Position Type:
Technology - Hourly/CLAS - 7513 - SYSTEMS ANALYST

Date Posted:
8/1/2022

Location:
TECHNOLOGY

Date Available:
22/23 School Year

Closing Date:
08/15/2022

The systems analyst job description in currently under review. There will be revisions to the job description to include experience working in common application development languages in a Windows environment using Rapid Application Development tools and methodologies.

Class Code: 7513

TITLE: Systems Analyst

REPORTS TO:

SUPERVISES:

JOB FUNCTION: Plan and control the computer system analysis and development for assigned area; serve as Project Leader on major projects; confer with and advise use departments;evaluate user requests and needs, estimate cost and time of implementation and recommend program methodology to be followed, assuring programming compliance with established documentation standards; provide technical guidance and recommendations concerning existing computer programs and systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and control the computer system analysis and development for assigned area; confer with and advise use departments; evaluate user requests and needs, estimate cost and time of implementation.

• Serve as Project Leader on major projects; evaluate project requirements and time lines; provide guidance and direction to assigned personnel and coordinate project phases.

• Assist in system studies in programming for various applications; recommend program methodology to be followed, assuring programming compliance with established documentation standards.

• Analyze problems outlined by users and potential users of data processing; study existing systems and procedures and the introduction of potential data processing systems.

• Develop detailed data flow charts of existing system, documenting the work process according to installation standards; assist with the development of system objectives and comprehensive plans to organize work methodology; establish controls to assure desired output in new and modified applications.

• Assist department staff by advising on applications development and the best approach to system design relative to software capabilities and hardware features; review or determine application proposals and requirements as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT.):

• Provide technical support, assistance and information to users; train users in system operations as necessary; coordinate communication and activities with users to review and analyze user problems and needs; provide work direction to assigned programmers.

• Compile information and data and prepare various reports related to computer systems and functions; document system software and hardware as necessary.

• Maintain a variety of records, accounts, logs and files related to systems; prepare and purge records as necessary.

• Write or modify programs as necessary to meet user needs; prepare block diagrams and flow charts; write or modify program source code; prepare sample test data; test, correct and revise programs as necessary.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Maintain regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Advanced principles and techniques of systems analysis, design and programming.
• Advanced principles of internal system maintenance.
• Analysis project coordination requirements.
• Database structures, on-line applications and system capabilities of the District.
• Database telecommunications design.
• Programming languages such as COBOL and Job control language concepts.
• Principles and concepts involved in computer programming and maintenance.
• Structured programming practices and techniques.
• Programming and computer operation documentation.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

ABILITY TO:

• Coordinate, oversee, analyze and maintain computer systems.
• Direct and coordinate major analysis and programming projects.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations concerning existing computer programs and systems.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES (CONT.):

ABILITY TO:

• Apply principles and techniques of computer programming to specific problems and processes.
• Research, analyze and recommend new system software and hardware.
• Write or modify programs to meet user needs.
• Code data into machine language.
• Initiate procedural modifications.
• Demonstrate proficiency in appropriate program languages.
• Anticipate system space capacity requirements.
• Provide assistance to other data processing personnel regarding technical problems.
• Plan and organize work.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.

· Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights, up to 30 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination equivalent to: two years of college-level training in computer information science or related field and five years increasingly responsible programming and systems design experience.

Contact Person: Pete Koutoulas (pete.koutoulas@fayette.kyschools.us)