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Form of workPOSITION TITLE: Analyst II, Application Software (Utility Services) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7507
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
LOCATION: UTILITIES SERVICE CTR - BLDG A / HYBRID
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $73,405.00 - 122,341.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $86,000.00 - 107,000.000 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 4/4/2024.
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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
- Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
- Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
- Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
- Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Wellness program, workout facilities
- Employee/family onsite health clinic
- Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
- Collaborative work environment
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Job Summary
The City of Fort Collins is looking for a versatile technology professional to fill an Analyst II, Applications Software position. As a member of a dynamic support team, you'll manage a very diverse array of systems and applications based on the needs of Utility Services. Engagement with multiple departments includes maintaining positive working relationships with key sponsors and stakeholders. This role cultivates opportunities for innovation, devising or modifying technology options to solve problems while you utilize your project management and documentation skills to provide key deliverables. We're seeking a candidate of working with various areas within Utilities to perform duties effectively and communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical staff. Does this sound like you? Apply now!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Participate in new software system projects providing technical support and consultation.
- Perform gap analysis and recommendations on Commercial Off-the-Shelf software products.
- Analyze software system enhancement requests and diagnose incidents to create solutions.
- Implement solutions through source and object code updates, APIs, and data feeds.
- Analyze database table schema and data values to resolve data integrity issues.
- System Test product upgrades and support customers in User Acceptance Testing.
- Develop system and process documentation suitable for business partner and IT audiences.
- Analyze manual and automated processes and evaluate for LEAN process improvement.
- Consult and support business partners in the use of enterprise report writers.
- Maintain the application servers necessary for City critical functions.
Management Responsibilities
No
City Competencies
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to convey complex technical information in an understandable manner.
- Experience in creating and delivering training and presentations to customers, peers, and upper management both formally and informally.
- Effectively communicate recommendations to business partners including gap analysis, security and business risks, and costs.
- Follow industry best practices in architecture and modeling to produce high-performing solutions that are usable, reliable, maintainable, and secure.
- Advanced proficiency in Office 365 or Microsoft Office 2016 products including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for communications and presentations, and particularly Excel for analytics including graphs, charting, pivot tables, and basic statistical functions.
- Intermediate to advanced programming skills in .NET C# or VB, Python, and SQL coupled with knowledge and experience in relational databases.
- Intermediate to advanced enterprise report writer skills using such applications as Crystal Reports or SSRS.
- Knowledge and experience with web-based applications and Cloud technology; SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, etc.
- Ability to manage outside vendors including reviewing contracts and statements of work, submitting change requests, reviewing work invoices, and acting as liaison to the business partner prioritizing work and providing oversight.
Required Qualifications
MinimumPreferredCollege degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees Bachelor's degree in computer science, CIS, or related field from an accredited college or university
Experience Requirements
- Three to five years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
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Analyst II, Apps Software
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