Special Programs Systems Specialist

Arlington Central School District; Lagrangeville (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Central School District is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time 12-Month Special Programs Systems Specialist. The role involves daily operation of a specialized program system, ensuring data meets program requirements, and applying knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and district policies.

Responsibilities include system administration tasks, reporting to agencies, safeguarding information, and creating manuals for system use.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or closely related field.
• Associate's degree in computer science with 1 year of work experience involving use, configuration, and training of users on microcomputer database software.
• Three years of related work experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs system administrator tasks: running/distributing reports, importing/exporting data, auditing input, backups.
• Oversees security of information on the system.
• Reports data to Local/State/Federal agencies in accordance with laws and district policies.
• Develops and maintains detailed manuals on system use for technical and program requirements.
• Related work as required.

Skills

System administration

Data reporting

Security management

Regulatory compliance

User training

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Associate’s degree in computer science + 1 year experience

3 years related work experience

Equivalent combination of education/training/experience

Tools

Database software

Job description

This position is a Competitive Civil Service Position and requires the applicant to be:

1. Reachable on an existing Dutchess County Human Resources Certification of Eligible List; or,
2. Currently working in, or previously held a Special Programs Systems Specialist civil service title; or,
3. Other candidates who have equivalent education and licensing are encouraged to apply and will be considered as allowed per Civil Service Regulations.

Arlington Central School District is currently recruiting for a full-time 12-Month Special Programs Systems Specialist. This is a technical position that is typically assigned directly to a specialized program in a school district. The selected applicant would be involved in the daily operation of the program, ensuring that data managed by the system meets the specific requirements of the program. The individual should have an in-depth knowledge of all applicable laws, rules, regulations and district policies.

Typical work may include, but not be limited to:

1. Performs system administrator type tasks, including the running and distribution of reports, importing and exporting data, auditing input for program acceptability and backing up files on a regular basis;
2. Oversees security of information contained on the system;
3. Able to report on all necessary data to Local, State or Federal agencies in accordance with all laws, rules, regulations and district polices and procedures;
4. Develops and maintains detailed manuals on use of system for both technical aspects and for program-related requirements;
5. Related work as required.

For additional information click: Special Programs Systems Specialist

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and:

EITHER:

1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field; OR:
2. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in computer science or a closely related field AND one (1) year of full-time paid work experience which primarily involved the use, configuration and customization of microcomputer database software which also included programming and the training of users; OR:
3. Three (3) years of work experience as described in (B); OR:
4. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience as indicated in (A), (B) and (C) above.