Caddo Parish School District is hiring: Classified Data Processing Systems Analy

Job Title: Data Processing Systems Analyst Job Code: 064 Grade: I DOT Code: Department: Information Technology Prepared By: Sharon Golett Prepared Date: September 2, 2015 Approved By: Aloysius Graham Approved Date: September 9, 2015

SUMMARY

We are seeking a full-time Systems Analyst / Programmer who will provide the design, coding, development and maintenance of programs in support of the District's student information system and business information system as well as in-house applications developed to meet end user needs. Some knowledge or experience in ONE or more of the following: Java, JavaScript, PHP, C#, Objective-C, C/C++, Python, Ruby and/or functional languages preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Confers with personnel of departmental units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements such as forms of data input, how data is to be summarized, and formats for reports. • Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. • Reviews computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system. • Designs, develops, and implements computer software applications in the CPSB Information Technology environment, which may include platforms of mainframe, workstation and server • Studies existing information processing systems to evaluate effectiveness and develops new systems, or enhances existing system to improve production or workflow as required. • Prepares workflow charts and diagrams to specify operations to be performed by equipment and computer programs and operations to be performed by personnel in system. • Conducts studies pertaining to development of new information systems to meet current and projected needs. • Plans and prepares technical reports, memoranda, and instructional manuals as documentation of program development.

• Upgrades system and corrects errors to maintain system after implementation.
• Prepares time and cost estimates for completing projects.
• Performs other related duties as required as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree; four to six years job-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees and regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports, technical instructions, letters, and proposals. Ability to effectively present information to middle management.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to sit and occasionally required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

System Design Manager, Information Technology Director of Information Technology

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

260 days Employee Name: SSN: ________-____________-________ (Type or Print)