Extra Help Systems & Procedures Analyst I/II

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Probation Department located in Visalia.

Human Resources & Development will review applications. As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in location throughout the geographic county area. Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become probationary or regular employee.

Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online.

Salary Information
Level I: $31.92 Hourly
Level II: $35.25 Hourly

There are no benefits associated with extra help positions.

Typical Duties

Consult with departmental personnel while conducting studies on the feasibility of converting recordkeeping systems to automated processing methods; Analyze existing departmental operations in the development of new systems and procedures; Recommend improvements in operations and administration; Design flow charts and diagrams to indicate essential operations to be performed from the initial stages to completion of manual or automated jobs; Study current procedures to determine if combinations of processes or additional instructions would achieve greater flexibility, better utilization or more effective results; Give technical advice to computer specialists or other staff in the development and implementation of new or automated operations; Coordinate implementation of the system and procedure application design for departmental operations; Analyze system malfunctions and implement solutions; Prepare reports, instructions and memoranda; Level II: Conduct feasibility and cost studies for conversion to/or implementation of new hardware or software applications; convert recordkeeping systems to automated processing methods and/or identify business analysis needs to provide current and predictive views of business operations; Analyze existing departmental operations in the development of new systems and procedures to ensure adherence by monitoring system performance documentation and evaluating user feedback; Develop, validate, test, document, and support, standardized and/or customized reports from the customer’s database to help optimize operational processes; Recommend improvements in operations and administration; Provide technical advice to computer specialists or other staff in the development and implementation of new or automated operations; Analyze, diagnose, and resolve hardware and software malfunctions and implement solutions; Identify and obtain data needed to perform analysis and extract trends; Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.

Education Equivalency: Job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years).

Experience : One (1) years of responsible experience in systems analysis or data processing, at an administrative support level. Level II: Two (2) years of responsible experience in system/data analysis or data processing, at an administrative support level.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices in administration including systems analysis, organization, statistical and planning analysis; Organizational and management analysis methods; Computer systems and their capabilities; Use of personal computers and peripheral equipment; Principles, capabilities, and limitations of electronic data processing systems; Various types of software programs such as word processing, spreadsheet and data base programs; Modern office methods, forms and equipment; Management information systems terminology; Methods used in flow charting and diagramming system studies; Math sufficient to perform statistical analysis of data gathered; Research and report writing methods; Level II: Database structure and relationships, and understanding of schema and database dictionaries; System design, modification, and documentation techniques.

Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; Develop systems and procedures, such as computer equipment applications, to ensure an efficient and effective flow of departmental information and records; Apply the principles and techniques of systems analysis, administration and management analysis to the gathering, organizing and interpretation of data; Develop recommendations and assist in implementing solutions to problems; Prepare clear, concise reports, instructions and procedures using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling; Verbally present complex instructions and procedures to employees; Read and understand technical material such as computer manuals; Convey instructions and procedures, and train staff in computer systems usage; Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other departments, state agencies, and outside organizations; Adjust to changes in work assignments; Retain and recall factual information; Follow verbal and written instructions and coordinate work with others. Level II: Design reports using various report writing software packages.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This is a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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Closing Date/Time: 10/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of Tulare - HR&D

• 559-636-4900

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