Job Description

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General Summary: Conducts system analysis and addresses business requirements for software applications, with limited support and direction, to keep the Countys systems current with changing technologies. Must possess numerous advanced technical skills, including knowledge of multiple programming languages and computing platforms. As new technologies emerge and impact our systems, the Systems Analyst is expected to learn these technologies very quickly and resolve any problems involved in integrating new technologies with our systems. This position is a key technical resource for other staff, providing advice, training and technical support for various projects and will assist in evaluating current systems and making decisions on future direction. Essential Duties: Other duties may be assigned. Performs systems analysis and uses design techniques to solve business problems, develops program specifications and design documents for various projects. Implements solutions to provide requested information to appropriate personnel as needed/required, including analyzing problems, assessing resources needed, determining schedules, implementing solutions including programming; Installs, configures, and tests new applications; Troubleshoots problems with existing applications and takes corrective action, including reprogramming applications; Supports various county departments, including assisting with data, program, and user problems; Maintains current documentation of County owned software; Performs database maintenance as necessary; Provides training and support to county personnel on new and existing applications; Performs back-ups and restores files as needed; Prepares user and programming documentation; Attends meetings and seminars as necessary; Prepares memos and status reports of ongoing projects; Maintains up-to-date knowledge of computer hardware and software, and May be on-call and some overtime and/or weekend/holiday work may be required. Other Duties as assigned.

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