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Data Support Specialist I |
5850 |
| Human
Resources Data Support Specialist |
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| Under general supervision, compiles work force information
and prepares and distributes scheduled reports and mailings
to the Department of Labor, MSDE, the Board of Education,
and the Office of the Superintendent. Responds to ad
hoc data requests from the superintendent and from other
offices and schools when authorized to do so. Assists
with planning, installation, programming, and on-going
upkeep of mainframe, client/server, stand-alone applications,
and office automation in the Office of Human Resources
(OHR).
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| Requires skill in completing program and systems documentation;
strong communication, interpersonal and organizational
skills; working knowledge of standard database technologies
and their use in workforce reporting; strong consultation
skills necessary to work effectively with others designing,
evaluating and executing workforce data reports and
to support staff in the use of technology. Must be extremely
detail-oriented and accurate in the preparation of workforce
reports; must be able to learn and apply new technological
solutions as they become available.
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| Bachelor's degree in computer science or certificate
from an accredited computer programming school providing
over 500 hours of computer training in data and information
processing; considerable experience working with Microsoft
Excel and Access as data analytic and report-generating
tools; working knowledge of Oracle Discoverer, Crystal
Reports, or other reporting tools; working knowledge
of the mainframe Human Resources System and Lawson Software’s
human resources module preferred; experience reporting
human resources workforce information preferred. |
| (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Position requires sustained operation of keyboard devices
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| (Frequent overtime
or night work required, etc.) Available to work overtime as required and to respond
to emergency work needs. |
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Consults with requesters to determine the most appropriate
means of acquiring and reporting on workforce information
Determines the most appropriate format for workforce
reports, considering printed reports and their distribution,
web-based and other electronic communication media such
as Microsoft Outlook
Prepares required workforce information reports using
Oracle Discoverer, Crystal Reports, Excel, Access, RBase
and other appropriate software packages
Responds to ad hoc workforce data inquiries in support
of grants, federal and state workforce surveys, and
in other areas impacting system resources and legal
obligations
Assists and trains other units in producing workforce
data available through the Lawson HRIS
Builds a workforce reporting schedule that addresses
annual personnel reports and other standard workforce
reports used by the County Council, the Board of Education
and executive staff.
Prepares salary and reasonable assurance of employment
notification for MCPS permanent and temporary personnel
Meets with Office of Human Resources staff to discuss
computer system and workforce data needs, applications,
problems, and related matters.
Attends meetings representing the Office of Human Resources
in matters related to workforce reporting
Maintains documentation on workforce reporting processes,
including a database of all data/information requests
Serves as the primary webmaster for the Office of Human
Resources’ web site
Monitors the security of Office of Human Resources'
databases
Participates in the establishment of position classification
codes and related position information
Performs related work as required.
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