Business Systems Analyst I

The Business Systems Analysts I position performs duties related to software application implementation, user adoption, support, training, development, troubleshooting, and administration of vendor applications. This posting is to fill one Analyst I position with a focus on multiple systems within Buncombe County.

Familiarity with the following technologies is preferred:

Examples of job duties:

Purpose of the position:

The primary purpose of this position is to analyze, develop, configure, install, and maintain complete application systems across multiple platforms and technologies to meet County business needs and to serve as the primary IT contact providing routine technical analytical support to information systems in the IT Operations or Business Technology area.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience involving software support or operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Training and Experience:

Experience writing SQL queries; knowledge of industry standard programming languages; report writing experience using industry standard report writing tools like Crystal Reports or Microsoft Reporting Services

Essential Functions of the position:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. In addition, Buncombe County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.

Applicants for employment are invited to participate in the affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our affirmative action program. We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women, minorities, veterans and disabled employees to apply. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.