Business Analyst II

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. 

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Manages computer systems on a day-to-day basis as it pertains to security, reliability, backups, file management, system accounting, hardware maintenance and software maintenance.
• Provides both desktop and server support within the county to ensure their proper functioning.
• Implements established network and security protocols, suggests changes and improvements to County’s network and security protocols; serves as technical consultant for staff in determining computer-related needs including hardware and software, networking capability and other special system configurations.
• Coordinates and installs various types of computer hardware and software systems including evaluation of vendors along with various levels and types of hardware and software available.
• Researches and recommends the purchase of software and hardware, licenses, renewals and updates.
• Creates/updates documentation of County IT systems and procedures.
• Designs and implements new projects for the County as requested.
• Supports mobile telephones.
• Attends seminars to stay informed and updated with technology trends.
• Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as billing invoices, Help Desk work orders, e-mail, county budget, expenditure reports, and job logs.
• Serves as technical consultant for staff in determining computer-related needs.
• Troubleshoots, identifies and resolves system issues; develops and executes system test plans to ensure application performance conforms to specifications.
• Serves as liaison with Information Technology staff; identifies user needs; communicates and facilities information and system needs; participates in defining requirements, development, designing and validating new automated systems.
• Interviews, analyzes and documents end user work processes and system requirements; develops or refines specifications; evaluates and tests vendor software packages for conformance with user requirements.
• Develops project documentation and user training materials; trains end users and provides ongoing technical support with applications and upgrades.
• Oversees all business reporting and analytics; works with staff to identify reporting needs and provide solutions.
• Extracts data, designs and runs reports on budgets, scheduling, work orders, or other activities as directed; designs other dashboards and reports as necessary.
• Prepares ad-hoc reports as required.
• Coordinates with both technical and non-technical staff and vendors on the design, documentation and implementation of new features and system improvements including creating reports.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems management or related field and six (6) years of experience in a computer related field or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Physical Demands:

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• None.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Additional Qualifications:

Proposed Compensation:

$68,079.00 - $84,647.00

Additional Recruiting Instruction:

Bell County reserves the right to close or extend any job posting at any time, regardless of the job posting closing date listed.

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton.