Systems Analyst (Fort Worth)

Texas Workforce Commission; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission, Fort Worth, seeks a Systems Analyst III to join the UIAOS team on-site. The role focuses on desktop, application, and telephony support for staff, plus experience with PowerShell scripting and reporting from multiple databases.

The position offers a path within a structured career ladder, with benefits including medical insurance, PTO, and retirement plans. Travel within Texas may be required.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience in data processing or systems analysis.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
• Experience administering, maintaining, and/or programming a telephone system (Avaya, Cisco, Genesys) within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide desktop and application support for approximately 1100 users across the UI Division at multiple locations and business areas.
• Provide informal training and orientation to staff on use of assigned computer and telecommunications equipment and applications.
• Open, monitor, and elevate service tickets and coordinate with vendors on repair and replacement of equipment.
• Generate reports based on data from MS SQL, DB2, INFORMIX, etc.
• Develop, test, and deploy automation using PowerShell and/or Visual Basic Scripts (VBS).
• Monitor Avaya telecommunications equipment (Avaya Aura CM, Session Manager, SBC).
• Serve as Property Control Officer (PCO) monitoring equipment inventories.
• Develop and update procedures, job aids, and disaster recovery plans.
• May need to work outside normal business hours and provide on-call activities.
• Physical duties include moving equipment (up to 25 lbs) and team lifting.

Skills

Data processing

Systems analysis

Education

Relevant academic credits

Tools

Office 365

SharePoint 365

Job description

Job Description - Systems Analyst (Fort Worth) (827313)

Job Description

Systems Analyst (Fort Worth) - ( 827313 )

Description

WHO WE ARE:
The mission of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, individuals and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity. To support our mission, we are seeking a Systems Analyst III to join the Unemployment Insurance Administration and Operational Support (UIA&OS) team. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position will have an on-site work schedule located at 301 W 13th St, Fort Worth, TX.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
The ideal candidate must be skilled to perform complex (journey-level) computer systems analysis work. They are an integral member of the team ensuring that all systems are operational, and that staff have the software and functioning equipment needed to serve our customers. Work involves desktop, application and telephone support to on-site and remote users in a call center and office environment. The ideal candidate for this position should have direct work experience with desktop applications, telephony, and computer support to multiple users. This position works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This is a career ladder position with the opportunity to advance within the established career ladder structure after meeting minimum qualifications, competency requirements, and time in position.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:

• Provide desktop and application support for approximately 1100 users across the UI Division at multiple locations and business areas.
• Provide informal training and orientation to staff, both on an individual and group basis, on use of assigned computer, telecommunications equipment, and applications.
• Open, monitor, and elevate service tickets as needed and coordinates with vendors on repair and replacement of equipment.
• Generate comprehensible reports based on data collected from multiple sources including: Microsoft SQL, DB2, INFORMIX, etc.
• Develop, test, and deploy, automating repeatable tasks using PowerShell Scripting and/or Visual Basic Scripts (VBS).
• Monitor, manage, and update Avaya telecommunications equipment, such as Avaya Aura Communications Manager, Session Manager, and Session Border Controller, along with other telecommunications equipment.
• Serve as Property Control Officer (PCO), monitoring and maintaining equipment inventories in accordance with agency policies.
• Develop, analyze, and update procedures, job aids, business, and disaster recovery plans and documents along with serving as a recovery coordinator for one or more systems.
• May need to work outside normal business hours when needed and provide on call activities.
• Physical demands include the ability to move computer equipment, which may require occasional lifting up to 25lbs, and crawling under desks. Team lifting may be required for heavier items.
• Perform other duties and completes special projects as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:

• Two years of full-time experience which provided general knowledge of data processing or systems analysis.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:

• Experience (in the last 5 years) administering, maintaining, and/or programming a telephone system (Avaya, Cisco, Genesys, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including but not limited to SharePoint 365 development and authoring.
• Advanced troubleshooting, researching, and analysis abilities.
• Ability to gather system requirements and prepare technical documentation quickly, concisely, and accurately.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating work efforts with others.
• Ability to work quickly and perform multiple tasks while paying attention to detail preferred.

YOU GAIN:

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• Competitive starting salary: $4,523.16/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

Duty involves up to 10% travel within the state of Texas.

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/JobDescriptions/0950.pdf .