Applications Analyst 1-3

Salary : $52,924.00 - $116,592.00 Annually
Location : DWSD -735 Randolph Detroit MI 48226, MI
Job Type: Classified- Regular (DWSD Only)
Job Number: MM-032025-501016
Department: Water Department
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: 9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

Description

This is not a Civil Service Position. DWSD employees are subject to provisions of Court Orders entered in United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Case No. 77-71100 with regard to certain terms and conditions of employment. DWSD does not honor reversion rights for internal candidates.

SUMMARY:
The Applications Analyst 1-3 designs plans and designs,configures,develops,andimplementsnewapplicationsandapplication enhancements.
ESSENTIALJOBFUNCTIONS:
Meet with customers to define business requirements, applications and systems goals, and to identify and resolve applications and systems issues. Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing applications and systems, and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these applications and systems.

Assist in the deployment of new applications and in delivering enhancements to existing applications. Perform application design, configuration, and integration. Can develop and maintain programs written in common programming languages including stored procedures and web services. Conduct cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for applications and systems in order to aid management in making acquisition and implementation decisions. Coordinate and perform tests for existing and new applications, including user acceptance.

Provide training to end users. Identify potential risks and dependencies between applications, systems and business processes and provide solutions, impacts and recommendations to resolve conflicts if they should arise. Develop application prototypes and mockups to present to the project user group in an effort to collect functional clarifications and requirements. Plan, design, and implement additions, upgrades, replacements, or retirement of applications including the database management environment on the Web to support the capacity to store a substantial amount of data. A valid Michigan Driver's License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain. Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties. Provide on the job training.
RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS: Assist other IT staff and IT management as needed with overflow activities involving the support and maintenance of computers, printers, applications, databases, networks, servers, storage, and data center facilities, and the installation, decommissioning, and relocation of related IT equipment. Perform related work duties as assigned.

REQUIREDKNOWLEDGE,SKILLSANDABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Web-based programming language(such as Java, Ruby, C#)
• Webtechnologies:HTTP,HTML,CSS,XSLT,DOM,JavaScript,Servlets,JSP,ASP,AJAX,WebServices

• User interface design and graphic software
• Operating system knowledge(Windows ,Linux)
• Version Control Systems(such as CVS,SVN)
• Relational Databases(Oracle, SQL Server, schema design, object model relationships)Provide operational support
• Web Server(such as Apache, Tomcat, Mongrel ,IIS)
• System Development Life cycle and Agile development methodologies
• COBIT and ITIL, including Change Management, Software/Systems Development Life Cycle for application development and management
• Reporting tools(such as Business Objects and COGNOS)

APPLICATIONS ANALYST CLASS CODE:

• Principles and practices of the functions performed by IT Services
• Hardware,software,application,databaseandnetworkenvironmentscurrentlyinuseatDWSD

• PrinciplesandtechniquesofapplicationdevelopmentandlanguagesinuseatDWSD
• Principlesandtechniquesofsystemsanalysis,designanddevelopmentlifecycle
• Installationandmaintenanceofhardware,software,application,database,andnetworkcomponents
• Water and waste water business functions and operations

SKILLTO:

• Independently,andaspartofateamprovidingtimely,highqualitycustomer-focusedservices
• Work in a busy environment, with frequent interruptions and still be able to prioritize and resolve conflicting requests
• Work in a professional manner with access to confidential and other data types
• Exercisegoodjudgment,discretion,maintainsconfidentiality,andworkwithindependence,initiative and professionalism
• Work in a team environment that provides the capacity for IT project delivery
• Resolve technology and user issues both verbally and in writing to end-users of varying computing skills
• Deliver quality written and presentations, including the ability to make technology understandable to end-users
• Understand and translate the needs of varied users into IT system requirements
• Use advanced technology

ABILITY TO:

• Organize, perform and or coordinate technology tasks and projects
• Install, remove, and make modifications to technology
• Instruct groups or individuals on technology
• Deliver quality customer service to users
• Write technical and non- documentation.
• Interact and communicate with IT staff and business users
• Apply IT policies and programs in a manner aligned with the Department mission, goals, and strategies
• Learn new application software packages, operating systems ,and IT processes and procedures
• Effectively utilize appropriate security and safety equipment and procedures
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate frequently with team members and other units across the Department about process, equipment or potential problems
• Develop proficiency in unit specific operations and software
• Direct team activities or to work as a team member
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Consult, coordinate and communicate with business units and IT staff to refine business requirements into tangible, functional requirements and technical specifications that both business and IT staff are able to interpret

• Responsible for capacity planning and management, security planning and management, data management, systems maintenance, and performance management of one or more systems
• Plan, design, and implement IT-related policies and procedures

• Participateininformationtechnologyplanningforhardware,software,andinfrastructure
• Coordinate with staff in various areas in different roles (application, project and technical management) developing different components of the functional design and requirements
• Provide solutions and recommendations which integrate with current and future database, application, and infrastructure architectures
• Identify potential risks and dependencies between applications, systems and business processes and provides solutions, impacts and recommendations to resolve conflicts if they should arise
• Demonstrate ability to compose and provide project and technical documentation, including functional requirements and use cases, and technical specifications
• Develop application prototypes and mock up stop resent to the project user group in an effort tocollect functional clarifications and requirements
• Provide production support for new and existing applications/interfaces.
• Provide technical support resolving incidents ,and creating/closing tickets
• Maintain working knowledge of current industry information, vendor direction, new and emerging products, and technical architectures and approaches related to current and future organizational needs
• Plan,design,andimplementadditions,upgrades,replacements,orretirementofapplicationsincluding the database management environment on the Web to support the capacity to store a substantial amount of data

Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AN EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry)

LEVEL I

• Associate'sdegreeinComputerScience,InformationTechnologyorrelated field and one(1) to three

(3)yearsofexperience;orcombinationofrelatedworkexperienceandeducation

• Possess a domain-specific entry level certification (i.e. Certified Business Process Analyst, JAVA Programming Associate)
• Acquire and maintain a vendor specific domain "associate" or "foundational" level certification (i.e. Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate or Oracle Certified Associate) within two (2) years of Level 1 designation

LEVEL II

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• Three(3) to five(5)yearsofrelatedworkexperience;orcombinationofrelatedworkexperienceand Education

LEVEL III

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience

Supplemental Information
ESSENTIALREQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This position requires physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear see, and perform repetitive motions.

Essential duties require the mental and/orphysicalabilitytoworkinastandardofficeenvironment;readfineprintonblueprintsanddisplay

terminals;conversebytelephone,two-wayradioandinpersonusingwritinginstruments,calculators,and personal computers;andstrengthtoliftandcarryupto40pounds.

The work requires the ability to distinguish colors and to hear audible alarms.

Incumbents may be subject to potentially hazardous physical conditions, atmospheric conditions, extreme temperatures, intense noise, and/or vehicle traffic. Employees will also be required to pass a bio-mechanical physical.
Environmental Working Requirements:
Workisperformedwithinanoffice,plantenvironment,remotesites,orotherlocationswithintheDWSDService Area.Employeeswithinthisclassificationmaybeexposedtodustandelectricalconnections,andfrequentwork with computer equipment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Michigan Driver's License

Ability to work irregular hours, commute to DWSD facilities and work sites, and respond to after-hour emergencies and on-call responses

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. Employees in this class are required to undergo alcohol and drug screening and are subject to a criminal background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit