Riverside County, CA
IT Business Systems Analyst III - Fire
Riverside County, CA, Perris, California, United States, 92571
Salary :
$104,825.45 - $146,656.28 Annually Location :
Perris Job Type:
Regular Job Number:
25-86117-06 Department:
Fire Division:
Fire Protection - Forest Opening Date:
08/21/2025 Closing Date:
9/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside Fire Department is seeking an IT Business Systems Analyst III (BSA III) to join their team located in Perris.
The BSA III will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and leading work/ projects related to integrated solutions, as well as participating in research and development of new technologies to enhance and improve the customer experience. Multiple levels of analysis will be required such as process and system analysis, refining and documenting the business requirements of customers included in the development, implementation, and production support of integrated systems. Additionally, the BSA III will interact, coordinate, and collaborate with internal support teams (e.g., Database Administrators, Systems Administrators, Technical Services support staff, Applications Support staff, Help Desk Staff, and Business Relationship Managers) and act a as a liaison with internal department stakeholders.
Competitive candidates will have technical expertise in PowerBI, Crystal Reports, and programmatic knowledge of modern web applications application development for both internal (intranet) and public-facing web platforms, MS SQL server management including administration, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Candidates with experience in technical project management within a public safety environment and proficient in Power BI are highly preferred.
Meet The Team! Theis one of the largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations in California. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 22 partner agencies and has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Conduct systems analysis and design of business processes involving evaluation of current and proposed information and business process flow, available and emerging technology hardware and software, and cost/benefits. • Analyze projects; document new organizational processes; generate reports for management on new technology. • Develop and document user requirements from end-user input for new and existing systems, business processes, and applications. • Select and recommend software or hardware based on systems analysis, evaluation of product, and vendors. • Create requests for proposal (RFPs) or requirement specifications and evaluate proposal submissions. • Implement new and modified processes and systems by performing design, application development, installation and testing. • Modify software; customize business applications and interfaces. • Coordinate and communicate with end users, management, staff, and vendors on project issues and status. • Develop project work plans and schedules and monitor project resources including staff time, vendor work, and finances. • Prepare project documents, requirements, reports, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, and quality assurance and control standards. • Maintain, support, and administer software applications. • Provide customer support, training, and problem analysis for software applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education:
Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably with coursework in computer science, computer information systems, data processing, information management, or a related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying IT job-related experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience).
Experience:
Four years of successful, journey-level IT job-related experience, which must include: At least four years of IT project management and database administration experience; and At least one year of experience performing lead person duties or technically advanced IT job-related work. (One year as an IT Business Systems Analyst II will satisfy the one year of lead or technically advanced experience requirement).
Knowledge of:
The principles, methods and techniques used in the course of work for the IT Business Systems Analyst series; principles and techniques applied to IT devices, applications and systems; principles of organization and administration; principles of documentation and recordkeeping, storage and retrieval.
Ability to:
Gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; resolve technical problems and innovate more efficient use of IT resources; perform systems analysis work and problem solving; interpret and follow written and oral instructions; prepare concise reports and documents; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, customers, other employees, and the public; communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels.
Required IT-Related Skills:
Systems analysis theory, processes and techniques; project spec development; application design; writing and modifying technical and user documentation; data modeling techniques; prepare flow process diagrams and other design graphics; application of industry or County standards and conventions for systems analysis and quality assurance; installation, testing and migration process and techniques; quality and version control processes; use of packaged or off-the-shelf and third party application software including office automation tools.
Preferred IT-Related Skills:
Internal consulting with clients at various levels of the organization; writing code and scripts; writing process descriptions; work with client server environments. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION This position is not eligible for telework and will be in office located in Perris, California. This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Riverside County Fire Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received. For specific questions regarding this position, contact the Angela Tavaglione at or at (951) 966-3590. If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-855-524-5627. APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627. MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
Tier I
(Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. Tier II
(Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. Tier III
(PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.
Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following: A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981, Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0
None of these Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units At least 90 semester or 135 quarter units At least 120 semester or 180 units I have my Associates degree I have my Bachelors degree I have my Masters degree I have my Doctorate degree
02
How many years of hands-on experience do you have working as a database administrator (DBA)?
No experience. Less than 3 years. 3 years or more, but less than 4 years. 4 years or more, but les than 5 years. 5 years or more, but less than 6 years. 6 years or more.
03
Do you have IT Project Management experience in the public sector?
Yes No
04
How many years of experience do you have leading IT projects which included; managing stakeholder engagement; facilitating communication between IT and the customer teams to deliver projects successfully?
No experience Less than 3 years. 3 years or more, but less than 4 years. 4 years or more, but less than 5 years. 5 years or more, but less than 6 years 6 years or more.
05
Which of the following best describes your experience with database installation and configuration (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)?
I have not performed database installation/configuration. I have assisted or followed instructions to install/configure databases. I have independently installed and configured databases for projects or applications. I have led complex database installations/configurations, including enterprise-level systems.
06
I acknowledge that: 1) I have read and understand the information contained on the job posting for the positions to which I am applying. 2) My answers to the job application questions must reflect the education and/or work experience in the application.
