Business Systems Analyst 3 (Environmental Services Asset Management)

Technology Care
13 April 2023

SALARY
Salary: See Position Description

OPENING DATE: 04/07/23

CLOSING DATE: 04/23/23 11:59 PM

LOCATION: Metro Plant - 2400 Childs Rd. St. Paul MN 55106


WHO WE ARE:

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us is on our website.

The Asset Management & Planning Department has a vacancy for a Business Systems Analyst 3. This position calls for an experienced candidate who is self-motivated, detailed oriented, collaborative, and highly skilled at translating business requirements into practical solutions that enable results.


This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.


Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water resources and supply planning, and air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. MCES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES received a Governor’s Award as a Great Place to Work.


To find out more about the Environmental Services division, please click on the link for more information: https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water.aspx.


How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region

The Business Systems Analyst 3 (BSA3) supports the end users of enterprise asset management business processes and technology solutions within the Environmental Services Division. This includes operational and engineering business functions and processes that use Oracle Work and Asset Management (WAM) or other Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solutions, mobile applications as well as the integrations and interdependencies with other ES and Council systems. The BSA3 helps users access data to support decisions and works directly with end users and stakeholders to improve business processes enabled by technology systems. This position also works with the centralized technology provider to support the EAM solution lifecycle, particularly the user-engagement aspects of needs assessment, configuration and support. The Met Council is currently evaluating new EAM solutions and will implement a replacement to WAM in the next few years. The person in this position will be part of a dynamic team working with industry leaders in support of this exciting project!

This position offers a great opportunity for a creative, self-directed individual with strong people skills to work with diverse workgroups and staff across ES.


Full Salary Range: $37.50 - $56.60 hourly / $78,000 - $117,728 annually
Anticipated Hiring Range: $37.50 - $42.56 hourly / $78,000 - $88,525 annually

Note: The salary displayed is the full salary range. The hiring salary will be determined based on the final candidate's qualifications, the Council's internal pay structures, and our total compensation package for the position.


WHAT YOU WOULD DO IN THIS JOB

  • Use knowledge of Asset Management practices to analyze work processes and provide customer driven solutions to increase business effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Maximize the use of enterprise asset management systems and integrations, utilizing their capabilities to support decisions, automate processes, implement user-driven improvements.
  • Gather input for and perform configuration of user workflows, interfaces and decision processes.
  • Gather and analyze business requirements, improving and deploying technology solutions to meet user acceptance criteria.
  • Apply an in-depth knowledge of enterprise-wide application systems to lead projects of moderate complexity within the division. Define project scope, objectives, tasks, communication, deliverables and timelines.
  • Engage stakeholder groups for input using collaboration and continuous improvement methods.
  • Serve as a resource to professional and technical staff, and to internal customers on Asset Management systems and data/information reporting.
  • Develop, coordinate, and implement asset-related business processes improvements.
  • Develop and update training curriculum and materials. Conduct formal training sessions for asset-related business processes.
  • Work with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance and Operating Business Units to add, improve and convert asset data and records.
  • Support implementation and system go live schedules for all shifts.
  • Other duties as assigned.

WHAT EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)

Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, software engineering, management information systems or a related field AND four (4) years' experience in business systems analysis or related analytical experience with a minimum of one (1) year performing configurations and modifications within an enterprise business application.

OR


Associate degree in computer science, data science, software engineering, management information systems or a related field AND six (6) years' experience in business systems analysis or related analytical experience with a minimum of one (1) year performing configurations and modifications within an enterprise business application.

OR


High School diploma/GED AND eight (8) years’ experience in business systems analysis or related enterprise asset management/GIS experience with a minimum of two (2) years performing configurations and modifications within an enterprise business application.

Equivalency: master's degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

License: Should have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.


What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

Experience with processes, methods, and techniques to analyze and evaluate business processes in an asset intensive water or wastewater utility.

EAM planning, implementation, rollout and support experience.

Working knowledge of project management principals.

Experience with reporting tools such as MS Power BI, Business Objects etc.

Knowledge of Asset Management practices and/or Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) processes.

Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate to a diverse group of customers and teams at all levels of the Council to accomplish project, team or work goals.

Experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive environments.

Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate to a diverse group of customers and teams at all levels of the Council to accomplish project, team, or work goals.

Experience working with a diverse workforce and diverse stakeholders.


What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

  • Good understanding of and ability to promote best business practices.
  • Knowledge of Oracle, SQL Server, writing queries and extracting data
  • Ability to work closely and collaboratively with different units within ES
  • Ability to facilitate team meetings and working groups
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
  • Strong partnering and collaborate skills working with diverse work groups
  • Ability to effectively present information to management, staff or Senior Leaders.
  • Ability to interpret and apply mathematics and statistical methods and procedures gained through professional educational training.

What you can expect from us:

We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.

We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



Business Systems Analyst 3 Position Informational Session / Webinar

When: Thu, Apr 20, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (CDT)

What: This is a virtual position information session for the Business Systems Analyst 3. The hiring manager and human resources contact will present the job and there will be a Q&A at the end.

Who: For YOU. You must pre-register to attend this event. To register click here.



Union/Grade: AFSCME / Grade H
FSLA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Full Salary Range: $37.50 - $56.60 hourly / $78,000 - $117,728 annually
Anticipated Hiring Range: $37.50 - $42.56 hourly / $78,000 - $88,525 annually

Note: The salary displayed is the full salary range. The hiring salary will be determined based on the final candidate's qualifications, the Council's internal pay structures, and our total compensation package for the position.

What your work environment would be:
Work is performed in a standard office setting. On occasion, requires travel between priority work sites to other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

  1. We review your minimum qualifications.
  2. We rate your education and experience.
  3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
  4. We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.


The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT www.metrocouncil.org

Job #2023-00077
BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST 3 (ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ASSET MANAGEMENT)