City of Cincinnati Job Opportunity 

Exceptional Appointment - Announcement# 08-206 
(Open to the Public and to City Employees)
 
Salary:  $60,698 - $81,573 annually

APPLICATION, TRANSCRIPT AND DETAILED RESUME DEADLINE:

PRIORITY DEADLINE: Friday, December 12, 2008, 5:00 p.m.
FINAL DEADLINE: Friday, January 30, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS REGARDING DEADLINE DATES

It is in your best interest to apply early. You are advised that we may select a qualified applicant or applicants at any time after the Priority Deadline. This means a candidate may be appointed prior to the Final Deadline date. For the greatest chance of consideration, it is in your best interest to apply as early as possible.

The City of Cincinnati is seeking to fill a Technical Systems Analyst (TSA) position with the Greater Cincinnati Water Works Department (GCWW), a municipally owned and operated utility. This position will be assigned to our Information Technology Services Division (ITSD). ITSD is responsible for the implementation, support, and enhancement of critical infrastructure, operating systems support, and database support for the GCWW Billing system, Enterprise Asset and Work Order Management System, Laboratory Management System and other enterprise IT systems. The individual selected needs to have strong Oracle and SQL Server database administration skills.

This position is a technical position in ITSD and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oracle and SQL server database administration.
• Oracle application server support and maintenance.
• Monitor system performance and respond appropriately.
• Open operating systems (i.e. HP UX, Linux) support as needed.
• Design, coordinate and schedule a variety of advanced technical projects.
• Review application design specifications in area of requirements and detailed design.
• Manage end user change and enhancement requests.
• Provide effective, efficient and professional responses to customers, both external and internal to GCWW.
• Create and modify reports and resolve issues as necessary.
• Disseminate information on relevant topics, document procedures, methods, software changes, known problems, etc.

   

  APPLICATION, TRANSCRIPT AND DETAILED RESUME can be filed in person at the Human Resources Department, Two Centennial Plaza, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, OR mailed through the United States Mail system (postmarked no later than the closing date).  No faxed applications or applications returned through the interdepartmental mail system will be accepted.  If you are filing by mail, please enclose a copy of your driver’s license with your application form. Application Packets (Open Position Application, Applicant Flow Sheet, Work Experience Form) can be downloaded from the Internet at http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityhr/pages/-4284-/ or you may apply on line at: https://jobs.msdgc.org/.

  TRANSCRIPTS showing your qualifications for this position must be submitted by the deadline date.  The City does not maintain a transcript file; you must submit transcripts with each application you submit.  You may submit a readable photocopy of your official transcripts in lieu of requesting a new copy from the school for each application.  Please note: copies of unofficial versions or Internet printouts of transcripts are NOT acceptable.

  QUALIFICATIONS:  Each applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree and three years of experience OR an Associate’s Degree and five years of experience. The degree must be from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science, information technology, computer programming, criminal justice, geography, or a related field. Experience in analyzing, enhancing and supporting Oracle and SQL server databases and application server software like Oracle Application Server (OAS) is required. Other preferred experience includes:

  • Open operating systems (HP-UX, Linux)
  • Database support and management
  • Knowledge of structure query language (SQL)
  • Knowledge of application servers
  • Knowledge of Crystal, Oracle and SQL Server Reports
  • Information storage and retrieval
  • Storage area network management
  • Windows XP and Server 2003

  Position requires a criminal background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work. May be required to work irregular hours and on-call.  All required experience must have occurred within the last (5) five years. You are required to show your valid driver's license to the Human Resources Department staff NO LATER THAN THE DEADLINE DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS.  Must be a Hamilton County resident at the time of appointment.

CONTACT PERSON: Darla Meadors, 513.591.7966

TDD: 513-352-2419

City of Cincinnati, Human Resources Department
Two Centennial Plaza
805 Central Ave, Suite 200
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Date Released: December 1, 2008