Yes No
Required Question
$104,825.45 - $146,656.28 Annually Location :
Perris Job Type:
Regular Job Number:
25-86117-06 Department:
Fire Division:
Fire Protection - Forest Opening Date:
08/21/2025 Closing Date:
9/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside Fire Department is seeking an IT Business Systems Analyst III (BSA III) to join their team located in Perris.
The BSA III will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and leading work/ projects related to integrated solutions, as well as participating in research and development of new technologies to enhance and improve the customer experience. Multiple levels of analysis will be required such as process and system analysis, refining and documenting the business requirements of customers included in the development, implementation, and production support of integrated systems. Additionally, the BSA III will interact, coordinate, and collaborate with internal support teams (e.g., Database Administrators, Systems Administrators, Technical Services support staff, Applications Support staff, Help Desk Staff, and Business Relationship Managers) and act a as a liaison with internal department stakeholders.
Competitive candidates will have technical expertise in PowerBI, Crystal Reports, and programmatic knowledge of modern web applications application development for both internal (intranet) and public-facing web platforms, MS SQL server management including administration, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Candidates with experience in technical project management within a public safety environment and proficient in Power BI are highly preferred.
Meet The Team! Theis one of the largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations in California. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 22 partner agencies and has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Conduct systems analysis and design of business processes involving evaluation of current and proposed information and business process flow, available and emerging technology hardware and software, and cost/benefits. • Analyze projects; document new organizational processes; generate reports for management on new technology. • Develop and document user requirements from end-user input for new and existing systems, business processes, and applications. • Select and recommend software or hardware based on systems analysis, evaluation of product, and vendors. • Create requests for proposal (RFPs) or requirement specifications and evaluate proposal submissions. • Implement new and modified processes and systems by performing design, application development, installation and testing. • Modify software; customize business applications and interfaces. • Coordinate and communicate with end users, management, staff, and vendors on project issues and status. • Develop project work plans and schedules and monitor project resources including staff time, vendor work, and finances. • Prepare project documents, requirements, reports, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, and quality assurance and control standards. • Maintain, support, and administer software applications. • Provide customer support, training, and problem analysis for software applications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education:
Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably with coursework in computer science, computer information systems, data processing, information management, or a related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying IT job-related experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience).
Experience:
Four years of successful, journey-level IT job-related experience, which must include: At least four years of IT project management and database administration experience; and At least one year of experience performing lead person duties or technically advanced IT job-related work. (One year as an IT Business Systems Analyst II will satisfy the one year of lead or technically advanced experience requirement).
Knowledge of:
The principles, methods and techniques used in the course of work for the IT Business Systems Analyst series; principles and techniques applied to IT devices, applications and systems; principles of organization and administration; principles of documentation and recordkeeping, storage and retrieval.
Ability to:
Gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; resolve technical problems and innovate more efficient use of IT resources; perform systems analysis work and problem solving; interpret and follow written and oral instructions; prepare concise reports and documents; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, customers, other employees, and the public; communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels.
Required IT-Related Skills:
Systems analysis theory, processes and techniques; project spec development; application design; writing and modifying technical and user documentation; data modeling techniques; prepare flow process diagrams and other design graphics; application of industry or County standards and conventions for systems analysis and quality assurance; installation, testing and migration process and techniques; quality and version control processes; use of packaged or off-the-shelf and third party application software including office automation tools.
Preferred IT-Related Skills:
Internal consulting with clients at various levels of the organization; writing code and scripts; writing process descriptions; work with client server environments. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION This position is not eligible for telework and will be in office located in Perris, California. This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Riverside County Fire Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received. For specific questions regarding this position, contact the Angela Tavaglione at or at (951) 966-3590. If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-855-524-5627. APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627. MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
Tier I
(Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. Tier II
(Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. Tier III
(PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.
Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following: A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981, Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0
None of these Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units At least 90 semester or 135 quarter units At least 120 semester or 180 units I have my Associates degree I have my Bachelors degree I have my Masters degree I have my Doctorate degree
02
How many years of hands-on experience do you have working as a database administrator (DBA)?
No experience. Less than 3 years. 3 years or more, but less than 4 years. 4 years or more, but les than 5 years. 5 years or more, but less than 6 years. 6 years or more.
03
Do you have IT Project Management experience in the public sector?
Yes No
04
How many years of experience do you have leading IT projects which included; managing stakeholder engagement; facilitating communication between IT and the customer teams to deliver projects successfully?
No experience Less than 3 years. 3 years or more, but less than 4 years. 4 years or more, but less than 5 years. 5 years or more, but less than 6 years 6 years or more.
05
Which of the following best describes your experience with database installation and configuration (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)?
I have not performed database installation/configuration. I have assisted or followed instructions to install/configure databases. I have independently installed and configured databases for projects or applications. I have led complex database installations/configurations, including enterprise-level systems.
06
I acknowledge that: 1) I have read and understand the information contained on the job posting for the positions to which I am applying. 2) My answers to the job application questions must reflect the education and/or work experience in the application.
Yes No
Required Question