Analyzes, designs, and develops information systems relative to information needs of specific programs and activities of a department(s) or within a major functional area of information technology; develops information technology systems and other work procedures for the automation of processes and the production of data; develops plans for the implementation and support of recommended systems and processes; and performs other related duties as required.
There is one (1) permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Information Technology - Systems Support - Network Division in Hilo.

• Formulates plans for the conduct of studies relating to the various work processes and procedures that may be converted to information technology systems.
• Reviews records; interviews management personnel and employees.
• Observes work methods and flow of work to secure necessary data.
• Consolidates data; assesses and evaluates work processes and procedures that can be eliminated or consolidated.
• Determines the feasibility of mechanizing various work processes and procedures; determines the kinds of information systems required.
• Develops and prepares detailed plans and procedures for implementing new systems.
• Designs forms for review and implementation by agencies concerned.
• Prepares procedural manuals and operating standards.
• Advises and assists management regarding various problems associated with conversion to information technology.
• Works in close cooperation with operations and other departmental staff and with County level consultants in the field of information systems and analysis.
• Conducts analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of systems and procedures.
• Integrates systems development with similar information technology of other agencies; prepares correspondence and reports of work activities.
• Performs computer programming as a secondary assignment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Training and Experience: 
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree (scan and attach your official college transcript), and
• two and one-half (2 1/2) years of work experience in the research, analysis and design of information technology systems, and
• possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing. You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at the time of hire.

 Substitutions Allowed:

1. Excess experience at the fully competent level in computer systems analysis, which involved the research, analysis and design of information technology systems, may be substituted for education on a one for one basis (i.e., one (1) year of experience for one (1) year of education).
2. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems may be substituted for six (6) months of the required information systems analysis experience.
3. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or Management Information Systems may be substituted for one and one-half (1 ½) years of the required information systems analysis experience.

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully.Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application. 
Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process. 

Knowledge of: principles and practices of public administration, organization, and management; information systems and analysis, design, and development; knowledge of electronic computers, data storage media/devices and other peripheral equipment, their capabilities and general processes; computer programming techniques; technical aspects of information technology, e.g., data base/data communication concepts; data sources and flow, interactions of complex systems, and capabilities and limitations of systems software and computer equipment; research and analytical methods and techniques; and principles of report writing.

Ability to:  gather, analyze, correlate, and evaluate facts, and make sound judgments; apply analytical reasoning; read and comprehend information technology manuals and other written materials; determine feasibility of converting various manual work processes to computer operations; analyze and apply machine capabilities to data processing operations; understand the legal and procedural requirements and the functions and organization of the programs under study; recommend procedures for conversion to information technology systems;
plan efficient layouts, workflow procedures and processes, and integrate these into a complete information technology systems plan; prepare clear and concise reports and operating procedures; follow oral and written instructions; and establish an effective working relationship with manufacturers' representatives, departmental officials and employees.

Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities may be required to perform the duties of certain positions. For such positions, certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.

Requests for selective certification must show the relationship between the specialized training and/or experience requested and the duties of the position to be filled.

Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

• an official college transcript,
• a valid driver's license,
• a temporary assignment verification, 
• professional licenses, and/or
• certificates.

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.
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