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Application Specialist I -- HR / Payroll |
4970 |
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Human Resource System (HRS)/Payroll Application Specialist
I |
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| Under minimal direction, maintains
the current Human Resource System and the "Integral"
Payroll System. Duties involve resolution of job trouble
reports and applying mandated enhancements which are small
to medium in scope to the existing systems. The charge
of the HRS/Payroll Application Specialist involves analyzing
enhancement requests, providing multiple solutions to
requests or problems, implementing program changes or
developing new programs, developing program test plans,
devising sample input data to test the adequacy of a given
change and running tests of the application, correcting
errors by altering program steps and sequence, and changing
JCL as needed to achieve desired results and provide updated
documentation to users. |
| Working knowledge of CA-IDMS, CA-ADS/Online,
and COBOL. Working knowledge of CA-Culprit, CA RPF, SAS,
and JCL desirable. Ability to develop new programs and
modify existing programs which are at a high level of
complexity. Ability to develop and implement a test plan.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively within
a team. Ability to work under severe time constraints.
Analytical and problem solving skills. Skill in completing
program and system documentation. Excellent oral and written
communication skills as well as excellent human relations
skills. Excellent time management skills. High degree
of professionalism which includes attitude, work ethics,
taking responsibility, personal incentive, intra-organizational
effectiveness, meeting deadlines, flexibility, multi-tasking,
and attention to detail. |
| Bachelor's degree from an accredited
college or university. Training with CA-RPF, CA-CULPRIT,
JCL, and SAS desirable. Considerable experience in the
maintenance of complex mainframe data processing systems.
Experience with COBOL, CA-IDMS, CA-ADS/Online, COBOL IDMS.
Experience working with project management tools (such
as Microsoft Project for Windows) desirable. Other combination
of applicable education, training, and experience which
provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary
to perform effectively in the position may be considered. |
| None |
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(Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and
frequent climbing.) Required to operate workstations for
sustained periods of time. |
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(Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Applicant
must pass the competency test assigned to the HRS/Payroll
Application Specialist I. |
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Non-compensated overtime, especially during peak periods
and when urgent work requirements exist. |
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Using appropriate tools to resolve job trouble reports,
develops enhancements and mandated changes of moderate
scope. Applies and conforms to ADIT standards for this
work. Reviews and analyzes problems and requested enhancements/changes.
Defines user requirements. Defines multiple solutions
to problems or requested enhancements/changes. Implements
the selected solution. Uses appropriate tools to make
necessary program/JCL changes. Develops test plans and
inputs data, as needed, to test the change or enhancement.
Analyzes results of tests to evaluate such factors as
accuracy and achievement to desired logic and determines
effectiveness of change or enhancement. Makes necessary
changes to program or system documentation and makes
changes production ready. Participates in on-going,
self-initiated learning to maintain currency in the
field of information technology and shares knowledge
both formally and informally with others as appropriate.
Performs related work as required.
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This description may be changed at any time.
Note: A general guide to class description, which includes
definitions of standard terms used, is considered an integral
part of this description and is available
from the Office of Human Resources. |
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