Senior Systems Analyst

Job Description:

Senior Systems Analyst

Description

Description

Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team who strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home.

The City of Reno is looking for two Senior Systems Analysts to manage vital software systems, along with other ancillary systems. The incumbents will be responsible for performing professional level information systems analysis duties in troubleshooting, configuring, and improving our digital workflow system. They will perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility including system upgrades, automation of tasks, data extraction, reporting, dashboarding, and database performance or security monitoring. Duties will include, but are not limited to, working closely with departments that are impacted by these systems, and documenting stakeholder business processes.

This is both an internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants.

Applicants must already be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Perform professional level information systems analysis duties in the development, installation and maintenance of software applications.
• Design and prepare test data and perform proper testing of computer programs; consult with staff and end-users to ensure programs meet specifications and expectations.
• Develop scripts and codes to prototype alternative access to relational databases.
• Develop custom reports from relational databases using various report writers.
• Respond to requests from users regarding system operations or hardware and software problems; modify program coding, provide solutions to operational problems or refer users to appropriate staff member.
• Provide user training for applicable software applications; develop user training manuals and written standards and procedures; update and maintain user and training manuals as needed.
• Provide supplementary support and security for various application servers.
• Problem solve file servers, personal computers, peripheral equipment and related software.
• Analyze, install, maintain, and develop requirements for software applications; troubleshoot and rectify software problems; evaluate new software/hardware and recommend changes as needed; prepare and update user manuals and system documentation.
• Contact vendors for components, technical reference and/or services required for software enhancement and maintenance.
• Manage, track, and maintain citywide software inventory and licenses.
• May provide department-specific technology, network, and communications support to a City department.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Combinations of relevant work experience and education that are equivalent to the following are acceptable.*

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree (120 semester/ 180 quarter hours) from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, information systems or a related field.

*Each year of additional relevant work experience will substitute for one year (30 semester/ 45 quarter hours) of the education requirement up to a maximum of two years.

Work Experience:

• Two years of increasingly responsible software applications programming and/or systems analysis experience at a level comparable to a Systems Analyst with the City of Reno.

License:

• Valid Driver's license

**Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.**

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs by February 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.

If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.

Examination Process:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:

The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
  
• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
  
• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
  
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
  
• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
  
• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
  
• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.
  

Notification: Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified.

Testing Accommodation: If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability and will be requesting an accommodation, that request must be made to the Chief Examiner no later than the closing date of this announcement.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:

In the event of tie scores resulting from an open competitive examination (Rule VII, Section 7), candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:
Classified employees with established veteran status
Classified employees without veteran status
Non-classified employees and external candidates with established veteran status.
This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application.

On promotional examinations (Rule VIII, Section 9), in the event of tie scores resulting from final rating, including seniority points, a classified employee will be awarded veteran's preference and provided a rank preference if one (1) of the eligibles has submitted proof of honorable discharge from the military service. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application.

Seniority Points:

Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:

The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Rule VIII - Promotion, Section 9. Seniority Credit.

Appointment and Certification: Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

QUESTIONS/UPDATES: Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov . The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.

Please use this Health and Welfare Benefit Link to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.

Closing Date/Time: 2/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$111,342.40 - $138,715.20 Annually