Sr Systems Analyst
Apply NowCompany: City of Las Vegas, NV
Location: Las Vegas, NV 89110
Description:
Salary: $38.58 - $54.29 Hourly
Location : City of Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25FEB2266-O
Department: Department of Innovation and Technology
Division: IT - Application Services
Opening Date: 02/13/2025
Closing Date: 2/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: LVCEA
About the Position
Career Opportunity:
The city of Las Vegas invites applicants for Sr. Systems Analyst. This position participates in the more complex and difficult application of information technologies to business opportunities and solutions; assists in establishing, maintaining and enforcing development standards, processes and procedures; serves as the technical lead on computer applications from project initialization through implementation and validation; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
The ideal candidate:
This position will assist in enhancing our hardware and software inventory processes in the city. The ideal candidate will have a ServiceNow Certified System Administrator certification or be willing to obtain one within the first six (6) months of employment.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the advanced journey-level class in the Systems Analyst series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series. Employees at this level are required to be fully aware of all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives direction from higher level supervisory and management staff.
Type of Examination:A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The supplemental questions are the examination. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from a recruitment or removal from a city position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list, and must be worked on individually by the applicant only. The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.
Eligible List:
You must score 70% or higher on the written examination to be placed on the eligible list.
Selection Process
Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job." Some positions may require preliminary background checks. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/ or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions:
Plans, directs and participates in the evaluation, design, testing and maintenance of computer applications. Participates in the peer review of other team members for accuracy, proper work methods and techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications. Assists in the development, maintenance and quality control of programming and documentation standards. Provides in-depth analysis for establishment of new systems and enhancements to existing systems. Develops, documents and maintains computer systems design including, but not limited to, screens, reports, interfaces and programs; writes and tests new computer applications and systems; develops accurate time lines for assigned projects. Consults with representatives from city departments and external organizations to resolve problems; identifies and coordinates system activities with users and internal departmental organizations. Monitors and evaluates operations and activities of assigned system responsibilities; recommends improvements and modifications; produces functional and visual design recommendations. Performs database analysis to determine the most effective database designs; develops and implements new and improved database tables; creates and runs reports. Prepares documentation for new systems and changes to existing systems; in accordance with established standards and procedures. Administers the functionality of payroll administration and financial modules within the Oracle eBusiness Suite including, but not limited to design, establishment, modification and monitoring of business rules and interfaces; report and query administration including definition, design, implementation and management; and serving as the subject matter expert to management and key operating personnel. Conducts or participates in business rules assessments; develops and implements rules and objects. Performs all duties and job responsibilities of a Systems Analyst.
Marginal Functions:
Stays abreast of new computer programs or applications and trends or innovations in the assigned department; researches of new computer software and hardware; searches new web technologies and analyzes their possible application in the city. Assists other departments with program and operational issues; analyzes causes of issues and recommends solutions or corrective actions. Integrates commercial off the shelf software into the city's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment. Assists in the validation of new applications or modifications; assists in the development of validation criteria. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible applications development and systems analysis experience with both commercial off-the-shelf solutions and custom applications.
Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in computer sciences, business administration, management information systems or a field related to the essential functions.
Oracle Certified Application Developer is desirable, if applicable.
May substitute combination of equivalent education and related experience. The city assesses 1.5 years of fulltime experience as equivalent to one year of education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Organizational structure, policies and operating procedures of the department and division.
Generally accepted software and system development life cycle processes.
Generally accepted validation and testing processes.
Generally accepted programming and documentation methods.
Principles and techniques of lead supervision.
Principles and techniques of project leadership.
Object and service oriented design concepts.
In addition to the above qualifications for Senior Systems Analyst:
When Assigned to Oracle ERP Support:
Oracle Relational Database Management System (RDBMS).
Oracle application middleware, user interface, reporting, query and backend development tools.
Oracle Human Resource, Payroll, Financials and self-service modules.
Structured Query Language (SQL).
When Assigned to Business Intelligence:
Advanced business intelligence administration.
Business rules and object development and support techniques.
Skills in:
Independently, and as a team member, performing the most difficult analysis and design activities assigned.
Analyzing, designing, and implementing complex information technology solutions.
Reading, understanding and applying relevant information from technical publications, manuals and other applicable media.
Working independently with minimal supervision while adhering to the direction established by management and established policies, procedures and task assignments.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Competencies:
Core Workforce Competencies
Professionalism - Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.
