Senior Information Technology Analyst (Development Unit)

JOB DEFINITIONThe Senior Information Technology Analyst class performs a variety of professional, technical and analytical duties in the operation of enterprise, client/server and desktop computer systems and networks. The duties include work in the areas of user and systems requirements and analysis, project management, applications development and maintenance, computer systems support, network design and maintenance and data/database analysis/administration. Incumbents will be assigned to one of the following options: DatabaseBusiness AnalysisOperating SystemsNetworkingProgrammingProject ManagementDISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Senior Information Technology Analyst may function as a team leader and/or technical specialist who defines problems and proposes preliminary solutions. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Note: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Assigns, directs, trains, develops and reviews the work of subordinate employees; evaluates employees’ work performance; plans, schedules and coordinates work operations; solves problems related to the work; determines material, equipment and facilities needed; explains and gains the support of employees for management policies and goals such as cost reduction and safety; works to achieve the objectives of Court-wide programs and policies.Plans, determines requirements, designs, builds, tests, implements, maintains and enhances complex business systems. Integrates complex systems for inter-operability over multiple platforms and technologies. Acts as liaison between vendors, technical support and departments to resolve complex system and network problems. Coordinates and implements corrective measures. Models changes against hardware and software configurations to optimize the utilization of resources. Provides leadership and mentoring to Information Technology Analysts and other subordinate employees. Determines needs and develops plans and proposals to meet the needs of customers. Researches, determines feasibility, advises and recommends appropriate uses of information technology. Monitors and enforces security procedures. Participates in projects related to responsibilities; may serve as a technical project lead. Acts as the project manager over Court wide (enterprise) or departmental business system application development projects that are highly complex. Develops vendor contracts and statement of work; maintain contracts and ensures compliance.Produces project plans, and measurable deliverables for project phases; manages Court wide or departmental system implementation following project plans and change request processes.Produces executive level documents, status reports and presentations.Publishes capacity plan. Determines and adjusts thresholds for system resources. Provides data for justification for unit budget; develops and monitors project budgets and resources.Performs related duties as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis position requires strength, coordination and vision to use a keyboard and video display terminal on a daily basis; frequent communication; dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. such as files, stacks of papers, reference and other materials; moving from place to place within an office; some reaching for items above and below desk level; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copier, scanner, and facsimile. TYPICIAL WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed in an office environment throughout the Sacramento Superior Court. The nature of the position requires continuous contact with court staff, judicial officers, and the public.OTHER REQUIREMENTMust be able to pass a criminal history information background check.Hours of Work: Incumbents may be required to work irregular hours and on-call.