| Post Code: D720 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9278 | |
| Classification Number: C1487 | |
| Open: 06/24/2009 | |
| Revised: 07/10/2009 (Application Deadline) | |
| Close: 07/17/2009 | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
Limited Duration
This employment opportunity is with Administrative Services (AS), Office of Information Services (OIS) and will provide support to Children, Adults and Families (CAF), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full-time, limited-duration opening located in Salem. The limited duration position will be for 24 months from date of hire. This position includes family health benefits, leave accrual and is represented by a union. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current permanent/limited duration vacancies and may be used to fill future permanent/limited duration vacancies as they occur. QUALIFICATIONS Six years of professional consultative, technical, or administrative experience designing, constructing or analyzing web based information systems using Java technologies. Experience must include activities in the following:
NOTE: Please include these specific activities in the Specialized Skills and Knowledge section of your State of Oregon Application Form PD100. No credit will be given if experience is not listed. AND EITHER
SPECIAL NOTE: 15 quarter (10 semester) graduate-level computer science, software engineering, information systems, or equivalent credits may substitute for one year of the professional experience. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A State of Oregon Application Form PD100 that clearly shows you meet the minimum requirements listed under the QUALIFICATIONS section of the announcement; AND A cover letter (not to exceed 2 pages) that clearly addresses each of the following desired competencies listed below. If you do not respond to each of the desired competencies, you may not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview.
You may e-mail, mail, deliver or FAX your completed application. It must be received no later than the application deadline. E-mail directly to DHS.Recruitment@state.or.us
(Please include in the subject line the announcement number LEHS9306
OR
Mail or deliver your application materials to:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Jennifer Rogers
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
OR
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications.
APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following:
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. We are unable to acknowledge or verify receipt of applications due to the large volume. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position serves as Senior Systems Analyst for multiple applications and systems. The Senior Systems Analysts leads and coordinates all levels of the data and process modeling, work process, user interface design and technological infrastructure design. The Senior Systems Analyst is responsible for coordinating one or more projects. This position provides technical expertise, advice, assistance and mentoring to contractors, state staff and temporary employees. This position is responsible for assisting Office of Information Services (OIS) management and customer organizations with collection and analysis of business requirements and resource of the purpose of defining the strategic business and technical direction. Major duties include: Software Development and Maintenance - The Senior Systems Analyst is responsible for the overall maintenance of complex software products and systems. Construct systems software and software interfaces at a highly advanced level of technology and sophistication. Diagnoses technical problems and design technical solutions. Evaluates new approaches and directions for software solutions, data sharing, security, communication. Business Requirements Collection and Analysis – Responsible for assisting the OIS management and customer organizations with collection and analysis of business requirements and resources for the purpose of defining the strategic business and technical direction, including the design of new software and technology applications. Analyzes business requirements and needs by meeting with customers, customer liaisons, and other SSM project teams to create the best possible business solutions for SSM. Mentoring and Teamwork – Take direction from the Team Manager or Team Lead to create a positive and productive team environment. Develop objects and code to be used by the development team in creation of business solutions. Create System or other documentation as needed. Perform object and system testing. Assist the development team with integrated systems testing, including configuration of development environments and platforms for collaborative team code development and code sharing. Perform within a team setting. Operational Support and Maintenance – Provide operational support for software and data systems running regularly in production mode. Provide technical support for the maintenance and tuning of these systems. Assume the “ownership” role for intermediate to large-scale systems, setting standards for their usage and writing instructions and directives to ensure compliance with those standards. Customer and Vendor Organization Liaison – Provide customer assistance and technical help with a wide variety of customers, developers, and Operations staff. Serve as liaison to software and data vendors for problem resolution and technical support purposes and may coordinate a team of software experts working on a technical project. Conducts research for planning purposes. Advises management regarding the feasibility of new products or new additions to existing products and recommends software and data products that could improve departmental operational efficiency and effectiveness. Assist the Team Lead and Lead Developers in coordinating with other OIS units to ensure that proposed technical solutions fit within the technological and coding standards and strategic direction of OIS. WORKING CONDITIONS Working conditions are those of a general office environment in a close-knit, team-oriented environment. At times, weekend and evening work will be necessary to meet customer demands and department deadlines. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
