Salary : $85,584.00 - $112,560.00 Annually
Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-9261-01
Department: Public Utilities
Division: PUB UTIL-ADMIN-BUS SUPPORT
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position
The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST to fill two (2) vacancy in the Administration Business Support Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Under general supervision, The Business Systems Analyst to perform a variety of professional, technical and analytical duties in the areas of systems analysis and testing, system troubleshooting and business policies and procedures review; to assist in the implementation of complex computer systems for various Departments; to provide user support and to assist in additional system module implementation including vendor upgrades; to provide highly responsible assistance to higher level management staff; and to perform related duties as assigned.

Work Performed
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform complex system testing, user documentation and implementation of added systems features.
• Perform system analysis for large and complex projects; test and recommend system solutions.
• Communicate with, and provide highly responsible support to, system users.
• Perform procedural audits on business systems of large scope and complexity; identify areas to be considered for improved efficiency.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex system problems/solutions.
• Define and conduct necessary advanced user system training.
• Prepare and design complex and technical system generated reports.

Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Up to two years of additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.
Experience: Three (3) years of responsible experience in automated system implementation including the areas of information technology, customer service, billing, financial and cost analysis, development of policies or project management. A Master's degree in a related area may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Highly Desirables:

• Experience working with a Customer Information System (CIS) and its integrated systems
• Experience / knowledge of the meter to cash process
• Experience troubleshooting systems and account issues
• Experience/ knowledge testing bug fixes and new system functionality
• Experience developing functional specifications related to business requirements
• Experience analyzing and running reports utilizing online report servers
• Knowledge of helpdesk ticketing systems for reporting and resolving issues

Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute the following amounts per month, with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check:
  
  • Management and Professional Units: $150/month
  • Senior Management Unit: $175/month
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.
• Administrative Leave -
  
  • Management and Professional Units: 64 hrs. per fiscal year.
  • Senior Management Unit: 80 hrs. per fiscal year.

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website:

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I understand.

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Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college (up to 59 semester units or 89 quarter units)
• Associate's degree (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelor's degree (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
• Master's degree
• PhD

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Please indicate what major coursework you have completed:

• Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Related field
• None of these

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If you answered "related field" to the previous question, please list the course work here: If this does not apply, please enter "N/A'
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Please indicate the amount of experience you possess in automated system implementation including the areas of information technology, customer service, billing, financial and cost analysis, development of policies or project management.

• None
• Less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, less than 4 years
• More than 4 years, less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Please select which experience and/or knowledge you possess in the following. Please check all that apply.

• Working with a Customer Information System (CIS) and its integrated systems
• Experience / knowledge of the meter to cash process
• Experience/ knowledge testing bug fixes and new system functionality
• Developing functional specifications related to business requirements
• Analyzing and running reports utilizing online report servers
• Helpdesk ticketing systems for reporting and resolving issues
• None of the Above

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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

• I understand.

Required Question