Information Systems Specialist II/Senior Information Systems Specialist (Business Analyst)
- Salary: $103,396.80 - $138,548.80 Annually USD
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Public Health
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Job Description
The Napa Valley
The Position
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy which may be filled at the Information Systems Specialist II or Senior Information Systems Specialist l evel, depending on qualifications, Information Technology Services (ITS) Department, which is a part of the County Executive Office at Napa County. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
About the Position & Department:- Annual Salary for Information Systems Specialist II: $103,396.80 (Step 1) - $123,822.40 (Step 5)
- Annual Salary for Senior Information Systems Specialist: $115,627.20 (Step 1) - $138,548.80 (Step 5)
- View Summary of Benefits for Public Service Employee Unit HERE.
For the current vacancy, we're seeking an Information Systems Specialist - Business Analyst to join the Business Relationship Management (BRM) team! The incumbent will be dedicated to the Corrections department and will oversee their application portfolio, provide Tier 2 support, and work on business process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have business process analysis experience, criminal justice administration experience and a good understanding of information technology along with excellent communication skills.
The ideal candidate will be able to:- Meet with department managers, decision makers, system owners, and end users to define business and operations requirements, identify opportunities, define departmental goals, and identify and resolve system issues.
- Conduct quarterly meetings with departmental managers to convey the status of current projects, develop future project plans, and communicate ITS initiatives.
- Manage the application portfolio of assigned departments, provide Tier 2 support for departmental application issues, and coordinate installations and upgrades.
- Serve as the primary liaison between ITS and assigned department and build strong relationships with key departmental staff.
- Collaborate directly with departments, vendors, and/or ITS teams on the planning, design, acquisition, development, and deployment of new applications and enhancements to existing applications.
- Plan and perform business systems analysis of major business activities and functions; meet with department management to review existing processes and procedures and determine needs; develop recommendations to improve processes; translate business objectives into application requirements.
- Research new hardware and software requests and evaluate potential solutions to departmental needs and coordinate with vendors and ITS teams to vet new application requests.
- Perform workflow analyses, requirements definition, value stream mapping, data modeling, and logical system design to resolve business problems, meet department objectives, and exploit integrated technology opportunities; create formal documentation of functional specifications describing customer business requirements; analyze data and information trends to support system capacity and performance planning or diagnose issues related to assigned systems.
Position Requirements:
To qualify for the Information Systems Specialist II classification, a ny combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:- Experience: Two years of programming, systems, and/or Web design and development experience in a governmental or business operation.
- Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with major course work in data processing, computer science, graphic design, or a closely related field, and minor course work in business principles. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience: Three years of programming and/or systems experience in governmental or business operation.
- Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with major course work in data processing, computer science, or a closely related field, and minor course work in business principles. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
License or Certificate:* This class series may require possession of a valid California Driver's License.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
The Recruitment Process:
Online Application Deadline By Friday, March 14, 2025 at 5:00 pm PST Application Screening By Monday, March 17, 2025 Supplemental Question Scoring Tentatively the week of March 17, 2025
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel Exam Tentatively the week of March 31, 2025
Establish Eligibility List Tentatively the week of March 31, 2025
Only the most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of Duties
View the full job description, including the example of duties, for the Information Systems Specialist series below.- Info Systems Specialist II HERE .
- Senior Information Systems Specialist HERE.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
ADA Accommodation:
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information forPublic ServicesEmployees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -
FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
Closing Date/Time: 3/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
Special Instructions
3/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Napa County
Show moreThe Napa Valley - Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 130,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California’s preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley’s strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
The County of Napa is a highly respected employer within the local community as well as throughout the region. We offer rewarding and challenging work, flexible hours, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and tremendous opportunities for career growth. At the County of Napa we truly value our employees and are committed to diversity in our family-oriented environment. This is why we are the Employer of Choice for more than 1,300 employees.
As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community’s values: integrity, accountability, and service.
Please visit our career page for current opportunities: www.napacountycareers.com
A general law county, Napa County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by district for four year terms. The Board of Supervisors appoints a County Executive Officer who is responsible for providing overall management for the County’s operations, including day-to-day supervision of the County’s appointed department heads.Napa County has a budget of over $454 million and has enjoyed relative financial stability in recent years compared to many agencies. More than 1,300 county employees provide services to the public through 17 departments—5 managed by elected officials and the remainder managed by a department head appointed by the Board of Supervisors based on the recommendation of the County Executive Officer. County services include land use permitting, road maintenance, social services, public safety, elections, public health, behavioral health, environmental management, airport operations, library services, emergency operations and dozens of other pro-grams that benefit County residents. As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents and reflecting the best of the community’s values: integrity, accountability and service.
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