City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, plans, directs and coordinates the activities of a staff engaged in systems analysis of existing methods and procedures with a view toward the application of electronic data processing methods; participates in the more complex studies and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: development, coordination and executive of policies, methods and procedures related to systems analysis; making regular responsible contacts with line officers and programming personnel in obtaining or furnishing information on the technical aspects of the implementation of electronic records and recommending on the suitability and technical application of data processing methods.

1. Plans, directs and reviews the work of a staff of systems procedures analysts engaged in systems analysis of existing methods and procedures with a view toward the application of electronic data processing methods; reviews reports on the feasibility of proposed projects; directs and participates in systems design; recommends on more efficient systems application or on improved manual methods and procedures.

2. Coordinates activities of Systems and Procedures Division with those of other divisions and departments; consults with subordinate personnel and with departmental staffs with respect to the feasibility and installation of electronic data processing systems.

3. Promotes the development and advancement of subordinate systems analysts and trainees; participates in and directs both formal and informal training activities.

4. Directs the maintenance of a variety of statistics, operating records and other information relative to the activities of the division; consults with department heads and other operating personnel and recommends on budgetary needs with respect to data processing conversions; directs and participates in the preparation of detailed reports on systems analysis, including flow charts and other graphic, as well as narrative material.

Requires a complete knowledge of techniques and procedure employed in modern systems analysis, including the process of the flow chart methods and techniques of statistical analysis; requires some knowledge of electronic data processing methods, including computer operating principles and the utilization and capabilities of electronic data processing equipment.

 Requires ability to plan, assign, direct and review the work of a group of systems and procedures analysts assigned to complex and varied problems; deal effectively and courteously with department heads, employees, and representative agencies; apply a creative and imaginative approach to problems solving, training and developing systems and procedures analysts and stimulating their interest in achievement.

Requires completion of a four year college or university with a baccalaureate degree, preferably with major course work in business administration, psychology, philosophy, accounting, mathematics, industrial engineering, or some closely related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience and four years' experience in systems analysis, at least two years of which must have been at the supervisory level, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.