Data Processing Systems Analyst I, II, III, IV - IT Support

Hawaii State Department of Education•Oits, HI

About The Position

This posting is being used to fill various Data Processing Systems Analyst positions. The authorized level of the position is Data Processing Systems Analyst IV, but applications are being accepted down to the Data Processing Systems Analyst I level in the event of recruiting difficulties. Salary ranges are provided for each level: Data Processing Systems Analyst I (SR-16) from $4,368.00 - $5,314.00 per month, Data Processing Systems Analyst II (SR-18) from $4,725.00 - $5,753.00 per month, Data Processing Systems Analyst III (SR-20) from $5,107.00 - $6,221.00 per month, and Data Processing Systems Analyst IV (SR-22) from $5,527.00 - $6,728.00 per month. New external applicants will typically be placed on the initial step of the salary range, with potential for higher placement based on exceptional qualifications, critical needs, and available funds, requiring prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed according to department regulations.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Excess work experience as described under the Specialized or Supervisory Experience below or any other progressively responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.
Progressively responsible work experience in computer systems analysis which involved the analysis and design of systems for electronic processing of data or stored computer programming experience which included participation in systems analysis.
Applicants must possess a current, valid driver's license.
Applicants must possess the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science or in another major including completion of course work comparable to a major in computer science may be substituted for six (6) months of Specialized Experience.
A Master’s degree in information and computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one and one-half (1-1/2) years of Specialized Experience.
A Doctorate’s degree in information and computer science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of Specialized Experience.
Excess Supervisory Experience of the type and quality described above may be substituted for Specialized Experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Plans and carries out various fact-finding tasks to secure pertinent information on the electronic data processing needs and problems of departments.
Conducts studies related to work flow, work measurement, time distribution, organizational and functional relationships, forms design, etc.
Meets with and interviews personnel from various levels of management and operations.
Analyzes and coordinates subsystems.
Determines the feasibility of conversion of operations and procedures to electronic data processing.
Analyzes procedures from the standpoint of feasibility of using different machines, their capacities, cost, etc.
Prepares comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations.
Prepares overall plans and develops detailed procedures and processes for conversion to machine processing utilizing current technologies, such as teleprocessing, data base management systems, etc., and including the preparation of flow charts and functional block diagrams.
Integrates the various systems and procedures with the needs and requirements of the various agencies wherever possible.
In a line department, works in close cooperation with representatives of staff agencies.
In the central agency, works in close cooperation with representatives of operating departments.
Prepares and maintains procedural manuals.
May conduct management studies associated with other program or management objectives and needs.
Prepares reports of work activities and correspondence.
Reviews work results and follows through to see that management and staff officials have a clear understanding of problem areas.
Provides guidance and assistance in implementing recommendations accepted by administrator of units serviced.
Supervises a group of analysts and/or programmers and support personnel in specific program areas as a unit supervisor or team leader.
Coordinates work performed with supervisors of other functional areas.
Trains lower level analysts as required.