Information Technology (Band B) - Systems Analyst - Maui

Job Description

Recruitment Number 26-0143

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 50 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Journeyworker : $5,369 to $7,644 per month (SR-22, Step D to M).

Senior Specialist/Subject Matter Expert : $6,043 to $8,601 per month (SR-24, Step D to M).

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future full-time and temporary vacancies as they occur.

Note: Employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. Once you become a member of the civil service, you become eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to an employee in a permanent position with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force. Positions assigned to this level will independently perform the full range of Systems Analysis work ranging from the Journeyworker to the Senior Specialist/Subject Matter Expert levels.

SYSTEMS ANALYST:

Identifies complex inter/intra departmental problems, evaluates existing systems and technologies, cost and time constraints and recommends most effective solution for systems design. Leads system integration testing, interface development, conversion activities, interaction between systems and other system implementation tasks. Works with users under general supervision and is able to handle all complex technical aspects of system analysis. May oversee activities of lower level employees in the department or supervise resources on special projects.

Journeyworker: Performs complex professional work and exercises independent judgment, discretion and adaptation in determining an approach and applying broad concepts, subject matter knowledge, professional skills and techniques in order to successfully complete assignments and fulfill the full scope of responsibilities. Assignments require considerable knowledge of applicable laws, rules, policies, regulations and procedures in a subject matter area or field of expertise; and typically requires the analysis and understanding of various factors, conditions, processes, functions etc., in order to formulate a feasible solution/work product. Controlling precedents, policies, procedures and decisions are not immediately apparent to problems being analyzed. Positions may be assigned work as a generalist, performing the full range of professional work from simple to highly complex assignments, but spends the majority of work time performing complex professional work. Positions may be assigned work as a specialist performing the full range of work in a specialized area encompassing a range of complexity from simple to highly complex work, but spends a majority of work time performing complex work in the specialized area.

Senior Specialist/Subject Matter Expert: Performs the most advanced level of work, requiring the application of comprehensive and in-depth knowledge, and seasoned judgment. As the senior specialist, positions serve as a project or team leader initiating, coordinating, and completing highly complex projects. Projects are of such scope and complexity to require directing a team of lower level specialists at the journeyworker level, and ensuring accuracy and timely completion. As the subject matter expert, positions perform the most complex work in a particular subject matter area for a majority of work time on a regular and continuing basis; and/or provides expert advisory, consultative, and technical guidance to others on their respective area of expertise. Assignments require the resolution of novel, controversial or unusual situations; encompass a broad range of elements, some of which are conflicting and difficult to reconcile or accommodate; and/or involve responsibility for highly complex projects and/or activities that require the consideration and reconciliation of various issues of an unprecedented nature. Decision-making is difficult because of the uncertainty in approach, methodology, or interpretation and evaluation of processes that result from events such as continuing and frequent changes in program, technological developments, unknown phenomena, or conflicting requirements. The work requires originating new techniques and/or standards.

Specialty Area:

Systems Analysis: Develops new information systems and/or enhancement of existing systems. This includes determining feasibility and designing a new system or enhancement of an existing system; converting user requirements into a set of functional specifications; implementing the new system or enhancements; and/or assisting with or designing the databases; preparing application test data and running of unit, string and systems tests; and developing and implementing systems analysis standards and procedures.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

General Experience/Education: Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience that provided the competencies described below; or
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and education.
Specialized Experience: Two to four years of professional work experience in the Systems Analysis Specialty Area; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Job Related Competencies Required: Depending upon the level you are interested in and being considered for, applicants must possess experience and/or training which demonstrates a basic understanding of at least some of the following competencies: Customer Focus, Initiative, Reading, Writing, Oral Communication, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Reasoning, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Technical Competence, and Organizational Awareness.

Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Clearance - Federal Criminal History Records Check: In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the SIDA clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within ten years from the date of the application. Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint-based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding ten years. <span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;color:inherit;font-