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Application Specialist I -- Maryland School Performance Program
(MSPP) |
4970 |
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Student Application/Maryland School Performance Program
(MSPP) Specialist I |
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| Under minimal direction, maintains
the current Maryland School Performance Program (MSPP)
requirements. 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 MSPP/Student 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, 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 high levels 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. At least two years of experience
maintaining/developing Student Systems/MSPP. 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 combinations 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.) Must operate workstations for sustained
periods of time. |
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(Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Must
pass the competency test assigned to this position class.
Ability to work occasional overtime when urgent work requirements
exist. |
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Non-compensated overtime, especially during peak periods
and when urgent work requirements exist. |
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Using appropriate tools, resolves job trouble reports
and 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 changes or enhancements. Analyzes results
of tests to evaluate such factors as accuracy and achievement
to desired logic and determine effectiveness of change
or enhancement. Makes necessary changes to program or
system documentation; 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. Works closely with the Maryland
State Department of Education (MSDE), Department of
Educational Accountability, and the Office of Instruction
and Program Development to define the MSDE requirements
for the School Performance Program Report Files. 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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