Senior System Analyst in Ft Wright, Kentucky at Sanitation District 1 Of Northern Kentucky

Sanitation District No. 1

Senior System Analyst

Department: Administration- IT

Reports To: IT Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: 26

Prepared Date: 6/23/2026

Summary:

The position of Senior Systems Analyst reports directly to the Business Intelligence manager. This position serves as a critical role for core IT operations such as software management, database administration, Integration programing (REST APIs) and report. The position maintains, implements and administers SD1’s business applications for billing, accounting, human resources and capital project management. Oversee the SCADA system environment reporting. Coordinates with other employees to design, schedule and implement training classes for Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) employees. Assist other IT employees with all aspects of the work associated with the IT department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Design, implement, monitor, and maintain Systems integration library (Rest APIs and SQL programs). Formulate techniques (reporting, extraction …) for data quality to ensure data integrity.

• Technical Management of SD1’s main administrative systems (billing system, human resources and General ledger, capital project management) consisting of development and production.

• Software administration (patch management, upgrade planning/implementation, system licensing)
• Data extraction (mapping exports, system integrations)
• System management (system monitoring, performance tuning)
• Data security
• Product evaluation and testing
• System architecture planning

• Technical Management of SD1’s database environment consisting of development and production.

• Software administration (patch management, upgrade planning/implementation, system licensing)
• Data extraction (mapping exports, system integrations)
• System management (system monitoring, performance tuning)
• Data security
• Product evaluation and testing
• System architecture planning

• Design and develop custom reports and tools to support SD1’s strategic business plan.

• Process and product design/improvement through advancement of business applications, system integrations and data analytics.

• Fixing software and hardware configuration issues for users on-demand or from inspection of the systems.

• Research/development for future system enhancements.

• Read current literature, collaborate with colleagues, continue education, and participate in professional organizations/conferences to keep abreast of developments in technology, equipment, or systems.

• Other duties as required.

Competencies:

Core Competencies (6):

• Ethics & Integrity: Demonstrates responsibility towards the company, its property, and co-workers.
• Organization Support: Demonstrates loyalty and supports the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Organizational Goals
• Responsibility & Accountability: Keeps commitments, follows directions, and follows through on assignments.
• Safety Awareness: Understands and complies with safety procedures.
• Teamwork and Cooperation: Demonstrates respect for others’ perspectives and builds and maintains positive working relationships.
• Job Knowledge and Performance: Successfully completes essential duties for job level assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) from college or university and minimum 3 years employment as a Systems Analyst (or equivalent); or related experience and IT training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• API Programming
• Advanced MS SQL programming
• Business System Software Management Experience
• Microsoft 365 management

• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Attention to Detail — The ability to be careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

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