| Post Code: D720 | |
| Announcement Number: LEPE9019 | |
| Classification Number: C1486 | |
| Open: 09/16/2009 | |
| Close: OPEN UNTIL FILLED | |
| Location: Tigard | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
The Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is seeking a Information Systems Specialist 6. This is a full-time, permanent position. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)/Oregon Public Employees Union (OPEU). If selected for the position, you must provide documentation of your eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History for a thorough background investigation. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification. The pay on all announcements may change without notice. BENEFITS Employment with PERS will afford you a variety of generous benefits. The link below will take you to a list of benefits we offer with employment: State Benefits Page Information about PERS may be obtained by visiting the web site: www.oregon.gov/pers. TO QUALIFY Your PD100 application form and resume (optional) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section (be specific in describing your experience). To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Four years of professional, consultative, technical, or administrative experience designing, constructing or analyzing information systems. Experience must include activities in: (a) Responsibility for the operational integrity and security of enterprise-wide production database infrastructures, including Microsoft SQL Server clusters; (b) Responsibility for administering production implementations of either PostgreSQL, Oracle or IBM DB2; (c) Monitoring infrastructures using SNMP and/or SYSLOG protocols and tools; (d) A working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows command shell, and at least one of either ksh, bash, Perl, Python, PowerShell, Tcl or MVS/JCL; (e) Preparing written technical architecture and design documents. In the "Work History" section on your application, you must clearly describe your experience in each of the a), b), c), d), e) areas listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration. and either: (a) at least 30 quarter (20 semester) credits in computer science; or (b) two more years of experience providing a knowledge of information systems theory and principles. 15 quarter (10 semester) graduate-level computer science, software engineering, information systems, or equivalent credits may substitute for one year of the professional experience. To receive credit for required courses, you must submit a photocopy of transcripts. IF YOU QUALIFY There is no test for this job. If you meet the “Minimum Qualifications” requirements on this announcement, your name will be placed on the list with a code of QLF (qualified). PURPOSE This position ensures the operational integrity of the computing and communications infrastructure; with specific focus on the planning, design, construction, implementation, operation, tuning, security and ongoing support of the PERS multi-vendor (e.g. MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, DB2), multi-platform (e.g. MS Windows, Linux, IBM z/OS), Agency-wide data bases. This position is primarily an Agency-wide production support role. MAIN DUTIES Provides third-level problem diagnosis and resolution for data base related issues affecting both internal and external customers. Assures the most current stable version of data base products are tested and deployed in a timely fashion, to the extent practical given the mix of operating systems, hardware platforms, and application software in question. Plans, coordinates, tests and deploys data base related maintenance upgrades, as well as data base migration/conversion efforts. Promotes and facilitates consistent data structures, data sharing, data security and data integrity throughout the Agency. Monitors and maintains data base security and access controls used by internal and external customers. Monitors and optimizes data base performance and storage. Investigates data anomalies detected in production data bases, and initiates applicable corrective measures. Implements disaster recovery plans; responds to major infrastructure incidents as a member of the Incident Response Team. Assesses business needs, then plans, designs, develops and deploys software programs in a variety of languages (e.g. SQL, cmd, powershell, perl, JCL). Identifies, evaluates and prototypes new data base products, and related tools and languages. Performs capacity planning and develops resource projections for the data base infrastructure. WORKING CONDITIONS Air-conditioned office, some travel required, sometimes in adverse weather. May be necessary to work long hours and be on standby. This position may at times require overtime at short notice. Essential job duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. HOW TO APPLY You may email, mail, deliver, or fax your completed application (PD100) materials to: PERS Human Resources 11410 SW 68th Parkway Tigard, Oregon 97223 Fax: 503-598-0262, or Email: pers.jobs@state.or.us. Applications must be received by the close date. PERS cannot be responsible for material that are misdirected, late, illegible, or missing as a result of transmitting by fax, e-mail, or lost through the mail. The application form can be obtained from www.oregonjobs.org; or www.oregon.gov/pers or by calling PERS Human Resources, 503-603-7794. If you have a disability and need an alternative format in order to complete the application, you may call 503-603-7794, or TTY 503-603-7766 to request an alternative format. After your application materials are reviewed, you will be sent a notice advising you of the status of your application and test score (if applicable). If you disagree with the results, you may request a review. Review requests must be submitted in writing and must be received within 10 days from the date listed on the notice. Accommodations for interviews will be provided to individuals with disabilities upon request. PERS is an Equal Opportunity Employer | |
