LEAD SYSTEMS ANALYST

Recruitment #2102-0752-001

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Introduction

The Information Technology Department is seeking a dynamic team leader for an exciting opportunity as a Lead Systems Analyst. This position requires strong leadership skills along with well-rounded enterprise level application support and development experience.  The ideal candidate will have strong technical, analytical and communication skills bridging the gap between business rule analysis and solution delivery.

General Description

Designs, develops, and programs systems operations, and manages projects for the computer resolution of business problems at an Enterprise Level. This position communicates with other City departments as well as outside contacts to discuss relevant data and information.

Essential Functions

Mentor one or more Application Programmer I or II positions. Leads a development team. Contribute technical reviews to staff's annual evaluations.

Analyze/identify business and system requirements, including systems integrations. Create designs, establish workflows, and write documentation; Lead and manage development and deliverable's; Test and launch; Write scripts and code language to design and develop programs; Create transfer packages and data processing using integration services; Implement systems automation.

Manage applications usability and security by analyzing and implement new functionality for optimization; Research issues and errors and work to achieve resolutions; Install and configure MS SQL server components; Develop server maintenance and database backup plans; Perform installation, configuration, maintenance, security, performance tuning, and troubleshooting for servers and systems.

Monitor and analyze applications and systems data for integrity and normalization; Map data and conversions between systems; Resolve data quality inequities. Perform backups and data recovery.

Provide oversight of teams and project areas to consider budget impacts; periodically review and discuss with leadership team; Manage and report financial performance and cost or risk associated with projects.

Provide support to users. Create and manage database and application users and user roles. Provide customer service and support to all users of systems and applications; Prepare and provide end-user training; Provide information to team members and leaders; Assist team members in resolving issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education Level & Type: Master's Degree

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least seven (7) years of experience in information technology, performing systems analysis, design programming, testing, and implementation of computer-based information systems at an Enterprise Level.

Selection Plan

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile and the responses to their supplemental questions. The highest scoring applicants will then be invited to participate in a phone screen and virtual panel interview.

As part of the online application process all applicants are required to submit a resume under the "Resume" tab or email to Shelly.Urias@tucsonaz.gov Resumes will be reviewed and scored.  Please ensure your application contains the required resume prior to submission. Applications received without a resume will be considered incomplete.

  • Phone Screens will be held: April 5, 2021
  • Virtual Panel Interviews will be held: April 13, 2021

Upon completion of all examination processes, the highest scoring applicants will be placed on the Civil Service Employment List.  An applicant's ranking on the Civil Service list will be based on their final score which will be calculated as: 

  • 10% of your rating for education and work experience
  • 10% of your rating for resume review 
  • 80% of your rating for panel board interview     
This recruitment will establish a civil service list that will be utilized to fill vacancies occurring within the next 6 months.

Veterans, Native American, or Disability preference points will be added to the final score for those that are placed on the Civil Service Employment List.  

If you qualify for preference points as outlined in the Employment Profile, you must upload your documentation as part of the application process or email it to Shelly.urias@tucsonaz.gov. The DD 214 must be a copy that indicates characterization of service.   

 If you are in need of Americans with Disabilities Act-related accommodation during the testing process, please email Shelly Urias at shelly.urias@tucsonaz.gov  at least 48 hours prior to the evaluation.

Conclusion

If you are selected as a finalist for this position you will be required to complete the Non-Sworn Questionnaire and successfully pass a Tucson Police Department Background Investigation.

Pre-employment Medical Testing Requirements

None

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To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.

The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.

Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.