Business Analyst I (Salary commensurate with experience)

General Statement of Job

Under limited supervision is responsible for evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.

Minimum Training And Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fieldExperience: Six (6) years of progressive relevant experienceCertifications:

• Must be able to obtain required CJIS certification (including CJIS background check)
  
  

Preferred

Note:

• The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.
• Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including various computer equipment, telephone, fax machine, etc. Must be able to exert up to twenty-five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve lifting, walking or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of five to ten pounds.

Other Information

Specific Duties And Responsibilities Of Assignment

Public Safety Application Support

• Provide functional and technical support for applications and systems used by Police and Fire.
• Troubleshoot application issues and coordinate resolution with IT staff, users, vendors, and third-party support providers.
• Assist with system configuration, testing, upgrades, patches, integrations, and implementation of new functionality.
• Maintain knowledge of Public Safety applications and ensure systems remain current, reliable, and aligned with departmental needs.
• Coordinate testing and user acceptance prior to deploying significant system changes.
  
  

System Integration and Technology Planning

• Identify opportunities to integrate Public Safety systems to improve information sharing and operational efficiency.
• Assist departments with developing technology roadmaps and budget priorities.
  
  

Security, Reliability, and Continuity

• Work with IT personnel to support the security, availability, and reliability of Public Safety technology.
• Assist with identifying single points of failure and developing appropriate backup procedures, documentation, and knowledge transfer.
• Participate in planning for system redundancy, disaster recovery, business continuity, and technology replacement.
• Follow applicable City policies and security requirements when handling Public Safety systems and information.
  
  

DISCLAIMER: These assignment duties and responsibilities are in addition to all duties and responsibilities of an IT Business Analyst I. This assignment is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Health & Wellness

Employee Health Center (EHC)

The City of North Myrtle Beach (CNMB) provides an EHC for full-time employees and eligible dependents on the city’s health insurance plan. The EHC provides sick visits, primary care, onsite Rx, and annual physicals with no copays.

Wellness Benefit

The CNMB maintains a Wellness Incentive Plan (WIP) for full-time employees and spouses on the city’s health insurance plan. The WIP is designed to help reduce health risk among employees and promote a healthy workplace.

Participating In The WIP Provides The Benefits Of

• Saving money on insurance premiums
• Earning up to $505 in HRA funds
• Being proactive about your health
• Helping to keep City health insurance premiums low
  
  

Health Insurance (In-network)

• $1,000 individual deductible
• $3,000 family deductible
• Annual maximum out of pocket $3,000 per individual/ $7,500 per family including deductibles, copays and coinsurance
• Primary care $35 copay/ Specialty $45 copay
  
  

Health insurance deductions below Per Pay Period

PlansWellness ParticipantWellness Non-ParticipantEmployee$0.00$42.00Employee/Child$68.00$102.00Employee/Spouse$123.00$204.00Family$169.00$277.00Dental Insurance

• Preventative services covered at 100% in-network
• Major services covered at 50% in-network
• Annual maximum of $1,750
  
  

Prescription Benefits

• $10 Generic/$35 Formulary/$45 Non-Formulary
• Mail order and specialty pharmacy available
  
  

Vision Care

• $225 material allowance (in-network) every benefit period towards prescription or nonprescription eyewear with a one-time $25 copay
• In-network vision exams covered 100% with a $10 copay
  
  

Aquatic & Fitness Center

The CNMB offers full-time employees a discounted membership at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Membership can be paid through payroll deduction.

Other Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Holidays and Leave

Paid Holidays

• New Year’s Day
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Fourth of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Four floating holidays (two personal)
  
  

Vacation Leave

Years of ServiceRegular FT0 to 580 hours each year5 to 10120 hours each year10 or More160 hours each yearSick Time

• 80 hours annually on January 1st
• Unused sick time is paid out at 50% in February of the following year
  
  

Holiday Bonus

• Full-time employees, employed before August 15th of each year, are eligible for a Holiday Bonus
  
  

Employee Tenure

• Longevity awards at every five years of service (5 percent bonus)
  
  

Retirement

Retirement health insurance is available if eligibility requirements are met.

General Retirement

General Employees* are enrolled in a 401(a) account upon hire. The account is funded by contributions made by the employee and the City.

• City contributes 8% of employee’s salary & employee contributes a mandatory 2%
• Vesting: 5 years of service
  
  

Supplemental Retirement

457 Plan

Benefits

Designed for full-time employees to save and invest money with tax benefits. Contributions are made to an account based on the amount the employee chooses to allocate. Key features of the plan include:

• Flexible withdrawal upon separation from employment
• Withdrawals after age 59 1/2 or due to a qualified unforeseeable emergency
• For general employees*, the City will match contributions up to 6% of salary after 2 years of full-time employment.
  
  

Roth IRA

• Available for employees to complement other retirement plans by allowing for tax-free earnings and, if needed, flexible withdrawals.
• General Employees are all City of NMB employees that are not eligible for PEBA.
  
  

Life Insurance

Basic Term Life/AD&D

• Policy of $10,000 paid for by the City
  
  

Voluntary Term Life

• Coverage up to $200,000 not to exceed 5 times annual base salary
• Can also be purchased for spouse and/or children
  
  

General Employee*—Additional Term Life

• Mandatory coverage
• Employee benefit—1x annual salary
• Coverage can be purchased for spouse or children $10,000/$5,000
  
  

Disclaimer: The City reserves the right to modify or eliminate, determine eligibility changes and/or revise employee benefits plans, premiums, and/or benefits at any time with or without notice. Nothing described herein creates a contract. Programs are subject to annual appropriations, policies and benefits, and plan descriptions.