What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Analyst I, II or III position at Benton PUD?
Salary : $68,702.00 - $143,695.00 Annually
Location : Kennewick, WA
Job Type : Full Time, Regular, Non-Exempt
Job Number : 202500004
Department : Information Technology
Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : N / A
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
As of January 1, 2023, Benton PUD will be including a full wage scale or salary range for positions under the salary section shown per the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5761 that amends portions of the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act. Please see the target hiring range for this position under the Position Purpose / Summary section.
Position Purpose / Summary
Do you thrive on solving complex organizational challenges through data analysis and creative solutions? Are you passionate about bridging the gap between functional users and technical developers to optimize system capabilities? Benton PUD is seeking a skilled and experienced Applications Analyst to join our team of talented analysis professionals.
In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring our organization's applications are efficient, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals. You'll collaborate closely with departments and fellow co-workers to analyze needs, resolve application issues, and implement innovative solutions that drive success across the organization.
Your work will play a vital role in helping Benton PUD continuously explore better and more innovative ways to serve our customers. If you're a critical thinker who thrives on developing creative, data-driven organizational solutions, Benton PUD is the perfect place to grow your career and make an impact!
The successful candidate will be placed appropriate to their education, experience and ability to perform the specific position accountabilities. Please note : This position is only available to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship . Benton PUD does not sponsor employment visas or employment visa transfers (e.g. H 1B, O-1, TN, etc.).
Range for Applications Analyst I (Non-Exempt) :
68,702 to $98,146 (Hiring Target Range is $68,702 to $81,788)
Range for Applications Analyst II (Exempt) :
83,130 to $118,757 (Hiring Target Range is $83,130 to $98,964)
Range for Applications Analyst III (Exempt) :
100,587 to $143,695 (Hiring Target Range is $100,587 to $119,746)
The primary purpose of this position is to apply standard principles, theories and concepts to bridge the gap between functional users and technical developers to ensure that the functional capabilities of the District's systems are optimized. The position analyzes user requirements and contributes to the development of solutions to moderately complex problems, completes work on projects or tasks, and establishes or implements new or revised system requirements or procedures. Acts as a resource for system users providing direction, training and guidance for less experienced staff.
Accountabilities
- Support the District's mission to serve our customers and foster a positive workplace by personally choosing behavior aligned with our values and ethical code.
- Improve system functionality by providing understanding of data and process flows within applications and performing user needs analysis.
- Ensure timely information is available to users by using system appropriate tools to create and schedule queries and reports.
- Ensure stable applications by assisting in the execution of test plans in the appropriate environment.
- Ensure adequate user documentation by reviewing business processes and assisting in maintaining correlation between processes and documentation.
- Ensure assigned systems are properly documented by assisting in the design of interfaces, data models, relational diagrams and software enhancement specifications.
- Ensure that the functionality of applications is properly utilized by assisting in the creation of training materials and the execution of training to users.
- Ensure application data accuracy by monitoring systems and either correcting data using the application, instructing users how to correct the data using the application, or when necessary writing SQL (to be reviewed and executed by appropriately experienced staff) to correct data outside the application.
- Ensure the efficacy of robust, departmental systems by monitoring the industry trends, conducting reviews of technical manuals and release notes, and recommending needed patches and upgrades.
- Deliver accurate and timely resolution to daily production issues by troubleshooting and providing effective and timely solutions.
- Ensure the District meets obligations to protect the privacy of employee and family member health information (known as Protected Health Information or PHI) by complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and adhering to all related District policies and procedures relating to HIPAA Privacy and Security.
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned to meet team, department and organization goals.
Level II Additional Accountabilities
Level III Additional Accountabilities
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Certifications
Required :
Applications Analyst I
Applications Analyst II
Applications Analyst III
Education Substitutions :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Level II Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Level III Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
ADA Requirement
Applications may be filed online at : www.bentonpud.org
Questions?
Contact Amber Melling via phone at (509) 585-2291 or email at careers@bentonpud.org
Benton PUD's Total Pay Approach provides a comprehensive package that includes compensation, benefits, retirement plans, and employee development. We have a variety of programs and options to fit your needs, including :
Health and Life Benefits :
Retirement Benefits :
Saving / Spending Accounts :
Health Care Spending Account
Paid Time Off
New Years Day
Other benefits include :
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, O-1, TN, etc.)?
What is your highest level of education?
If Other Degree was selected, please enter your Degree / Major
Do you have an analyst certification?
How many years of experience do you have working in an applications analyst role?
Do you have working knowledge of relational database concepts?
Please rate your experience and proficiency writing SQL to query data out of a database :
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Salary : $68,702 - $143,695
