POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the
direction of the Director, the incumbent of this position will provide Oracle
Advanced Benefits functional support and diagnostic assistance to IT Technical
Leads and Super Users on Oracle ERP System. The work involves tasks assigned by
IT Technical Leads and or the IT Business Applications Officer in the analysis,
design/development and testing of Oracle R12 Advance Benefits application and
customizations across related functional areas. Must acquire knowledge of
development, conversion and system implementation plans; to ensure software,
developed and deployed to the production environment, as it relates to the
school districts benefits programs, including, but not limited to health care,
dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, pension, and other benefits
related programs as approved by the Board of Education. Adheres to specified requirements, satisfies
end-user needs and expectations, and meets the objectives and business
practices of Prince George’s County Public Schools.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Work with the DBA and IT Senior
Technical Leads for implementation of changes and enhancements to Oracle Advanced
Benefits application module, other related modules and reports;
Assist with and/or conduct training
programs for analysts/developers, consultants and users;
Meet with non-technical staff to
define user requirements;
Schedule kick-off and follow-up meetings
with appropriate parties;
Maintains up-to-date general knowledge
of retirement programs, HIPPA regulations, TSA/403b and 457, Section 125, and
any other related benefits programs that may be relevant and appropriate for
Prince George’s County Public Schools; and
Performs
all related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Current knowledge of Oracle Advanced Benefits business and functional foundation is necessary;
Knowledge of the Oracle AIM methodology and
how the documents are utilized;
Current knowledge
of the integrated OAB application(s) for performing diagnostic testing on all
Oracle System HRMS/Payroll upgrades, patches and enhancements, including
procedures for migration to production environment;
Current
knowledge of the integrated OAB application required to complete testing,
diagnostic support (with limited supervision), on changes to existing
applications, caused by statutory changes and/or new requirements submitted by
users;
Current
knowledge of the integrated HRMS/Payroll & Benefits applications and PGCPS
business practices and requirements, needed to provide review, investigation
and reference on existing HRMS issues to IT Senior Leads, Human Resources and
Payroll Functional Leads;
Ability
to document user procedures used in reports, customizations, along with new functionality
and enhancements as developed;
Ability
to analyze issues encountered by system users, suggest resolutions, and resolve
problems and issues;
Ability
to work closely with consultants and other developers to develop appropriate
programs and/or interfaces;
Continue Oracle functional skills and
knowledge through continuous self-study, self-discovery, tutorials, and
classes; and
Good communications skills to express Business
requirements, documentation, coordinating activities between IT
Technical staff and users of Human Resources and Payroll departments.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s
degree in Information Systems or a related field or a proven record of success
as an Oracle HRMS functional person, with at least two (2) years of Oracle application functional
experience required with a degree or four
(4) years of experience without a degree.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.