Location: Anchorage,AK, USA
Salary: $34.00 - $43.47 HourlyLocation : Anchorage, AKJob Type: Regular / Full TimeJob Number: 2024-00867Department: Information TechnologyDivision: Business AnalystsOpening Date: 10/08/2024Closing Date: 10/23/2024 5:00 PM AlaskaJob Information Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.DEPARTMENT: Information TechnologyHOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00 pmLOCATION: City Hall - 632 W 6th Ave, 4th Floor Example of Duties The Business Analyst has a strong background in business and works closely with business staff to understand business processes and functionality. Translates user needs and requirements into functional and technical requirements. Develops tests scripts and assists business staff in confirming that technical work products deliver the stated requirements. Assists in the development and documentation of workflows and ensures software alignment with business processes. Reviews technical specifications, proposed upgrades and enhancements, assists in the development of technical and functional work plans, scopes of work, and correlates business processes to available and potential future system functionality. Perform other required duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and six (6) years of experience developing functional and technical business process documents.ORAssociate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Computer Science or a related discipline, and four (4) years of experience developing functional and technical business process documents.ORBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Computer Science or a related discipline, and two (2) years of experience developing functional and technical business process documents.Must posses/obtain:Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history. Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.PreferenceWorking knowledge of Windows Operating systems as well as Microsoft Office products. Working knowledge in advanced concepts associated with business analysis, including but not limited to: functional and technical requirements, testing methodologies, test script development, and change management. Must have a basic understanding of data structures, data queries and data query tools. Additional Important Information The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.Military Service Interview PreferenceVeterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion. Application Process Once an applicant selects on the Apply link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-###-####.For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at 907-###-#### during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time. The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-###-####.The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include: Health / Medical Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio Life Insurance Dependent Life Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care Health Savings AccountsRetirement: State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program 401(k) and 457 Savings PlansEmployer Paid Benefits: Employee Assistance Program Paid Leave Plan 13 Paid HolidaysFor an overview of our medical benefit package go to 01 In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position. If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided? Yes No 02 Are you a current Municipal employee? Yes No 03 Which best describes your level of education? None / Less than high school High school / GED / Equivalent Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Computer Science, or a related discipline Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration Computer Science, or a related discipline, 04 Which best describes your experience developing functional and technical business process documents? None - less than 2 years 2 years - less than 4 years 4 years - less than 6 years 6 years or more 05 Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail, that you referenced for the above question, and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response. Noting see resume , N/A , or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position. 06 Do you have a valid State of Alaska Driver's License or can obtain one by the time of hire? Yes No 07 Do you have working knowledge of Windows Operating systems as well as Microsoft Office products? Yes No 08 Do you have a working knowledge in advanced concepts associated with business analysis, including but not limited to: functional and technical requirements, testing methodologies, test script development, and change management. Must have a basic understanding of data structures, data queries anddata query tools? Yes No Required Question