IT Analyst - RPU

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　　IT Analyst - RPU

　　Salary

　　$79,171.00 - $116,429.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Rochester MN 55906, MN

　　Job Type

　　Regular FT

　　Job Number

　　20240008

　　Department

　　Rochester Public Utilities

　　Opening Date

　　01/22/2024

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　POSITION DESCRIPTION

　　The City of Rochester welcomes applications for

　　IT Analyst

　　Rochester Public Utilities

　　RPU, a division of the City of Rochester, MN, is the largest municipal utility in the State of Minnesota. RPU serves over 57,000 electric customers and 41,000 water customers in a 60 square mile service area and has revenues nearing $161 million annually.

　　Vision- "We Will Set the Standard for Service"

　　www.rpu.org

　　The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

　　We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

　　It takes us all working together

　　Nature of Work

　　This position is responsible for developing, implementing and supporting software application systems. Responsibilities include business process analysis; project management; software application design, implementation and support; data analysis and reporting.

　　Pay

　　The 2024 starting salary range is $79,171 to $93,142 with advancement to $116,429.

　　Application review will begin on February 5th, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment.

　　*Work closely with stakeholders to understand, document and communicate requirements and expectations.

　　Work effectively with users to ensure that open communications are maintained.

　　Provide guidance regarding business process and technical feasibility.

　　Provide ongoing status reports to users to ensure that user expectations are being met.

　　Manage projects effectively following IT Project Management requirements and best practices .

　　Lead and participate in projects throughout the organization.

　　Effectively plan, execute, and close projects to successful outcome .

　　Effectively document , update and report throughout the project lifecycles, including project definition, scope, deliverab les, budget, timeline, work breakdown structure, risks, constraints .

　　Facilitate communications throughout the project lifecycles, e.g., m eetings, updates, schedules, charts, reports , etc.

　　*Design applications and solutions.

　　Review and analyze business processes.

　　Provide recommendations based on research and applications knowledge that will improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and security of the business process in alignment with customer requirements and expectations.

　　Identify guidelines to be used for preparing specifications and implementation schedules.

　　*Prepare specifications and implementation.

　　Prepare specifications for presentation and output, workflow, business rules and data management based upon the design guidelines.

　　Ensure that specifications meet internal standards and user approval.

　　*Implement applications.

　　Configure, code, test and debug applications to specifications.

　　Prepare documentation to accurately describe the application and internal process flow.

　　Install applications and ensures that they interact properly with existing applications.

　　Develop and provide training to users as required.

　　Provide maintenance support.

　　Troubleshoot processing problems and recommend appropriate solutions independently or with service providers as needed.

　　Enhance applications to conform to changing requirements.

　　Support ongoing maintenance and upgrades as needed.

　　*Data analysis and reporting.

　　Design, develop, implement and maintain databases/data systems; ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) systems and processes to support operational and analytical applications.

　　Acquire, wrangle, and analyze data using statistical techniques and tools. Identify and interpret trends or patterns in data sets.

　　Work closely with users to develop, implement and provide the on-going support for queries, reports and dashboards.

　　Develop and implement data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality.

　　*Understand the current operating environment and work effectively with development tools.

　　Stay abreast of changes in the industry and provide recommendations to improve the performance and utilization of information system resources.Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

　　*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　Education and Experience

　　A Bachelor's degree in computer science or closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university AND one (1) year of full-time employment experience;

　　OR

　　An Associate's degree in computer science or closely related field from an accredited post-secondary program AND five (5) years of full-time employment experience;

　　OR

　　An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered.

　　Desirable Qualifications

　　Experience in business analysis, project management, and technical training; application development, implementation, and support; database management, data engineering, and data analytics.

　　Project Management Certification

　　Experiences in application development in Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Power Platform, SharePoint

　　SQL, Java, JavaScript, Python, Data Analytics Expression (DAX).

　　ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

　　Knowledge of: business principles and analysis, systems analysis, design and implementation, database design, queries, and reporting, data analytics and visualization, compatible software application tools, programming languages, computer hardware and operating systems; compatible network and workstation equipment and operating software.

