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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 925q revising the classification description for Systems Analyst.
ITEM EXPLANATION
The Personnel Department in concurrence with the Pol ice Department is recommending that the classification of Systems Analyst be revised. The Police Department has automated many of the functions since moving to the Safety Center. The Department believes there will be a need to hire a Systems Analyst in the future in order to provide a more efficient and effective computer operation.
The modification to the classification states the incumbent will no longer be required to have a knowledge of the operating system of the Hewlett Packard 3000. Instead, they must have a knowledge of the principal programming languages and software packages. There is now a need to have a broader area of expertise with the addition of micro-computers in the Police as well as other City departments. The Information Systems Director concurs with this recommendation.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no costs associated with the revision of this classification.
EXHIBITS
1. Resolution No. 9jSq , amending the classification plan and salary schedule.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9254
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASS IF ICATION
PLAN AND SALARY SCHEDULE OF THE CITY TO REVISE THE
CLASSIFICATION OF SYSTEMS ANALYST
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends and the City Council concurs, that the
classification of Systems Analyst should be revised in the City’s Classification
P1 an.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2, That the City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager to
revise the classification of Systems Analyst, as described in Attachment A,
attached hereto and made a part thereof.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of
the City of Carlsbad on the 13th day of October , 1987, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Pettine, Mamaux and Larson
NOES: None
ATTEST:
--/ Ra- AFETHA L. R4UTENKRANZ, City C
(SEAL)
Attachment €3
to Resolution No. @Sj
SYSTEMS ANALYST
DEFINITION
Under general direction, analyzes, defines and designs information systems; and
plans, organizes and controls the development and implementation of these
systems, and to do related work as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Analyzes, designs and develops applications systems and programs.
Modifies and enhances existing systems and programs.
Works with all departments to identify, define, and analyze data requirements
and problems.
Analyzes and defines user needs and specific project requests.
Assists in the development and modification of data processing standards and
procedures.
Coordinates and carries out testing and implementation of systems and programs.
Designs and recommends canputer report formats.
Develops systems documentation.
Provides traininq and assistance to personnel as necessary.
Investigates new technologies.
Solves and adapts problems presented so that they may fit within the operatinq
limitations of the equipment.
OUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principal programming languages, and software packages.
Development and implementation of business applications to be used for
municipal qovernments.
Methods of analyzing data processing systems.
Records storage and handling techniques.
Abilitv to:
Assist line and staff departments in identifyinq data processing needs and
develop cost effective manual or computer systems.
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Ability to: (cont Id. )
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Establish and
maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of
work.
Prepare detailed system flow charts and diaarams.
Analyze systems and procedural problems for long or short range information
needs.
Instruct professional, technical and clerical staff.
Develop total systems for computerization includina written design with flow charts, system programming, system debuqging, system manuals, user manuals,
and training of lay staff.
Estimate resource requirements and costs for developing specialized
software.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the
required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the
knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience
Two years of experience researching, analyzing and developing solutions, and
designing data processing related systems and procedures.
Education
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
with mafor coursework in computer science or a related field.