Dept Systems Analyst/Programmer III

City of Scottsdale•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

This position performs advanced professional-level systems analysis, configuration, scripting, SQL development, implementation, and maintenance of information systems supporting the City of Scottsdale Planning and Development Department. The role works with department leadership, planners, engineers, plan reviewers, inspectors, and other stakeholders to evaluate business processes, identify technology solutions, and develop, enhance, and support systems for development review, building safety, permitting, land use planning, and related operations. The position analyzes complex business and technical requirements; designs and maintains applications, integrations, reports, and automated workflows; and ensures departmental data is accurate, secure, accessible, and integral. It provides technical expertise in troubleshooting system issues, optimizing application performance, improving operational efficiency, and supporting compliance with City policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The role also serves as a technical resource for system users and collaborates with Information Technology and other City departments to deliver reliable, effective, customer-focused technology solutions. The anticipated starting salary may be up to the midpoint depending on the candidate’s experience and internal equity. The listed midpoint is $110,427.20 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
Five years of experience directly working on computer-based information systems software and programming/scripting languages in support of medium to large enterprise applications.
Depending on department assignment, possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license with no major citations within the 39 months before the start date.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
Must reside in the State of Arizona during active employment, including when approved to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced systems analysis, configuration, scripting, SQL development, implementation, and maintenance of departmental information systems.
Work with department leadership and stakeholders to evaluate business processes, identify technology solutions, and support departmental operations.
Analyze complex business and technical requirements.
Design and maintain applications, integrations, reports, and automated workflows.
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, security, and accessibility of departmental data.
Troubleshoot system issues, optimize application performance, and improve operational efficiency.
Support compliance with applicable City policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Serve as a technical resource for system users.
Collaborate with Information Technology and other City departments to deliver technology solutions.

Benefits

12 paid holidays, including one floating holiday.
Vacation accrual starting at 10.3 hours per month, eligible for use immediately following accrual.
Sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month, eligible for use immediately following accrual.
Medical coverage, including behavioral health coverage, effective the first day of employment.
Dental benefits effective the first day of employment.
Vision benefits effective the first day of employment.
City-paid basic life insurance equal to one times the employee’s annual salary, with supplemental life insurance available.
Tuition reimbursement of $2,500 per year.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System defined benefit plan, with mandatory employer and employee contributions; the plan includes a long-term disability benefit.
Supplemental retirement plans through Nationwide (457).
Pet insurance.
Bilingual pay compensation.
Employee wellness plan with flexible incentives.
Access to several city-owned fitness and recreational facilities at no cost.