Systems Analyst

This is a technical position which involves application system analysis and project management work. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing and evaluating user needs and designing or revising computer applications. The work is performed under general supervision while being responsible for assigning work to others. Does related work as required. Background Investigation: Candidates may be subject to a thorough background investigation and psychological evaluation to determine suitability for appointment. Applicants may be required to authorize access to educational, employment, criminal history and other records check as part of such investigation. Criminal convictions or other offenses are subject to evaluation and may result in disqualification. Applicants will be required to submit the necessary fees for the fingerprint processing, where required. Special requirement for appointment in school districts or BOCES: Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a School District or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.

EITHER
1. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in Computer Science or a closely related field AND two (2) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time equivalent, gained within the past five (5) years in computer programming or computer systems analysis; OR
2. Possession of an Associate’s Degree AND five (5) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time equivalent, gained within the past five (5) years in computer programming or computer systems analysis; OR
3. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (1) or (2) above. Special Note: Education: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee. Anticipated Eligibility - Experience: Applicants who lack thirty days, or less, of meeting the minimum qualifications by the date of the examination will be admitted conditionally to the examination. However, proof of the additional days’ qualifications must be submitted prior to the establishment of the eligible list. Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements: According to the amended Civil Service Law 54 (amended September 4, 2024), applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the age or education requirements are met.

You will complete a questionnaire that asks for specific information on your information technology education (formal degrees, IT-related training courses, certifications) and experience. You will also be asked to briefly describe a significant achievement in each of the job's areas and to provide the name and contact information for someone who can verify your information. The information you provide about
your experience will be rated against the following areas:
User Support Business/Systems Analysis Web Site Development Approved candidates will be sent instructions for completing the examination. Statements made on the Application for Examination or Training & Experience Examination may be checked for accuracy. Any candidate who claims credit that he/she did not actually earn may be disqualified from this examination. Applications and further information may be obtained by visiting the ONTARIO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES website at www.ontariocountyny.gov/HumanResources. Completed applications and application fees must be electronically submitted.
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EXAM NO. 21526010
Applications will be accepted continuously, with the names of successful candidates being placed on the Eligible List within 30 days. Candidates will be Ranked on the Eligible List by order of final scores, regardless of the date on which they applied. Candidates will remain eligible for appointment for a duration of one year. Candidates may apply for this examination at six-month intervals. The Ontario County Department of Human Resources reserves the right to terminate this special recruitment program and reestablish the periodic type of examination. It is the candidates’ responsibility to keep their contact information (email address, phone number & USPS mailing address) current. The Address Change Form can be found at the Ontario County Department of Human Resources website: www.ontariocountyny.gov/HumanResources. To be considered for preference in certification based on residency, you must include the city and/or town/village and school district you live in. All communication is done electronically through the applicant provided email address. *The required NON-REFUNDABLE application and administrative fees must be submitted at time of application. If your application is disapproved, the fees will not be returned to you. Do not send cash, check or money order. If you are approved and do not appear for the examination, you forfeit the fees as no refunds will be made. In accordance with Civil Service Law, Section 50.5(b), an exception to the fee requirements will be made only for persons who are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household or who are receiving public assistance. The Fee Waiver Form can be found at the Ontario County Department of Human Resources website: www.ontariocountyny.gov/HumanResources. In conformance with Section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established. Veterans’ Credits: Honorably discharged veterans may apply for additional points to be added to their final passing score on civil service examinations. The Application for Veterans Credits, the Authorization for Disability Record, and additional information regarding the requirements are available on our website ...

Candidates must have their domicile as New York State for at least one month immediately preceding the examination date. ➢ It is the applicants’ responsibility to clearly show that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

This examination is being held to establish an Eligible List to fill future vacancies in this title, which may occur during the life of the Eligible List. An eligible may receive only one Permanent appointment from this Eligible List. If an eligible accepts a Contingent-Permanent appointment their name will be removed from the Eligible List only for the department or agency in which she/he ...