Management Systems Analyst

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle City Light is recruiting for Management Systems Analyst positions in the Planning & Scheduling unit. The team reviews and coordinates capital and maintenance operations for roughly 300 employees across the North and South Service Centers, reporting to the Scheduling and Planning Supervisor.

The role involves analyzing problems, developing MIS solutions, and preparing reports. A two-year background in systems with a relevant Bachelor's degree is required; WA driver’s license is noted in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, finance, computer science or related field.
• Two years in systems, procedures, research or analysis with relevant background.

Responsibilities

• Studies and analyzes informational, operational and management problems to determine needs.
• Develops or assists in development and evaluation of management information systems.
• Prepares comprehensive reports and memorandums outlining findings and recommendations.
• Analyzes training needs, trains users in system software and controls; prepares diagrams and charts.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level/type as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Data reporting

SharePoint

WAMS

Multitasking

Teamwork

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration/finance/CS

Tools

SharePoint

Work Asset Management System (WAMS)

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

Transmission & Distribution Operations is recruiting for Management Systems Analyst positions in the Planning & Scheduling unit. This team is responsible for reviewing and coordinating the Division's capital and maintenance operations for both the North and South Service Centers and is responsible for planning and scheduling work for approximately 300 employees. This position will report into the Scheduling and Planning Supervisor.

• Studies and analyzes a variety of informational, operational and management problems to determine program and system needs; recommends solutions to meet those needs.


• Develops or assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of automated and manual management information systems.


• Prepares comprehensive reports, a variety of correspondence and memorandums outlining findings and recommendations.


• Analyzes training needs of users, trains users in system software and system output and controls. Prepares block diagrams, flow charts, organization charts, and other work aids.


• Performs other duties of a comparable level/type as required.


• Prepares block diagrams, flow charts, organization charts, and other work aids.


• Performs other duties of a comparable level/type as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires two years in systems, operational, procedures, research or analysis and a Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, finance, computer science or a related field (or a combination of education, training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office environment.

License, Certification and Other Requirements

Current Washington License. You must hold a current valid state issued driver’s license from any US state to be verified prior to start date. Out of state license holders will be required to obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.

Desired Qualifications

You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to work with a diverse workforce, excellent customer service, written and oral communication skills.


• Experience utilizing Work Asset Management System (WAMS) and SharePoint to enter and collect data and develop reports.


• Effectively able to manage multiple assignments and change directions as priorities change.


• Self-starter and have ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.


• Comfortable working with the skilled trades work force requiring a varied interactive approach.


• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio to prepare and write reports, correspondence, organizational charts, and presentations.


• Strong customer service skills.


• Excellent communications skills; both orally and in writing.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or withoutnotice

Emergency Response Commitment:

Seattle City Light is committed to reliable service during emergencies. Through our Emergency Response Program, each employee is assigned a role—usually aligned with their regular duties to support emergency operations. Your participation is required and vital to helping the utility stay prepared and serve our community when it matters most.

The full salary range for this position is $47.39 to $55.19 per hour.

Who May Apply

This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020.Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.