Effective Communication - Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.
Customer Focus - Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.
Adaptability - Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.
Problem Solving - Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.
Productive Partnerships - Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.
Technical and Safety Expertise - Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.
CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
LVCEA Compensation and Benefits - 2025
COMPENSATION
Annual Base Pay Increases
BENEFITS
Uniform Allowance
Tool/Equipment Allowance
Retirement
Deferred Compensation
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS
VACATION (Hours/Year)
HOLIDAYS
SICK LEAVE
RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE
NOTE: Benefits subject to change
Revised 01/2025
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in DISQUALIFICATION from the selection process.Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
02
What is the highest level of education have you completed?
03
Please disclose the discipline of your degree. Type N/A if you do not have a degree.
04
How many years of increasingly responsible applications development and systems analysis experience do you have with both commercial off-the-shelf solutions and custom applications?
05
SUPPLEMENTAL EXAMINATION: Questions 6 through 12 below are the examination for this recruitment. Your responses to the following questions will be read and scored by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). While reviewing your responses, the SME will not have access to your application/resume. Although you may have some of this information on your application, you will need to answer the questions completely. In order to give the SME the best opportunity to evaluate your responses, please make sure you read the question carefully and fully answer all the questions asked. This is your only opportunity to provide detailed information. Failure to provide full and complete answers may affect the outcome of your score and placement on the eligibility list. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE YOUR RESUME.
06
Please describe your experience managing physical or software inventory. Tools Methods Size of the inventory If applicable, how many sites?If you do not have this experience type "NA".
07
Please describe in detail your experience administering or using ServiceNow.If you do not have this experience type "NA".
08
Please describe in detail your experience with the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management (HAM) moduleIf you do not have this experience type "NA".
09
Please describe in detail your experience with the ServiceNow Software Asset Management (SAM) moduleIf you do not have this experience type "NA".
10
Please describe in detail any experience you have as a team lead.If you do not have this experience type "NA".
11
Please describe in detail your most significant accomplishment in organizing, classifying, cataloging, and sorting many items, physical or otherwise.If you do not have this experience type "NA".
12
Please describe your experience managing databases. Please list your software tools to manage and generate reports on large datasets. Please describe in detail how you used these tools and what you accomplished.
Required Question
Location : City of Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25FEB2266-O
Department: Department of Innovation and Technology
Division: IT - Application Services
Opening Date: 02/13/2025
Closing Date: 2/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: LVCEA
About the Position
Career Opportunity:
The city of Las Vegas invites applicants for Sr. Systems Analyst. This position participates in the more complex and difficult application of information technologies to business opportunities and solutions; assists in establishing, maintaining and enforcing development standards, processes and procedures; serves as the technical lead on computer applications from project initialization through implementation and validation; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
The ideal candidate:
This position will assist in enhancing our hardware and software inventory processes in the city. The ideal candidate will have a ServiceNow Certified System Administrator certification or be willing to obtain one within the first six (6) months of employment.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the advanced journey-level class in the Systems Analyst series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series. Employees at this level are required to be fully aware of all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives direction from higher level supervisory and management staff.
Type of Examination:A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The supplemental questions are the examination. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from a recruitment or removal from a city position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list, and must be worked on individually by the applicant only. The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.
Eligible List:
You must score 70% or higher on the written examination to be placed on the eligible list.
Selection Process
Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job." Some positions may require preliminary background checks. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/ or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions:
Marginal Functions:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible applications development and systems analysis experience with both commercial off-the-shelf solutions and custom applications.
Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in computer sciences, business administration, management information systems or a field related to the essential functions.
Oracle Certified Application Developer is desirable, if applicable.
May substitute combination of equivalent education and related experience. The city assesses 1.5 years of fulltime experience as equivalent to one year of education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Organizational structure, policies and operating procedures of the department and division.
Generally accepted software and system development life cycle processes.
Generally accepted validation and testing processes.
Generally accepted programming and documentation methods.
Principles and techniques of lead supervision.
Principles and techniques of project leadership.
Object and service oriented design concepts.
In addition to the above qualifications for Senior Systems Analyst:
When Assigned to Oracle ERP Support:
Oracle Relational Database Management System (RDBMS).
Oracle application middleware, user interface, reporting, query and backend development tools.
Oracle Human Resource, Payroll, Financials and self-service modules.
