SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST
Salary
$8,841.73 - $12,440.13 Monthly
Location
Huntington Beach, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
0832-0526
Department
Information Services Department
Opening Date
05/08/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
This recruitment will remain open until filled. The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on May 21, 2026. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.
In Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as were looking for the right person to serve as Senior Information Technology Analyst in the Business Systems Division of the Information Technology Services Department.
Note: This job description is currently being updated and is under review for final approval.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and hands-on experience with business process analysis, development, and programming. The incumbent will be passionate about technology, team-oriented, collaborative, an independent thinker, and able to establish positive relationships with staff, peers, and other departments staff. The ideal candidate is capable of communicating with management and employees at all levels of the organization.
The Position
Under direction, performs professional duties related to the analysis, development, maintenance and administration of computer hardware and/or software systems to meet business needs. Differs from Information Technology Analyst in that the Senior Information Technology Analyst is the journey-level within the series; incumbents are responsible for difficult and specialized complex systems analysis and programming work and may exercise lead authority when assigned to complex assignments and projects. Information Technology Analyst is the entry to intermediate level within the series; incumbents are expected to independently perform the full range of systems analysis and programming work.
Examples of Essential Duties
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Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer network, information technology, or closely related field.
Experience: Four (4) years' professional-level information technology experience in business analysis, server analysis and administration, or network design/administration.
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California class C drivers license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must be able to respond to emergency services call out
Must pass a background investigation
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
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APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Supplemental Information
The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (formerly MEA) members, including:
The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.
GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular full-time employees. After four years service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years service.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employees Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.
The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:
Classic Miscellaneous Members:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55
Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation
New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.
An Agency Shop Agreement exists between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT). As a result, employees in classifications represented by the HBMT are required, no later than 30 days after commencing employment, to either opt out or become a dues paying HBMT member. All dues are collected via payroll deduction and distributed directly to HBMT for processing.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters" or "Municipal Employees Association".
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Do you possess a bachelors degree (or higher) in computer science, computer network, information technology, or closely related field?
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In the space below, describe your degree (e.g., B.S. Computer Science). If you do not possess a degree but have relevant education, certifications, or coursework, please describe them. If none of these apply, enter "N/A."
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How many years of professional-level Information Technology experience do you possess in business analysis, server analysis/administration, or network design/administration?
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Provide additional details about your Information Technology experience acquired through professional services engagements. If none, type "NA".
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Indicate your level of experience with ERP or enterprise applications, specifically JD Edwards, Accela, CIS Infinity, iNovah, or Laserfiche.
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Provide further details on enterprise applications experience gained through your professional services engagements. If none, type "NA".
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Please indicate your level of experience working with Microsoft SharePoint and SQL databases.
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Provide further details on Microsoft SharePoint and SQL databases experience gained through your professional services engagements. If none, type "NA".
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Please indicate your level of experience in computer programming.
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Please provide additional details about your computer programming experience acquired through professional services engagements. If none, type "NA".
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Are you a CalPERS Retired Annuitant?
Required Question
Employer City of Huntington Beach
Address 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California, 92648
Phone (714) 536-5492