Saturday, March 22, 2014

Jefferson County Public Schools - System Analyst

"the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock."



There would be no need for application support to see the inside of a computer case.  There should really be no need to see the inside of a server room.
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SUMMARY

Provide service and support of District PeopleSoft applications - assignments include maintenance, development, testing, trouble shooting, data mining, documentation, problem solving and upgrade support.​

Systems Analysts often assume roles of project leader or technical lead, in recommending and implementing solutions.​ Qualified candidates will be able analyze functional & technical requirements; identify issues; and define and evaluate options; support users and business teams with system application design and development that supports federal and state regulations and District policies and procedures.​

PeopleSoft HCM experience is desired.​ Experience with non-PeopleSoft HR apps, with strong technical development skills will also be considered.​

Key strengths:

-- Business requirements analysis

-- Design, programming, testing

-- Documentation

-- Consult and collaborate

-- Knowledge transfer with technical peers and customers

-- Represent the District when appropriate, to vendors, contracts, businesses, and governmental agencies.​

-- Respond to requests for District data (e.​g.​, reports, downloads, and on-line displays) and negotiate with requestor how to best address the request.​

-- Anticipate and resolve emergency situations which occur in District application systems.​


Experience & Education:

SENIOR EXPERIENCE 5-7 years experience in area of expertise with ERP systems support and development, (with specific emphasis in Human Resources), including 2 years experience in Peoplesoft

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, business/​management, or related degree.​  Equivalent experience will be considered.​

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  None required.​

Job description categories:

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Oral and written presentation and communication, interpersonal, system thinking, conflict resolution, technical/​software development in Peoplesoft, Maximo, or student systems, analytical, and organizational skills.​  Proficiency in legacy and state-of-the-art computer systems consistent with District-wide Technology Plan.​  Ability to stay current with changes in technology.​  Programming ability with proficiency in multiple computer languages, system design, and analytical skills.​  Knowledge of and experience with personal computers, productivity/​desktop tools, operating systems, multi-platform computer hardware and related complex software,  and ORACLE databases, and AIX and PC operating systems.​

DECISION MAKING  Requires the timely application of technical knowledge and knowledge of District procedures and processes.​  Deviations or errors could  result in loss/​delay of data, outside audits/​investigations, and incorrect presentation of District information, which could result in additional cost or embarrassment to the District.​

COMMUNITY RELATIONS Daily contact with classified staff within/​outside department to resolve routine corrections or adjustments.​  Weekly contact with professional staff within/​outside department to negotiate controversial matters.​  Monthly contact with school support team to maintain relationships and with local government to verify information needs.​  Monthly/​annual contact with advisory committees to negotiate controversial matters.​  Annual contact with administrative leadership team to maintain relationships and with Colorado Department of Education to coordinate data requirements.​

SPAN OF CONTROL  This job has no supervisory responsibilities; however, this position assists the Director in the interview process and screening of applicants.​

EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY  Support the schools and students by supporting  the HCM and Financial systems.​  Ensure security of data, integrity of data, and the ability to recover data.​  The majority of time is not spent on the school site.​

COMPLEXITY OF WORK The work is assigned by the department, Director of Student Information Services, Manager of Business Information Services, or Manager Human Resources/​Payroll Information Services.​   Work is primarily directed by the needs of the customers within the District and the District's technology goals.​  Requires independent judgment and thinking, interpretation of facts, application of technical knowledge, and analysis of the impact a situation/​decision has on the District.​  Must exercise accuracy and alertness with attention to detail and logical thinking at all times.​

The physical demands, mental functions, and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.​ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.​

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.​  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.​  No special vision requirements.​

MENTAL FUNCTIONS  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, and compile.​  Regularly required to copy, instruct, and negotiate.​

WORK ENVIRONMENT  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock.​  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.