Systems Specialist

Los Angeles County Office of Education; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

PERS defined benefit

Paid time off: 12 vacation, 15 gh hols

Job summary

Los Angeles County Office of Education in Downey, CA is seeking a Systems Specialist to monitor daily system functions and provide technical support for enterprise-wide systems used by client districts and LACOE units.

The candidate should have knowledge of ERP systems, data validation, and familiarity with payroll and accounting processes, plus strong Microsoft Office skills. A high school diploma and two years of automated systems experience are required, with a California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.
• Two years of automated business systems experience entering, updating, or monitoring data.
• Equivalency provisions may substitute for experience in ERP or district systems.
• A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation may be required.
• Selection process includes a multiple choice exam, a computer performance exam, and a structured interview.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily system functions and report data.
• Provide technical support for enterprise-wide systems to client districts and LACOE units.

Skills

ERP systems

Data validation

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Systems Specialist

$6090 to $7563 Monthly

Benefits

Insurance

Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement

PERS Defined Benefit Plan

Paid Time Off

12 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.

Under general supervision, the Systems Specialist performs daily monitoring of system functions or report data and provides technical support and assistance for enterprise-wide or departmental systems to client districts, LACOE units, and client reporting agencies.

The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following

Knowledge

• Computer terminology and basic principles of database management
• Functions and operations of automated business systems
• Processes and terminology used in the administration of payroll, accounting, or financial functions
• Principles and practices of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Principles and practices of data validation
• Applicable federal and state laws and regulations
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Principles and practices of enterprise business system functionality and ERP implementation
• Basic arithmetic

Competencies

• Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Mathematical Facility – Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures

Required Education and Experience

Education

Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.

Experience

Two years of automated business systems experience entering, updating, or monitoring data and resolving related issues.

Equivalency Provision

Six months of experience as a professional expert in ERP systems-related or district support systems-related work may substitute for one year of the required experience. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent college units in accounting, business, personnel administration, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation may substitute for one year of the required experience. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Additional Requirements

A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites may be required.

Selection Process

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a multiple choice exam, a computer performance exam, and a structured interview.

Contact

For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to Shawn Toyohara at [e-mail].

For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm).

Additional Information

Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date.

Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). The eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities.

In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272).

This examination is authorized as Dual, open to the public and promotional for LACOE employees.

Recruitment ID: 27-LAC800

This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.