Position Information
Join the Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector's (ACTTC) office as an
EFS Business Systems Analyst - Confidential!
Salary Range
$47.08 - $57.23/Hourly
$3,766.40 - $4,587.40/Biweekly
$8,188.47 - $9,953.82/Monthly
$98,261.61 - $119,445.88/Annually
Starting salary up to $57.23/hour ($119,445/year), an additional $1.50/hour "Confidential" premium on top of the hourly pay rate, plus a competitive total compensation package!
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits including:
Confidential Premium - Positions designated "Confidential" receive an additional $1.50/hour premium on top of the hourly pay rate
Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $1250 and ongoing education/training opportunities
Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
The Department
The Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector Office (ACTTC) provides a broad range of quality accounting, financial reporting, auditing, collection, financing, and investing services to County departments, agencies, districts, and the public. Its mission is to provide reliable and relevant financial services in an efficient, ethical, and effective manner to the citizens of Sonoma County while promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability.
The Position
Responsibilities
As the Enterprise Financial Systems (EFS) Business Systems Analyst, you will combine business planning expertise with information technology in order to analyze and translate departmental business requirements into system deployments. You will be involved with designing technology solutions relating to the EFS and its supporting applications. You will also take the lead role for support of Asset Management, Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Grants modules within EFS. Additional responsibilities may include:
Troubleshooting system issues and working as a liaison between technical support and end users to identify problems and test possible solutions
Managing system enhancement projects, updates, and efforts, as well as executing test plans for system changes, and creating documentation associated with system changes
Participating in cross-training on other EFS modules to provide support to both end users and other team members
Recommending and executing system improvement plans based on reviews of existing business processes and system functionality
Conferring with representatives of customer departments regarding EFS capabilities and system-based solutions to address business requirements
Creating and maintaining system and/or customer support documentation and training materials
The Ideal Candidate Will Be a Solution-focused Collaborator Who Can Effectively Work With Technical And Non-technical Team Members. Additionally, The Ideal Candidate Will Possess
Experience with PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain Management and Microsoft Office Applications (e.g., Excel, Sharepoint, Outlook, Access)
Knowledge of Financial System reporting solutions such as EFS, SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services), queries, and Simpler EFS
The ability to analyze internal and third-party documentation to solve system and business process problems
Experience with configuring and troubleshooting software
The ability to work independently while prioritizing projects under time constraints
Knowledge of public sector financial business processes or accounting practices
Strong customer service mindset, and exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Typically, three (3) years of full-time or its equivalent experience analyzing business processes and information systems and managing complex business projects, which must have included two (2) years of design and project management responsibility for small and medium business applications.
Education:
Any combination of education, training and experience, which provides an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Typically, possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information processing, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
License:
Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of project analysis and management on large business implementation or change management projects; methods of long-term strategic management and technical planning; business and financial best practices; methods of developing business process specifications; procedures and methods for testing business functions; principles and practices of producing effective project documentation; application software including presentation, spreadsheet and word processing applications; business systems applications in finance, and/or human resources; enterprise resource planning systems.
Ability to:
Analyze, evaluate and integrate business processes and procedures; develop and document business and technical process, functions and procedures; apply the principles of business or public administration and marketing; coordinate and manage large groups of people from various business units or departments in business re-engineering projects; work closely with technical and business managers and staff in a teamwork setting; develop a solid understanding of departmental business processes and technology requirements; read and interpret a variety of technical manuals and instructions; respond to requests and inquiries from external groups and citizens, business and automated system users; employ high levels of independent judgment and decision-making in the process of problem resolution; prioritize and meet project timelines; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
How To Apply
Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (******** ), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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