Business Analyst 1

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Business Analyst 1

Salary

$49,839.00 - $75,795.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-82318-01051

Department

Department of General Services

Division

GS Real Est Srvs Div

Opening Date

05/21/2024

Closing Date

6/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

01051

Position Number

50694710

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00153730

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Real Estate / Real Estate Services Division

Worksite Address

401 North Street, 503 North Office Building

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Gerald Munley

Contact Phone

717.525.5231

Contact Email

gmunley@pa.gov

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

Are you ready to join the team that manages the entire Real Estate Portfolio for the Commonwealth? The Department of General Services (DGS) has the prefect career opportunity for an energetic, experienced Business Analyst at the Bureau of Real Estate (BRE). If you enjoy Real Estate, system solutions, continuous process improvement, and working with a great team then this job is for you!

DGS BRE manages the Commonwealth’s Owned and Leased Real Estate portfolio, Real Estate Acquisitions and Dispositions, as well as Real Estate Space Management. This position is in the Division of Real Estate Services and will provide support in the management of the technical systems utilized by DGS BRE and all other Commonwealth Agencies to manage their Real Estate portfolio and related processes. This is an amazing opportunity to work not only with the DGS BRE team, but to work with members across all Commonwealth Agencies.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As part of the Department of General Services’ Bureau of Real Estate team, this position provides analytical support to BREs business systems administration team supporting DGS’ mission to help the government operate more efficiently, effectively, and safely in order to deliver exceptional value for all Pennsylvanians. The primary focus of this position is to support the business process and Information Technology (IT) system functionality for the Commonwealth’s enterprise real estate portfolio management system, TRIRIGA. TRIRIGA is fully integrated software solution(s) available for use by all Commonwealth agencies as well as boards and commissions, who perform real estate functions for data collection, planning, and reporting capabilities. Through the management of the Commonwealth’s real estate portfolio management system, this position helps provide our customer agencies with the tools necessary to enable the Commonwealth to effectively and efficiently manage the statewide real estate portfolio.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50694710)

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report onsite three times per month in coordination with other divisions. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree;or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

  Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

  How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx a nd click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

  Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

  If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

  The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:

• your score may be lower than deserved.

• you may be disqualified.

• You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess college level education?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

• Yes

• No

  02

  How much full-time paraprofessional or technical level experience do you possess?

• 4 years or more

• 3 but less than 4 years

• 2 but less than 3 years

• 1 but less than 2 years

• None to less than 1 year

  03

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  04

  Do you possess professional level work experience?

• Yes

• No

  05

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  06

  You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

• Yes

  07

  EDUCATION

Please select the option that best reflects the college credits you have earned to date.

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the scoring decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

• A. Bachelor's Degree or higher

• B. 90 credits or more

• C. 60 credits or more

• D. 30 credits or more

• No college credits or less than 30

  08

  WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – COLLECT, ANALYZE AND DOCUMENT

Collect, analyze, prepare and document requirements for business rules and processes.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience preparing and documenting detailed requirements for business rules or processes. This includes defining the rule or process, process flow and expected result.

• B. I have experience creating forms or templates to collect information and create records or other documentation related to business rules and processes

• C. I have experience preparing or documenting specific work procedures or instructions.

• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

  09

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. .

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The actual duties you performed related to collecting, analyzing, or documenting information.

• Your level of responsibility.

  10

  WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – COMMUNICATION/COLLABORATION

Consult with business users and IT staff, including contractors, to develop and implement improved business processes for their application to an IT system in support of agency program policy; evaluate the feasibility of system requirements; and recommend system requirements.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience working in a collaborative project involving at least two other parties in developing, recommending or implementing business processes (set of activities or tasks, once completed, accomplishes an organizational goal) including or related to an IT system. The other parties involved in the project held separate functions or roles in the business process.

• B. I have experience working in a collaborative project involving at least two other parties in developing, recommending or implementing any business OR operational processes (set of activities or tasks, once completed, accomplishes an organizational goal). The other parties involved in the project held separate functions or roles in the business or operational process. This process is outside of IT system application processes.

• C. I have experience working with others in developing or implementing work related activities.

• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

  11

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The actual duties you performed related to communication and collaboration.

• Your level of responsibility.

  12

  WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – OVERSIGHT/ANALYTICAL

Provide oversight and analytical support associated with the development and maintenance of complex, automated data processing systems.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience reviewing and analyzing data to detect trends, defects and areas for enhancement, and make recommendations of change based on what I had detected.

• B. I have experience reviewing and analyzing data to detect trends, defects and areas for enhancement.

• C. I have experience reviewing and analyzing data to determine final outcome/results.

• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

  13

  In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The actual duties you performed related to oversight and analytical support.

• Your level of responsibility.

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov