[Hiring] Network Systems Analyst I @San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District

Role Description

We are excited you are considering the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District as a place for employment! The Valley Air District is a public health agency serving the eight counties of California’s San Joaquin Valley, an area that has achieved significant air quality improvements over the past several decades but continues to face some of the most challenging air quality conditions in the nation. Through science-based planning, innovative emission reduction strategies, and collaboration with businesses, communities, and partner agencies, the District works to improve the health and quality of life for all Valley residents.

Achieving this mission requires a professional, collaborative, and service-oriented organization. To that end, the District maintains the STAR work culture grounded in Service, Teamwork, Attitude, and Respect. This culture shapes how employees collaborate, approach their work with professionalism and accountability, engage with stakeholders, and deliver thoughtful, efficient, and innovative solutions.

The Valley Air District is recruiting for a Network Systems Analyst I to fill a current vacancy assigned to the Information Technology Services Department located in Fresno, California. The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies.

After two years of service, incumbents may be eligible to advance to the Network Systems Analyst II classification. At the II level, incumbents are fully competent and independently perform the full range of Network Systems Analyst duties. The current salary range for Network Systems Analyst II is $7,806.01 to $9,488.42 per month.

Network Systems Analyst I is the entry-level class in the professional information systems support series. Incumbents perform routine office automation analysis and network systems work under close supervision, including:

• Determining system needs
• Installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining system hardware and software
• Conducting user training
• Installing and maintaining local area networks

Network Systems Analyst II is the journey-level class in the series. Under general supervision, incumbents are fully competent to perform the full range of office automation analysis work including complex and sophisticated systems analysis and implementation.

Qualifications

• Level I: Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in information systems, computer science, or a closely related discipline.
• Basic knowledge of network systems hardware, software, and design is desired.
• Experience in the analysis, design, programming, or implementation of automated systems may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years.
• Level II: In addition to the above, two (2) years of experience as a Network Systems Analyst I with the District.

Requirements

• Knowledge of:
  • Principles, practices, and techniques of information systems analysis, including hardware and software options
  • Personal computer hardware and software, including local and wide area networking
  • Principles and practices for efficiently purchasing, operating, maintaining, and repairing systems
  • Principles and practices for analyzing, implementing, and supporting Geographical Information Systems (GIS) such as ArcGIS or similar programs.
• Skill in:
  • Analyzing office automation problems, formulating and evaluating alternatives, and making sound recommendations
  • Troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining personal computer, local area network, and wide area network hardware and software
  • Training user staff in the operation of new or revised computer applications
  • Preparing written training and resource materials
  • Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials
  • Making oral presentations
  • Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Other Requirements:
  • Where applicable, a valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
  • Must be able to attend work on a daily basis as scheduled.

Selection Process

All applications will be reviewed and screened based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a written examination. Employment consideration may be weighted as follows:

• Written Examination: Pass/Fail
• Oral Exam at 100%

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection process.

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District participates in the E-Verify Program. The Valley Air District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.