Business Systems Analyst

Solano County Department of Information   Technology (DoIT) provides customer-oriented and convenient access to information and services through the use of technology; anytime - anywhere. The County strives for cost-effective use of technology, with interactive exchange and sharing of data within departments, with constituents, with other governments and business partners.  

The guiding principles of DoIT are:        

• Support and facilitate access to County information for the public and its employees and to help the County conduct its business in a fast and easy manner      
• Support the business goals of the County in an efficient, cost-effective manner       
• Provide safe and secure systems and an integration mechanism to streamline business practices        
• Provide ongoing technology training for staff
• Provide opportunities for constituents to utilize technology in their interaction with the County        
• Share and exchange information using multiple channels

To learn more about the Department of Information Technology please visit:

http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/doit/default.asp

The DoIT Health & Social Services Support Unit has a current vacancy for Business Systems Analyst.  The Business Systems Analyst is a position that plans, analyzes, develops, tests and implements information technology system solutions to address the business needs of Solano County Departments.  This position will also implement and support the new system for Older & Disabled Adult Services Division as well as work closely with Health & Social Services Department to enhance and manage their intranet and Network of Care sites and site collections. 

The ideal candidate for this position should be an organized, team player who can work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, communicate effectively, and adapt to a regularly changing landscape.  Additionally, this person should have experience:      

• Serving as lead for technology initiatives & projects
• Interacting effectively with technical and non-technical users on a daily basis
• Clearly communicating to technical and non-technical level end-users
• Gathering & documenting business processes and requirements    
• Researching & analyzing technology solutions      
• Developing clear plans of action   
• Developing and administering SharePoint/web sites and site collections        
• Taking initiative      
• Effectively prioritizing work

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2016 calendar year is $1,455.62 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.   

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security. 

The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.    

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years.

Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.

To view the benefits for a regular position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16477

All candidates qualifying for the position under the education requirement must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing date.  Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the document deadlines above.  Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents  

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online or participating in the County's typing test, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, or by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Accountant-Auditor II/III) and the recruitment number (16-303080-01). If emailing, please include the recruitment name and number in the subject field.

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

1.       Describe your experience with evaluating, documenting, and streamlining business     

          processes. Include the purpose, your role, the steps you took, tools used, and the outcome of 

          the analysis.  

 2.       Describe your experience implementing, supporting and enhancing SharePoint sites and site   

           collections.  Include the tools you worked with, your level of involvement, responsibility, and  

           duties performed.  

3.       Describe your experience leading technology related projects.  Include overall goal, tasks 

          performed, size of project, and outcome.  

4.       Describe your experience supporting Health and Social Services software applications, including

          EHRs, HIEs, Case Management Systems, and Patient and/or Provider Portals.  Include your role

          and area of support.  

5.       Describe your experience creating reports and dashboards.  Include tools used, how

          requirements were provided, and the number and types of data sources accessed.

Independent travel may be required.
 
Incumbents are required to work outside normal business hours.

Candidates for positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation, and/or policy.

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The County of Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

Solano County is centrally located and serves as a gateway to all that Northern California has to offer. The Napa Valley is less than 20 miles away, two world-class public universities (UC Berkeley and UC Davis) are 20 miles away, and both San Francisco and Sacramento are less than 40 minutes away. Day trips can also be made to South Lake Tahoe and Monterey.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2015): 429,522

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