Systems Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION
SYSTEMS ANALYST
Class Code: 7513
TITLE: Systems Analyst

Grade 24
REPORTS TO: Director Technology
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.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
SYSTEMS ANALYST
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.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
SYSTEMS ANALYST
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.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Original Date: 01/1999

Revision Date: 07/2011
Revision Date: 07/2012
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Class Code: 7513

TITLE: Systems Analyst

REPORTS TO: Director Technology

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Assist in system studies in programming for various applications; recommend

 Assist department staff by advising on applications development and the best

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT.):

 Provide technical support, assistance and information to users; train users in

 Write or modify programs as necessary to meet user needs; prepare block

 Perform other duties as assigned.

 Maintain regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Advanced principles and techniques of systems analysis, design and

 Coordinate, oversee, analyze and maintain computer systems.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES (CONT.):

 Apply principles and techniques of computer programming to specific problems

 Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 Any combination equivalent to: two years of college-level training in computer

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Original Date: 01/1999

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