Information Technology Analyst II

California Water Environment Association Inc; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Sanitation District is seeking an Information Technology Analyst II to join the Enterprise Information Management group. The role focuses on administration, support, and enhancement of IBM Maximo Application Suite and related O&M applications, including reports, integrations, and data workflows.

You will assist with the Microsoft SQL Server environment, handling installation, configuration, patching, backups, and recoveries, while collaborating with staff to translate complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• One (1) year of work experience in information systems or network programming and analysis.
• Must possess a valid California Class Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, performs routine to moderately complex professional-level duties in analysis, evaluation, design, development, programming, testing, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Troubleshoots, analyzes, and resolves routine to moderately complex system, network hardware and software, voice and data systems, and applications problems.
• Designs and maintains databases and works with staff to determine system requirements and assist end users in solving business problems.
• Assists with administration of IBM Maximo Application Suite and related MAS and O&M applications, including updates, reports, and integrations.
• Assists with administration of the Microsoft SQL Server environment including installation, configuration, patching, backup and recovery.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field

Job description

What do you value in your next job?

At the Orange County Sanitation District our Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we’d love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further.

Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and Respect We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service.

Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.

Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability We are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders.

Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals.

Safety We are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices.

OC San is currently looking to fill the role of an Information Technology Analyst II.

Under direct supervision, performs routine to moderately complex professional-level and complex and specialized technical duties in the analysis, evaluation, design, development, programming, testing, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of a variety of information technology systems and programs for OC San; troubleshoots, analyzes, and resolves routine to moderately complex system, network hardware and software, voice and data system, and application problems; designs and maintains databases; works with staff in determining system requirements, resolving system problems, and assisting end users in solving complex business problems; and performs duties as assigned.

Specifically, this IT Analyst II position is assigned to the Enterprise Information Management group, and is responsible for administration, support, maintenance, and enhancement of IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) and related Operations & Maintenance applications, including troubleshooting system and data issues, application and server administration and configuration, testing, coordinating and installing updates, and developing and maintaining reports, integrations, scripts, automated processes, and documentation. The position will also assist with administration of the Microsoft SQL Server environment, including installation, configuration, patching, backup and recovery, troubleshooting, and other server and database maintenance tasks.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education, with major coursework in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
2. One (1) year of work experience in information systems or network programming and analysis.
3. Must possess a valid California Class Driver's License.

Desired:

• Experience administering, configuring, maintaining, and supporting an Enterprise Asset Management system, such as IBM Maximo Application Suite.
• Experience developing and maintaining operational and analytical reports with enterprise application and relational database data, using reporting tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services and Power BI.
• Experience developing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting integrations between enterprise applications using technologies such as APIs, web services, data interfaces, scheduled processes, integration frameworks, and administrating and writing ETLs such as FME.
• Experience administering and supporting relational database environments, including database maintenance, security, backup and recovery, troubleshooting, and patching, such as SQL Server.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

• Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various OC San sites; this is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 35 pounds.
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.

Environmental Elements

• Office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
• Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Disaster Service Workers

All OC San employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the OC San requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Other Requirements:

• May be required to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, when necessary.
• Probationary Period: All OC San employees, except classifications considered "at-will", are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, policies, and/or resolutions. Employees who have not yet successfully completed their initial probationary period serve "at-will" and may be released from employment without cause or recourse to any appeal or grievance procedures.
• Pre-Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation, a physical examination, and a drug screen.
• Work Location Assignment: Employees will be assigned to a work location based on business needs which may be located at any/all of OC San locations; this work location may be changed at any time.

Other Information

For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please review the Classification Specification for this position found on our website.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate, through their application materials, that they meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the job announcement and class specification to receive further consideration. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.

False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.

To ensure your application is accurate and complete, please review the Job Application Guide (Download PDF reader).

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation and a physical examination. For some positions, this may include a drug screen. False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.

Reference Checks will be conducted by OC San to verify employment related information for all potential employees once a contingent job offer is made during the background investigation process. This is done to ensure that individuals who join OC San are well qualified and have a strong potential to be successful in their employment. The extent of the inquiry will depend on the position being applied for, but will at least include:

• Verification/Reference from current and past employers
• Confirmation of necessary licenses, certificates, and degrees.

Please have all necessary documentation ready. Additional inquiries may be necessary depending on the position for which you are applying. Human Resources will also schedule a post-offer physical examination once a job offer has been made.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.