What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST position at City of Visalia?
THE DIVISION
The City of Visalia's Information Services Division is part of the Finance and Technology Department and serves all City Departments. The IS Division ensures the smooth integration and maintenance of technology infrastructure and services. The division is responsible for the support, security, and management of the City’s servers, networks, phone systems, desktops, email, internet access, and various applications citywide. This includes financial systems, permitting systems, utility billing, computer-aided dispatch, police and fire emergency systems, and hundreds of other applications.
THE POSITIONWe are recruiting for two IS Analysts to become part of the team. The selected IS Analysts will be responsible for managing technology projects, providing support of various systems and networks, securing City technology from cyber-security threats, and implementing new technologies. The IS Analyst will be supporting all City Departments in their technology needs.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will have a solid background in Information Technology, fundamentals typically found in graduates of an accredited program with an emphasis in IT, Computer Science or related field or at least two years of equivalent job experience as an IT or IS Analyst, Systems Administrator, Systems Architect, Systems Engineer, or comparable role. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a Microsoft Windows hybrid environment, supporting both on-premise Active Directory and Microsoft 365 environments. The ideal candidate will understand network switching and routing, project management principals, and the ability to independently implement technology solutions and find solutions to hard to diagnose technical problems. The ideal candidate will be organized and be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, possess good communication skills which are required to communicate with other departments and the general public. Finally, the ideal candidate must be willing and have a desire to continue learning and be mentored in the skills necessary to make the IS Division successful.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAny combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill, and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill, and abilities would be:
- College degree (BS/BA) in business information systems, or computer science.
- Two years of job-related technical experience in an information systems analyst or comparable role.
- Microsoft (MCSE) and Cisco certification is desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license by time of appointment.
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PHYSICAL STANDARDS
Positions in this class are typically situated in a standard office environment resulting in little exposure to the weather. Crawling, stooping, bending, climbing and lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required.
SELECTION PROCESS
Application and supplemental materials will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be most qualified will be invited to participate in a job related interview and/or examination process. Successful candidates may be required to pass a background, physical examination, and/or drug screen.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
Monthly Salary: $7,888 - $9,917
CalPERS retirement program
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses)
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave
Longevity PayTuition Reimbursement and much more...
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COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 145,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities. Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments.
As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living. The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities.
Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward. Come discover all Visalia has to offer!
The City of Visalia is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $94,659 - $119,002
