What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Specialist - ERP Application Development position at Broward County Board of County Commissioners?
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
This position is in person (no remote/hybrid) and is expected to work extended hours, including weekday evenings and weekends, during peak times of the project and operational needs.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Information Technology Specialist.
Broward County Enterprise Technology Services Division's Financial Services Support team is dedicated to administering the County's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) suite of applications. Our team ensures seamless operation and integration across various critical systems, including PeopleSoft Financial and Supply Chain Management (FSCM), Human Capital Management (HCM) and Enterprise Learning Management (ELM) Systems.
We are seeking an experienced ERP Information Technology Specialist to ensure our ERP systems are optimally supported, developed, and maintained. The ideal candidate will be a top-level technical expert in operating systems, applications and software development/programming, with a focus on the FSCM, HCM, and ELM pillars of PeopleSoft and knowledge of other cloud-based ERP and SaaS systems. This position works on premises (no remote/hybrid work).
General Description
Manages large scale information technology projects.
Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years of experience in technical expert in operating systems, applications, and software development/programming, with a focus on Financial and Supply Chain (FSCM), Human Capital Management (HCM), and Enterprise Learning Management (ELM) pillars of PeopleSoft. or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Preferences
- Two (2) or more years of experience with PeopleSoft Development tools and reporting tools or similar type of system.
- Capable of effective teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication, and analytical skills.
- Experience using Microsoft Office
- Five (5) or more years with PeopleSoft Development tools and reporting tools: PeopleTools 8.56, PeopleCode, PeopleSoft App Designer, PS/Query, nVision, and PeopleSoft Process Scheduler with Version 9.1 or higher.
- Previous experience with Oracle/PeopleSoft ERP system implementations.
- Strong teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication, and analytical skills.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience using Microsoft SharePoint
- Experience using Microsoft Vision
- Experience using Microsoft Office
- Experience using AWS, AppStream and/or Workspaces.
- Working Knowledge of PHIRE or similar migration tools.
- Experience reviewing App Server Logs and Process Scheduler.
SCOPE OF WORK
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Provides high-level technical expertise and project management direction of multiple large scale information technology initiatives including technological research, analysis, design, development, and implementation of projects.
Reviews County-wide information technology strategic direction, recommends approaches for incorporation of the emerging technologies when appropriate, and implements the approved approach.
Reviews programming techniques and recommends information technology solutions, enhancement plans, and related cost-benefit comparisons.
Supervises professional and technical personnel in assigned work teams or sections.
Plans, organizes and implements approved emerging technologies.
Administers County-wide technological specialty functions.
Performs project management responsibilities for large scale complex information technology projects.
Reviews systems designs, development of applications, and documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to departmental standards.
Documentation of deployment, security, quality assurance, change controls, and compliance.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
- Tech Savvy
Manages Complexity
Action Oriented
Plans and Aligns
Optimizes Work Processes
Courage
Self-Development
County Core Values
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Emergency Management Responsibilities
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.