Salary: $45,530.00 - $84,241.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 164426/61006596/DPH
Agency: DHEC-CO/COS
Opening Date: 04/29/2024
Closing Date: 5/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AM03
Position Number:: 61006596 (164426)
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $55,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $64,885.00
Opening Date: 04/29/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
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Under limited supervision the analyst will work with senior developers. Gathers, compiles, and synthesizes information for technology processes or systems. Makes recommendations or assists in making recommendations for development or enhancement of existing system. Analyzes business user needs to assess technical feasibility and solutions. Translates business requirements into functional specifications. Involved in the systems life cycle to include designing, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting software, testing, etc. Assists with development of technical designs, specifications, and options for technical solutions.

• Work in a team environment to implement, maintain and provide technical support for Public Health specific applications as assigned. Assists in the management of system development activities defined by an agency's System Development Life Cycle. Ensure systems integrate seamlessly with agency Electronic Document Management System (EDM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Adheres to Information Technology application development standards.
  
• Develops technical documentation (designs, specifications, processes, workflows) and communications. Assists with simulations or recreations of user problems to resolve operating difficulties and identify problems. Assists in creating and executing procedures that ensure that all systems, products and services meet agency standards and end-user requirements.
  
• Assists with analyzing current processes and procedures to create future configurations which lead to gains in efficiency and cost savings. Assists in the identification of test scenarios and their execution to ensure proper system operation and freedom from defects.
  
• Prepares flowcharts, block diagrams, and other documentation to illustrate programs and procedures. Prepares user documentation including user manuals. Provide appropriate administrative documentation/project communication.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and experience in computer system development and modification. A bachelor's degree in a related area may be substituted for the required work experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and one (1) year of applicable software development experience; or associate degree in computer science, computer technology, or a related field and two (2) years of applicable software development experience; or a high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in software development and modification.

• Moderate knowledge of capabilities and intricacies of information systems.
  
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex technical instructions and requests.
  
• Moderately complex ability to analyze and reduce to logical order complex technical data.
  
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work effectively with users, vendors, and other IT personnel.
  
• Ability to assist with identifying and resolving problems.
  
• Ability to assist with planning, directing, instructing, and reviewing the work of technical staff.
  
• Ability to assist with providing status reports and other technical reports in a clear and concise manner.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial system knowledge is preferred.
• Cerner EHR experience is preferred.

Additional Comments

DRIVING RECORD:
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays.
• 2 weeks paid parental leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote is available after six (6) months of employment if it applies to the position

T his position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Office of Information Technology (OIT). The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

02

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

03

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10 year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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How did you hear about this position?

• State NeoGov website (jobs.sc.gov)
• LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
• Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
• College Job Board
• External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
• Other

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If selected for this position, are you willing to accept an annual salary between $55,000 - $64,885?

• Yes
• No

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A high school diploma and experience in computer system development and modification?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience supporting financial systems?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please explain.
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Do you have experience with Cerner EHR systems?

• Yes
• No

10

If yes, please explain.
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Are you a current or former SCDHEC employee?

• Yes
• No

Required Question