The City of Fairfield is accepting applications for an IT Analyst I - GIS/Utilities vacancy within the Public Works Department! The deadline to apply is September 5, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. with interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of October 7, 2024.

The City of Fairfield Public Works Department’s Water Division is recruiting for the role of IT Analyst I – GIS/Utilities. This individual will assist with maintaining the Geographic Information System (GIS) and its related applications for the City’s utilities division. This includes the City’s water and wastewater infrastructure, as well as other aspects of the City's infrastructure.

This classification is represented by Fairfield General Management Association (FGMA) and offers an excellent benefits package including:

CalPERS pension (Classic 2.5% @ 55 OR 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS member)
Generous contributions to medical, dental, and vision plans
- 3 medical carriers to choose from: Kaiser, Sutter Health or Western Health
144.86 hours of personal leave (cashable) annually, plus vacation and sick leave
City paid retirement health savings contributions and life insurance
10.40% City paid deferred comp contribution (mandatory employee contribution is 4.10%)
A 9/80 schedule with the 1st and 3rd Friday off every month off

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class in the Information Technology Analyst series. This class is distinguished from the journey level by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series and may perform less than the full range of duties assigned to the series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

The Information Technology Analyst I receives supervision from the Senior Information Technology Analyst.

Information Technology Analyst I incumbents work initially under immediate supervision from an assigned supervisor while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as the procedures and processes of the assigned areas of responsibilities are learned. Incumbents may exercise technical and functional supervision of lower-level information technology personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science, information technology or a closely related field.

Experience:

One year of experience with applications and operations of computers is required.
Additional relevant technical experience that demonstrates the ability to perform analytical duties in assigned technology area may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. Possession of one or more approved and industry certificates and/or completion of other approved technology-related training may substitute for some or all of the required education.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position.

Depending upon assignment, demonstrated technical competency and/or certification pertaining to the information technology used by the appointing department may be required.

Must be able to maintain the same level of security as when first hired. Failure to maintain this level of security clearance is grounds for dismissal.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Incumbents assigned to the Information Technology Analyst I classification initially perform the following duties in a learning and/or on-the-job training capacity.

Evaluates customer technical needs and conducts organizational analyses and recommends solutions; plans, determines requirements, designs, builds, customizes, tests, implements, maintains and/or a variety of hardware and software systems, integrating City network infrastructure and/or other systems; considers standard operating procedures (SOPs), acceptable system security risk, and other related elements.
Assists in the development of automated systems, database design and new policies and procedures to implement same; writes and tests programs; prepares customer/user and operational documentation to implement automated information processing system; develops input forms/report formats; develops and documents back-up and recovery procedures for computer programming systems; assists in customer/user training.
Receives and analyzes request for changes to existing systems; provides professional customer support for system-related software and/or hardware issues, needs, or requirements; interacts with clients to analyze system requirements; determines conversion impact; recommends technology solutions to improve operations; prepares and tests programs to effect necessary changes in information output.
Researches data processing problems to discover source of errors; analyzes systems information and makes necessary program operational and/or documentation changes to correct errors.
Determines drafts cost benefit analyses related to recommended technical solutions; evaluates risk options; ensures project compliance with City procedures or protocols, budgetary constraints and staff/resource utilization.
Is responsible for the coordination and completion of projects that are limited in scope and/or specific to area of assignment; develops and monitors project budgets and resources; interfaces with clients to define project scope and review project activities, recommendations and outcomes; coordinates the use of project resources based on project requirements; designs and implements project testing and quality assurance processes.
Coordinates information technology activities of City department(s), division staff, and/or vendors consistent with project plans; identifies and resolves obstacles to progress, prepares for and manages delivery and installation.
Prepares technical documentations, procedural plans, reports, correspondence and other documents; participates on committees and task forces; attends meetings, conferences and training sessions.
Builds and maintains positive and professional working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, vendors, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Exercises technical or functional supervision over technical and/or para-professional staff. Exercises functional supervision over other professional staff on a project basis.
Provides technical and functional supervision of contractors/vendors.
Provides after hours technology support as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

When assigned to Geographic Information Systems (in addition to general duties) duties may include but are not limited to:

Conducts complex spatial/surface analysis using a variety of GIS software tools; utilizes multiple databases and GIS software to perform spatial analysis for special projects working with a team of users, from the City and other organizations, involving a major policy area or concern.
Analyzes GIS needs of assigned department and implements GIS projects and applications, databases, and related products for City departments and outside agencies; prepares and coordinates project scopes, procedure flow-charts, and schedules with customers and programmers.
Performs GIS database management and administration tasks; troubleshoots and resolves database problems; monitors and tunes database applications; verifies the integrity of data within the database.
Designs and modifies database structures, tables, and files.
Builds and maintains GIS related web-based applications for the City internal and external websites.
Interacts with clients to determine their business requirements and may write computer programs and/or scripting in order to automate GIS processes.
Troubleshoots hardware and software problems; provides or recommends appropriate solutions and keeps current on the latest computer hardware and software available.
Creates and edits geospatial data, using GPS and digitizing techniques; creates and edits maps, integrating a range of data formats, and using state-of-the-art technology.
Attends training meetings to enhance knowledge of GIS system use; applies and documents new techniques as they are implemented.
Evaluates operations and makes strategic recommendations about the GIS program direction and GIS project priorities. Recommends operating standards and procedures.
Provides after hours technology support as assigned.
Provides technical and functional supervision of contractors/vendors.

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IT Analyst I - GIS / Utilities