　　Skill in: working with development tools; communicating effectively in both written and verbal formats; being well organized; relating interpersonally with others; web development, Java, JavaScript, Python, database development, report writing; SQL Reporting Services, SSIS, Team foundation server source control, HTML 5, Graphic Arts, Object oriented programming and mobile application development; application design, system analysis; and project management.

　　Ability to: analyze business processes and application system technical problems and develop satisfactory solutions; develop multi-tiered applications; work collaboratively with others, establish and maintain effective working relationships; create and maintain appropriate documentation; have a strong focus on customer service; entertain be curiosity and be willing to learn new information.

　　PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA

　　In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

　　In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

　　Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

　　Continuous demands: sitting, fine dexterity,

　　Occasional demands: standing, walking, reaching, handling, lifting, carrying

　　Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, and touch.

　　Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include: NONE (not substantially exposed to environmental conditions)

　　EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT SUMMARY (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=36371&t=637988555643816877)

　　01

　　The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application and resume. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　What is your preferred name?

　　03

　　Which of the following best describes your level of education?

　　High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.

　　Less than 2 years post-secondary training including certifications in computer science, computer technology, computer networking, computer/management information systems, or a related field

　　Completion of an accredited 2 year program in computer science, computer technology, computer networking, computer/management information systems, or a closely related field

　　Completion of 4 year degree, or higher, in computer science, computer technology, computer networking, computer/management information systems, or a closely related field

　　Completion of a 2 or 4 year degree in an area NOT related to computer technology

　　None of the above

　　04

　　List the specific degree(s) that you completed or possess as they relate to this position

　　05

　　Which of the following best describes your years of full-time employment experience equivalent to an IT Analyst?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　More than 1 year, but less than 3

　　More than 3 years, but less than 5

　　More than 5 years, but less than 7

　　10 or more years

　　06

　　Does your work experience include any of the following? (Select all that apply)

　　Software development, implementation, or support

　　Database administration

　　Business analysis

　　Process improvement/engineering

　　Workstation/Server management

　　Help desk functions

　　Evaluating and recommending technology solutions

　　Negotiating contracts for goods and services

　　Cyber security

　　N/A - none of the above

　　07

　　Does your experience include working with any of the following applications? (Select all that apply.)

　　C/C++/C#

　　HTML

　　Java

　　Python

　　SQL

　　Congos

　　SAP

　　Cayenta

　　Power BI

　　Tableau

　　ESRI ArcGIS

　　R

　　Data Analysis Expression (DAX)

　　Other

　　N/A - None of the above

　　08

　　If you answered "Other" to the prior question, list the specific applications and/or systems that you have worked with. If no experience, type "N/A".

　　09

　　Which of the following computer-related certifications/designations do you currently possess: (Select all that apply)

　　Project Management Professional (PMP)

　　CISCO Certified NetworkAssociate(CCNA)

　　Microsoft Certified Data Engineer

　　Six Sigma

　　Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

　　Microsoft Certified Solution Developer

　　Other (List/specify below)

　　N/A - I do not possess any computer-related certifications/designations

　　10

　　If you answered "Other" to the above question, list the other specific certifications/designations that you currently possess. If no experience, type "N/A".

　　11

　　As far as project management experience, have you led and completed a technology-related project?

　　Yes

　　No

　　12

　　Which of the following best describes your employment experience working for a utility company as an employee, subcontractor, independent contractor or consultant:

　　N/A - I have no experience in this area

　　I have worked for a communications utility company

　　I have worked for a natural gas utility company

　　I have worked for a water utility company

　　I have worked for an electric utility company

　　13

　　Did your experience working for a utility company, as an employee, subcontractor, independent contractor or consultant, include maintaining cyber security compliance as required by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)?

　　Yes

　　No

　　14

　　CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and educational records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history?

　　Yes

　　No

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　　City of Rochester

　　Address

　　201 4th Street SE Rochester, Minnesota, 55904

　　Phone

　　(507) 328-2555

　　Website

　　https://www.rochestermn.gov/employment

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