It Analyst Senior Gis/Utilities

DESCRIPTION
The Senior IT Analyst - GIS/Utilities, under direction of the Assistant Director of Public Works, supervises professional and technical staff involved with systems analysis, systems programming/systems administration, programming, and/or computer operations work; performs advanced, specialized work of a professional nature, utilizing skills that require technical expertise and an understanding of complex analytical procedures and systems processes with a significant amount of independent authority and judgment. Prepares information technology studies and reports and assists in the development and implementation of goals and policies.
Incumbents may manage large, complex projects and lead project teams or provide expertise in information systems analysis, including definition of user requirements, feasibility studies, design, program specifications, testing and implementation, and perform other related duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed primarily inside at various City locations; occasionally traveling to other locations. Controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Work environments may include noise, dust and/or unpleasant odors, and may occasionally require work in confined spaces. Work is performed in an office setting with frequent interruptions, multiple priorities and deadlines, inquiries and peak workloads. May require flexible work schedules including early morning, weekend, and evening hours to accomplish after-hours tasks and provide on-call support.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility - Frequent standing or sitting for extended periods; frequent walking; occasional driving may be required, depending upon assignment; occasional pushing/pulling, bending, kneeling, squatting and crawling. Lifting - Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Vision - Constant use of good overall vision for reading/close-up work; frequent use of color perception and eye/hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision. Dexterity - Frequent repetitive motion from writing and using a computer keyboard; frequent grasping, holding and reaching. Hearing/Talking - Frequent hearing/talking to others on the telephone and in person.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction and supervision from the Assistant Director of Public Works and/or the Chief Information Officer.Experience:
Two years journey-level professional information technology experience comparable to Information Technology Analyst II with the City of Fairfield.
Education:

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science, information technology or a closely related field.
  • Additional relevant technical experience that demonstrates the ability to perform analytical duties in the assigned technology area may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
  • Possession of one or more approved industry certificates and/or completion of other approved technology-related training may substitute for some or all of the required education.
    

License and/or Certificate:
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required. Possession of a valid equivalent is acceptable during the application process.

Background Check:
Requires successful completion of a thorough background investigation prior to employment.
BENEFITS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
The City's generous benefits package includes:

• 5.5% COLA increase effective the first full pay period in July 2024 (not reflected in the posted salary)
• CalPERS pension eligibility
• Generous contributions to medical, dental, and vision plans
• 3 medical carriers to choose from: Kaiser, Sutter Health or Western Health
• 144.86 hours of personal leave (cashable) annually, plus vacation and sick leave
• City-paid life insurance, generous contributions to deferred compensation and retirement and health savings accounts
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 annually

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervises, trains, and evaluates professional and technical subordinates; provides technical advice and assistance to staff; supervises the work of contractors.
• Supervises and participates in the development of plans and estimates for systems development and major enhancements of the City's information technology systems, network design, and/or business requirements; supervises and participates in the preparation of special information technology studies and reports.
• Designs system architecture, network infrastructure and configuration, database, and/or web-based application solutions that meet the needs of the organization and develops plans to initiate improvements.
• Coordinate resolution of complex and technical problems and system changes that affect the work of the unit.
• Prepares comprehensive technical and statistical reports; maintains a variety of records and technical data.
• May provide recommendations for developing and/or improving hardware, software, and/or web-based applications across multiple City departments in order to accomplish business goals; recommending and/or implementing operating system adjustments to maximize application performance and resource resolution.
• May serve as the administrator for large and highly complex databases; researching and identifying database environment requirements and specifications; determining integration requirements to ensure inter-operability across multiple platforms and technologies.
• Performs related or other duties as assigned.

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KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Advanced principles and practices of computer hardware and software system analysis, design, testing, implementation and controls.
• Integrated software packages designed for and used by municipalities and a variety of software tools and languages.
• Enterprise-level information technology infrastructures.
• Existing and emerging municipal data processing applications.
• Principles and practices of complex database design and administration.
• A broad range of operations, services, concepts, terms and activities common to a comprehensive, state-of-the-art information systems program.

ABILITY TO:

• Analyze, develop, maintain and administer complex databases and database management systems similar to those being used by the assigned department.
• Research and gather complex information from a variety of City, vendor and industry sources.
• Prepare and present highly technical documents such as network and system diagrams and network coverage maps and other technical documents.
• Develop accurate, effective, and efficient technological solutions within the constraints of the system design and available resources, taking appropriate action and/or making appropriate recommendations related to complex IT problems.
• Analyze, diagnose and resolve difficult, complex problems and oversee all aspects of a complex system.
• Obtain and maintain security clearance sufficient to access all necessary law enforcement-related computer systems (i.e. CLETS).

Employment Type: Full-Time