FUNCTIONAL SYSTEM ANALYST
8 days ago
Brownsville
Job Description FUNCTIONAL SYSTEM ANALYST Salary: 119 - $ 53,016.00 minimum salary or as per Compensation Policy Promotional Method. Purpose of Classification Performs technical work in installing, upgrading the network, financial, and desktop applications within the County Clerks' office. Positions in this class perform routine technology maintenance checks, configuration that works alongside the duties of the County Clerk's Office, along with programming and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; answer information technology questions; and maintain systems documents and records ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (State the fundamental duties and tasks) • Assists, trains and troubleshoots issues within area of specialization; introduces technology that will assist in creating more efficiency for County Clerks' department and its employees., • Define business process with your assigned application or system to include writing & supporting required business documentation such as application-based procedures specific to your business., • Resolves computer issues and errors that people tend to have regarding functionality and capability; tests upcoming patches to the system to check for new issues or errors that will create minor or major problems with the current flow of everyone's duties before updating., • Oversee the development of the product as per the specifications, setup & maintain your respective area of the system or application KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge of general office procedures, policies and practices, as well as basic knowledge or computer/video display terminal (VDT) and other general office, • Knowledge of codes, statutes, and regulations pertaining to the office of the County Clerk as it pertains to State, • Knowledge of policies, practices and procedures of Cameron, • Knowledge of basic typing skills (45wpm) and data, • Skill in communicating clearly and effectively, orally and, • Perform work using appropriate equipment, tools, materials, and skills, and using them correctly, efficiently, accurately, and, • Ability to establish and maintain working relationship with, • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, giving close attention to detail and, • Ability to communicate in English and, • Be adaptable to changes in equipment, assignments, procedures, and, • Accept work assignments that could require additional training to, • Ability to project a positive and professional image of the office of the County PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and job duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, and use his/her hands. The employee may be required to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to talk and listen extensively. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus and read standard font characters. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Maintain physical conditions appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following: • Sitting for extended periods of time, • Operating assigned equipment Maintain mental capacity which permits: • Making sound decisions and using good judgment, • Demonstrating intellectual capabilities Effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve: • Working closely with others, • Working in a multi-task environment Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: • Making observations, • Reading and writing, • Operating assigned equipment, • Communicating with othersSECTION III - JOB DIMENSIONS CONTACTS: Employee utilizes tact when dealing with Elected/Appointed Officials, Division/Department Heads, county employees, attorneys, and the general public regarding departmental issues. External Contacts: General public and/or other agencies. Internal Contacts: Constant contact with employees, Department Heads and Elected/Appointed Officials and frequent contact with other County Employees. Communication is primarily face-to-face, via telephone or in writing. RESPONSIBILITY: Job has critical impact on the County Clerk's Office operations. Constant communication with management, county departments, County Courts, is required. DIFFICULTY: Judgment is required to ensure accuracy of primary responsibilities. Initiative is constantly required to achieve work goals. GUIDANCE: Employee receives minimal direction to perform essential functions. Employee develops unique solutions for completing work assignments, working within bounds of common business practices within the Cameron County Clerk's Office and County Policy. ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM Employee is required to follow all Department and County Safety Regulations. WORKING CONDITION: The work environment characteristics describe here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Duties are usually performed Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking., • Work is performed in a normal office environment with some exposure to outdoor temperatures or dirt and, • Twist, bend, reach, handle, sit and, • Answer and use a, • Operate office equipment such as computer/typewriter., • Steps and/or stair climbing, balancing and working from elevations may be, • Maintain professional attire and personal, • Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work ADA Compliance Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. This is a Civil Service covered position. Testing requirements will follow section 2.32 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook. Probationary period will follow section 2.35 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook. Benefits: Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System, and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program. AA/EEO/MFD EMPLOYER