Information Technology Applications Analyst III

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

5/26/26, 8/26/26, 11/23/26 (final)

Information Technology Applications Analyst III leads, plans, schedules, and oversees the work of staff performing advanced, specialized work of a professional nature, while performing similar duties as those being led; ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures; communicates policies, procedures and job expectations; and provides training to staff. Utilizes skills that require technical expertise and an understanding of complex analytical procedures and systems processes, including analysis of complex business processes and requirements, the design and development of applications, and/or database design; while working with a significant amount of independent authority and judgment., * Effectively build and lead a team through all phases of complex information technology projects involving multiple cross functional staff in order to achieve departmental and/or county goals

• Lead, train, assign, schedule and review the work of technical and/or professional information technology staff
• Conduct independent research, interpret highly technical documents, draw valid conclusions, develop technological solutions, take appropriate actions and/or make appropriate recommendations related to complex IT problems
• Work with users/customers to define, analyze and document system and user requirements and translate them into functional system design specifications
• Test and troubleshoot application problems/changes and recommend, develop or implement effective solutions for complex issues
• Translate user requirements to technical programmers and specialists; develop and make well-organized and effective oral presentations
• Communicate technical information to a wide variety of users and identify opportunities for business process and system improvements
• Perform advanced level application development duties, including programming, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing various application structures from inception to final testing and implementation
• Gather and evaluate information in order to reason logically, draw valid conclusions, take appropriate actions and/or make appropriate recommendations
• Prepare and maintain clear and complete documentation for procedures, processes, and tables related to area of assignment
• Read, comprehend, apply and retain technical publications and documentation
• Plan, organize, prioritize and process work to ensure that deadlines are met
• Adapt quickly to changes in policies, procedures, assignments and work locations
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing for technical and non-technical audiences
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered during the course of the work; promote and maintain a team environment
• Work independently with minor supervision, A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements:

Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to be able to:

• Distinguish between different colors.
• Lift equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis., * Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant’s computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked “Supplemental Questions”. Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of “See Resume” or “See Application”, or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant’s computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write “no experience” for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate’s application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate’s responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete., Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.

• Principles and practices of effective team building, team leadership and conflict resolution
• Advanced principles and practices of project management and work flow analysis
• Complex programming theories and principles, including web application development; programming languages, advanced SQL theories and multiple computer operating systems
• Relational database design, including the integration of database structures
• Advanced principles and practices pertaining to the application development lifecycle; technical writing, audience analysis, document design, case development, testing and validation of requirements, and implementing business systems
• Complex software tools, test equipment and measurement techniques
• Industry standard hardware and software systems
• A broad range of operations, services, concepts, terms and activities common to a comprehensive state-of-the-art information systems program
• Advanced principles, methods and techniques used in designing, developing, testing and implementing various software technology solutions
• Methods and techniques of eliciting, analyzing and documenting business requirements and processes
• Business processes and standards, analysis processes and standards, case analysis and process modeling, A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other field closely related to the intent of the class., Three (3) years of full-time, paid technical and/or professional experience in one or more of the following fields of application development, business systems analysis, programming, and/or database administration/analysis.

Note: Technical and/or professional experience that demonstrates the ability to perform duties above the required three years of full-time experience in application development, business systems analysis, programming, and/or database administration/analysis may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis (2080 hours paid experience equal one year of education).

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements., Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee’s appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations., “Experience” means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements., As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment., Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

Some positions in this class may require the incumbent to:

• Work weekends, holidays, and non-routine hours.
• Travel occasionally., The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained., The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee’s responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person., The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:
• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

• DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

• MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change., The County of Sacramento is a great place to work, grow and thrive professionally. We are an equal opportunity employer of more than 12,800 full-time employees dedicated to providing a variety of services for a diverse and vibrant County. Services include public safety and protection, community and municipal services, health services, voter registration, and many more.