Jr. IT Analyst - Non-Merit

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Office of Information Technology.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, identifies and specifies business requirements, resources and processes for a sub-system or major system modification. Uses advanced analytical tools and methods to analyze and streamline business processes. Conducts business requirements reviews and independently formulates logical statements of business requirements.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Develops functional/non-functional system requirements using documented business requirements.
• Works with development staff and/or vendor staff to create prototype designs for medium-risk projects. Creates detailed unit/system testing scripts based on functional requirements.
• Assesses and develops recommendations for process improvements and technology solutions in County agencies.
• Conducts in-depth analysis of County systems, operations, and procedures through interviews with Agency representatives and the review of existing policy and procedure documents.
• Captures, consolidates, and communicates information from the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and vendors to the rest of the team.
• Translates client requirements into highly specific functional/non-functional requirements documents.
• Assesses business opportunities, defines problems and identifies business solutions.
• Responsible for the high-level design and integration of software development by effectively partnering with business users, project managers and application developers.
• Will analyze existing business processes and data flows to develop system designs, delivery roadmaps and integrations to other systems.
• Generally, demonstrate knowledge of application systems in area of responsibility to identify, evaluate and define impacts of changes.
• Identifies opportunities for increasing business/technical process efficiencies through the application of technology.
• Confers with County agencies and provides advice, consultation, and technical assistance throughout project implementation.
• Provides quality customer service.
• Participates in user training or often conducts the training when needed.

(Note: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field
plus
a minimum of one (1) year of directly related experience working within all or part of the Essential Duties described above. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Previous IT experience is required.

(Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four (4) years for the required education. Additional education in a field listed above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.)

Conditions of Employment

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.