SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST
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The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill two (2) vacancies for the position of Senior Information Technology Analyst in the Systems Programming section with the Information Technology Division. This recruitment will also be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
This is a continuous recruitment with a first application review of Monday, November 25, 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early in the recruitment process.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- First Application Review: Monday, November 25, 2024
- Oral Interviews: Week of December 9, 2024
- Selection Interviews: Week of December 16, 2024
- Start Date: TBD
CLASS SUMMARY
Incumbents are responsible for performing professional level activities under minimal guidance in administering, maintaining, troubleshooting, and/or developing computer systems and/or applications. Incumbents serve as leads on projects and to lower-level staff. Incumbents also serve as a subject matter expert in area of assignment.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Senior Information Technology Analyst is distinguished from the Information Technology Analyst by its project lead responsibilities and level of experience in a specific area of expertise and enterprise scope of responsibility with minimal supervision. The Senior Information Technology Analyst is distinguished from the Information Technology Supervisor, which has full supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
When assigned to Systems Programming:
- Provides application development, maintenance, support, and project management support for enterprise level computer systems
- Develops and maintains enterprise level information statistical report systems, and data analysis internally and to federal, state, and local agencies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
EDUCATION (position requirements at entry):
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry):
Five (5) years of computer systems development and computer programming, applications and/or database experience, including project management leading multi-million-dollar enterprise-grade projects from envisioning through go-live support.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements at entry):
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment.
This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License record and status.
HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Public safety systems administration including (software administration not hardware support):
- CentralSquare Enterprise Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)
- Active911 incident notification
- TabletCommand mobile incident management
- NG911
- Push to Talk (PTT)
- CAD2CAD
- Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL)
- WestNet Fire Station alerting
- ANI/ALI
- SQL scripting and programming
- .NET / C# development
- Emergency 911 dispatch operations
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Public safety radio communications
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
- Project management principles
- Front-end programming/design
- Advanced networking principles
- Multiple computer operating systems
- Computing architectures and technologies
- Relational database concepts
- Database administration tools
- Reporting systems
- Networking and/or programming principles
- Advanced database management principles
- Applicable programming languages
- Application development
SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:
- Using computers and applicable software applications
- Prioritizing and assigning work
- Managing projects
- Evaluating hardware and software applications
- Communicating technical information to a non-technical audience
- Coding, testing and debugging programs
- Installing, configuring and troubleshooting technological platforms, systems, and networks
- Utilizing and managing databases
- Providing complex computer system troubleshooting
- Using a computer and applicable software applications
- Providing customer service to internal and external customers
- Handling multiple priorities simultaneously
- Public speaking, written and oral communication, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, intense noises and travel.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS
Before an employee is hired, he/she must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to: fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFA's designated physician.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
An applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached, but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW
Human Resources reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.
TESTING
Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations for the purposes of employment testing should contact Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.
RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS
All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules, which are available for inspection upon request.
ELIGIBLE LIST
The duration of the Eligible List for this recruitment is one year, unless abolished by the Human Resources Director prior to the expiration.
WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS
If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.
QUESTIONS
All questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to Ivonne Spagon, Human Resources Analyst II.
NOTE
The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
