SYSTEMS ANALYSIS SUPERVISOR
(CRIMINAL JUSTICE) 0565
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class plans,
schedules and coordinates the activities of a unit performing systems analysis
work related to law enforcement administration. The incumbent supervises studies of existing manual procedures,
analysis of the feasibility of conversion to data processing, development of
effective system designs and the implementation of new and modified data
processing systems. The incumbent acts
as a liaison between administrative personnel of the law enforcement agencies
and the technical staff working on system development. Work is of a specialized
nature requiring a familiarity with law enforcement programs and regulations
and the management problems peculiar to the administration of law enforcement
agencies. Work is performed under the general direction of a professional or
administrative supervisor; and is reviewed through consultation, oral and
written reports and evaluation of the effectiveness of the data processing
systems developed. Direct supervision
is exercised over a staff of Systems Analysts and Computer Programmers, and
other technical employees. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Confers with administrative personnel
of the user agencies to determine their data processing needs and objectives,
define cost limitations and establish procedural and reporting requirements to
be incorporated in the system;
Supervises
staff in the study of procedures and operations to be computerized and in the
development of appropriate systems design;
Assigns
and recommends various projects to systems analysis personnel;
Presents
systems recommendations to department administrators and Data Processing Center
management;
Assists
staff in the solution of complex problems;
Evaluates
the impact of changes in law enforcement, regulations and reporting
requirements on systems design;
Analyzes
system performance and directs staff in the development of alternate or
improved procedures;
Supervises
the preparation of instructions on system use by the personnel of the user.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge of electronic
data processing systems, principles and methods of application; comprehensive
knowledge of the principles, procedures and techniques of systems analysis
used in the adaptation of manual procedures and operations to a data processing
system; thorough knowledge of the capabilities and methods of applications of
large-scale computer systems, including on-line telecommunications capability;
good knowledge of the principles and methods or organization and management
involved in the administration of law enforcement programs; good knowledge of
the principles, practices and techniques used in work measurement, procedures
simplification and improvement, forms design and administrative controls; some
knowledge of effective supervisory techniques; ability to analyze
administrative operations and to develop appropriate systems designs within the
limitations of available equipment, operating time, budgetary restrictions and
desired results; ability to acquire a good understanding of law enforcement programs and regulations;
ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of a staff in a manner conducive
to full performance and high morale; ability to prepare comprehensive reports;
ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Either:
(a)
Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university
with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, and five (5) years of experience
in computer programming and systems analysis, at least two (2) years of which
must have been in a supervisory capacity; or,
(b)
Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university
with an Associate's Degree in Computer Science or Data Processing, and seven
(7) years of experience in systems analysis and computer programming, at least
five (5) of which must have been in data processing systems analysis with two
(2) years of supervisory responsibilities; or,
(c)
Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school
diploma, and nine (9) years of experience in systems analysis and computer
programming, at least five (5) of which must have been in data processing
systems analysis with two (2) years of supervisory responsibilities; or,
(d)
An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits
of (a), (b) and (c).
NOTE: Two (2) years of the above experience
must have been in the development of data processing systems for criminal
justice programming administration.
R 10/22/82
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
RR1/28/03