Kaiser rate.)
- Employee +1: 95% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium.
- Employee +2: 95% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium.
Mandated:
Dental/Orthodontia (Eff. 01/01/2020) - Employee pays full premium: $117.30/mo.
Maximum Annual Dental Benefit: $1,500 Non-PPO/$1,600 PPO
Maximum Lifetime Orthodontia Benefit: $2,000
City-sponsored Short/Long Term Disability – The employee pays the full premium of $35.00/mo.
City-sponsored Group Term Life (Eff. 04/01/2021) – Employee pays full premium ($0.235 per $1K). Coverage varies from $25K-$40K. Majority at $25K.
Coverage
Amount Position
$25,000 All Miscellaneous/Unrepresented employees except those reflected under $40,000 coverage.
Optional:
Medical: PERS basic health plans offered and employees may purchase coverage with remaining monies after mandated purchases. If total monthly health premium exceeds amount of any remaining monies, employee pays difference via payroll deduction. Unused monies from applicable monthly amount are applied to wages.
Additional Term Life Insurance - Available in $10,000 increments between $1K and $750K not to exceed 5 times Annual Earnings for member. Also available for spouse and children. Rates vary depending on age of the employee.
Voluntary Vision – Superior Vision offers coverage for exams and frames & lenses or contact lenses. Monthly premium varies from $8.14 for an Employee Only plan to $28.40 for an Employee + Family plan.
- Vision Reimbursement Program - Employees and their dependents are eligible for a maximum reimbursement of $200.00 per year for frames or lenses.
II RETIREMENT - PERS 3% At Age 60 for classic members and 2%@62 for new members per the Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2013
3% @ Age 60 for Classic Members Effective 01/01/2013; Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefit, One Year Final compensation, annual cost of living allowance (3%); Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit.
2% @ Age 62 for New Members Effective 01/01/2013; Three Year Final Compensation
Employer contribution: 43.326 % (includes 7.596% bond) effective 07/01/23
Employee contribution: 8.00% for Classic Members or 7.50%* for New Members
(* Effective 7/1/23 the new member rate increases to 8%)
Employee shall pay an additional 0.75% towards the employer share of the PERS contribution.
The City pays 0% of employee contribution. In lieu, the City provides 414h, a one-time, irrevocable option for employee to elect to have his or her mandated PERS member contribution picked up by the City. Electing this option authorizes the City to designate the mandatory contribution on a tax-deferred basis.
Effective 7/1/2008, a retiring employee shall place 100% of eligible Sick Leave Cash Out into the City sponsored Retiree Health Savings Account. Sick leave cash out is eliminated for all employees hired after July 1, 2020.
III. Retiree Health Benefits
The retiree health benefit for all employees hired on or after November 14, 2022 shall be limited to the PEMHCA minimum.
For employees hired on or after November 14, 2022, the City shall contribute $50 per month to the current ICMA retiree health savings account.
IV. HOLIDAYS - 12 paid holidays per year**
V. SICK LEAVE - Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 working days/year. Pay out is 1/2 of employee’s total accrued sick leave hours (up to 1600 hours) and applies ONLY at retirement, death, or abolishment of position. (for employees hired before July 1, 2020)
VI. VACATION - Employees accrue vacation days after completion of service years reflected below.
Completed Years of Service # Days Received
After 1 13
After 5 18
After 13 23
After 21 28
New hires are eligible to use accrued vacation during their probationary period upon approved of their Department Head or designee.
VII. MILEAGE – Effective January 1, 2024 reimbursement rate is 67 cents per mile.
Special Instructions
Applications accepted until Monday, July 22, 2024
Interviews: TBD
Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a city application.
Applicants for this position must submit to a complete background investigation conducted by Daly City Police Department sworn personnel.