Dept Systems Analyst/Programmer III

City of Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Job summary

The City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Department is seeking an experienced systems analyst to design, configure, script, and maintain enterprise applications that support development review, building safety, permitting, and land use planning.

You will work closely with department leadership, planners, inspectors, and other stakeholders to evaluate business processes, develop tech solutions, ensure data integrity and security, and deliver reliable, user-focused technology services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Five years of experience with computer-based information systems software and programming/scripting languages for medium to large enterprise applications.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced professional-level systems analysis, configuring, scripting and SQL development for information systems supporting Planning and Development operations.
• Design and maintain applications, integrations, reports and automated workflows; ensure data integrity and accessibility.
• Collaborate with department leadership, planners, engineers, plan reviewers, inspectors and other stakeholders to identify technology solutions.

Skills

Systems analysis

SQL development

Process optimization

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SQL

Scripting languages

Job description

This position performs advanced professional-level systems analysis, configuring, scripting and SQL development, implementation, and maintenance of information systems supporting the City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Department. Works closely with department leadership, planners, engineers, plan reviewers, inspectors, and other stakeholders to evaluate business processes, identify technology solutions, and develop, enhance, and support systems that facilitate development review, building safety, permitting, land use planning, and related departmental operations. Analyzes complex business and technical requirements; designs and maintains applications, integrations, reports, and automated workflows; and ensures the accuracy, integrity, security, and accessibility of departmental data. Provides technical expertise in troubleshooting system issues, optimizing application performance, improving operational efficiency, and supporting compliance with applicable City policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Serves as a technical resource for system users and collaborates with Information Technology and other City departments to deliver reliable, effective, and customer-focused technology solutions.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $110,427.20 annually.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years of experience directly working on computer-based information systems’ software, and programming/scripting languages in support of medium to large enterprise applications.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Depending on the department assignment, must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver’s licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.

The City of Scottsdale offers:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision benefits effective first day of employment
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness plan with flexible incentives
• Access to several city-owned fitness and recreational facilities at no cost

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an \"otherwise qualified applicant\" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at [phone]. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at [phone].

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.