Structured Query Language (SQL).
When Assigned to Business Intelligence:
Advanced business intelligence administration.
Business rules and object development and support techniques.
Skills in:
Independently, and as a team member, performing the most difficult analysis and design activities assigned.
Analyzing, designing, and implementing complex information technology solutions.
Reading, understanding and applying relevant information from technical publications, manuals and other applicable media.
Working independently with minimal supervision while adhering to the direction established by management and established policies, procedures and task assignments.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Competencies:
Core Workforce Competencies
Professionalism - Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.
Effective Communication - Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.
Customer Focus - Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.
Adaptability - Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.
Problem Solving - Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.
Productive Partnerships - Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.
Technical and Safety Expertise - Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.
CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
LVCEA Compensation and Benefits - 2025
COMPENSATION
Annual Base Pay Increases
- Negotiated as part of the collective bargaining process.
- Step (Merit) Increase - typically awarded on the anniversary date of hire, up to range maximum.
BENEFITS
Uniform Allowance
- Available for some classifications.
Tool/Equipment Allowance
- Available for some classifications.
Retirement
- Benefit eligible employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.25 percent (current percentage for employees hired 7/1/15 and after) for each year of service, applied to the employee's highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the City's salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.
Deferred Compensation
- The city offers a 457(b) Plan which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Five medical plans, two dental and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium.
Life and AD&D Insurance
- City provides $20,000 policies at no cost.
- Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.
Disability Insurance
- City provides a long term disability policy:
- LTD: Employees who normally work at least 30 hours/week are eligible. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.
Employee Assistance Program
ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS
- Employees covered by a City health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at ARC Health and Wellness..
VACATION (Hours/Year)
- Year 1-2: 80 hours
- Years 3-7: 120 hours
- Years 8-10: 128 hours
- Years 11-15: 180 hours
- Year 16 and over: 200 hours
- Maximum accrual: 250 hours, if hired after 12/3/2014
- Sell-back: Up to 60 hours each year; must leave a balance of 40 hours in leave bank.
HOLIDAYS
- City provides 12 paid holidays plus a birthday holiday.
SICK LEAVE
- Sick Leave:104 hours per year
- Maximum Accrual: 420 hours, if hired after 12/03/2014
- Sick Leave Bonus:Negotiated sick leave bonus
- Payout at Separation: See contract
RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE
- Available for purchase - retiree pays full cost of premiums.
NOTE: Benefits subject to change
Revised 01/2025
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in DISQUALIFICATION from the selection process.Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- I agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that my responses can be verified from information included within the application.
02
What is the highest level of education have you completed?
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
- None
03
Please disclose the discipline of your degree. Type N/A if you do not have a degree.
04
How many years of increasingly responsible applications development and systems analysis experience do you have with both commercial off-the-shelf solutions and custom applications?
- No Experience
- Less than 3 years
- 3-5 years of experience
- 6-8 years of experience
- 9 or more years of Experience
05
SUPPLEMENTAL EXAMINATION: Questions 6 through 12 below are the examination for this recruitment. Your responses to the following questions will be read and scored by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). While reviewing your responses, the SME will not have access to your application/resume. Although you may have some of this information on your application, you will need to answer the questions completely. In order to give the SME the best opportunity to evaluate your responses, please make sure you read the question carefully and fully answer all the questions asked. This is your only opportunity to provide detailed information. Failure to provide full and complete answers may affect the outcome of your score and placement on the eligibility list. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE YOUR RESUME.
- I have read, understand and will comply with the above information.
06
Please describe your experience managing physical or software inventory. Tools Methods Size of the inventory If applicable, how many sites?If you do not have this experience type "NA".
07
Please describe in detail your experience administering or using ServiceNow.If you do not have this experience type "NA".
08
Please describe in detail your experience with the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management (HAM) moduleIf you do not have this experience type "NA".
09
Please describe in detail your experience with the ServiceNow Software Asset Management (SAM) moduleIf you do not have this experience type "NA".
10
Please describe in detail any experience you have as a team lead.If you do not have this experience type "NA".
11
Please describe in detail your most significant accomplishment in organizing, classifying, cataloging, and sorting many items, physical or otherwise.If you do not have this experience type "NA".
12
Please describe your experience managing databases. Please list your software tools to manage and generate reports on large datasets. Please describe in detail how you used these tools and what you accomplished.
Required Question