Information Systems Analyst

Salary : $94,659.12 - $119,001.72 Annually
Location : Visalia, CA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 01723
Department: Finance & Technology Services
Division: Information Services
Opening Date: 01/31/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description

The City of Visalia is recruiting for the position of Information Systems Analyst. This is a continuous recruitment and is open until filled. Pleasefor the recruitment announcement.

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.

Examples of Duties

THE POSITION

We 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.

Qualifications / Requirements

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The 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 EDUCATION

Any 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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Additional Information

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.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in the announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. Please refer to the MOU for further information.
Employee Benefits & Employment Information
Bargaining Unit: Employees in this class are represented by Miscellaneous Supervisors and Managers (Group E bargaining unit). This bargaining unit may establish and collect dues for their members' independent from the City of Visalia. Those that elect to join may be required to pay dues per the provisions in the MOU.

Salary Policies: The salary range for the job is stated on the job announcement. Candidates are normally hired at the minimum of the salary range. Merit increases are given based upon employee work performance, up to a maximum of 5% per fiscal year.

Longevity Pay: Association members are eligible for longevity pay based on all years of full-time service with the City of Visalia as a percentage of base wages at the following intervals: 2.0% at 5+ years, 10+ years, 15+ years, and 20+ years.

Bilingual pay of $900 per year, pro-rated per pay period, is available to those who qualify.

Eligible classifications receive a uniform allowance of $800 annually, pro-rated per pay period, for maintenance and care of department required uniforms or attire. Refer to the MOU for more detail.

Holidays: Regular full-time City employees receive 11 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.

Vacation: Regular full-time employees earn 10 days per year. After 2 years, employees are eligible for 11 days; after 4 years, 14 days; after 9 years, 17 days; and after 16 years, 20 days of vacation per year. Employees are eligible for vacation usage after six (6) months of service. Employees hired from another governmental agency may be entitled to receive years-of-service credit for their vacation accrual rate for such previous employment and applies only to the government agency the employee was employed with immediately prior to employment with the City of Visalia.

Sick Leave: Regular full-time employees earn 96 hours of sick leave per year. Employees are eligible for sick leave usage after three (3) months of service.

Annual Sick Leave Buy Back: For employees covered under the Sick Leave I provision of the policy, the City will automatically cash out all sick leave hours over 480 hours at 50% of the employee's base rate of pay.

Administrative Leave: Employees classified as FLSA exempt (not eligible for overtime pay) currently receive 56 hours of administrative leave per calendar year, credited in January. Any unused administrative leave hours are automatically paid out on the first paycheck in December.

Health Insurance: The City provides employee health insurance which includes medical, dental, and vision care. Employee contribution rates are determined by employee's bargaining unit and plan selected. Health benefits are also available for an employee's dependents for an additional contribution rate. Eligibility for health insurance benefits begins on the first of the month after the date of hire. Contribution rates are reviewed for adjustment annually.

Life Insurance: The City pays the premium for a life insurance and accidental death or dismemberment policy of $30,000. A supplemental life insurance policy may be purchased and paid through payroll deduction. Eligibility for life insurance benefits begins on the first of the month after the date of hire.

Retirement: The City of Visalia is a member of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) . click apply for full job details