Senior Systems Specialist, District Support at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking detail oriented individuals with strong customer service skills to apply for the Senior Systems Specialist, District Support position. The Senior Systems Specialist, District Support researches, diagnoses, and assesses human resources information, payroll, and/or retirement systems features, functions or reports, runs tests, provides specialized application assistance, training and support to county-wide local education agency clients based on knowledge of assigned system features and client needs, and provides work direction and guidance to Systems Specialists and clerical staff.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Education and Experience Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent is required. Experience: Three years of automated business systems experience that include one year of human resources information, payroll, and/or retirement systems processing experience entering, updating, or monitoring data and resolving related issues using human resources information, payroll, and/or retirement systems (e.g. LACOE's Human Resources System (HRS)) Additional Requirements: College coursework in accounting, business or personnel administration is desirable. Experience in a public school or county office is desirable. A valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites may be required. Remote, work-from-home, or hybrid work days may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE will require all employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Education and Experience Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent is required. Experience: Three years of automated business systems experience that include one year of human resources information, payroll, and/or retirement systems processing experience entering, updating, or monitoring data and resolving related issues using human resources information, payroll, and/or retirement systems (e.g. LACOE's Human Resources System (HRS)) Additional Requirements: College coursework in accounting, business or personnel administration is desirable. Experience in a public school or county office is desirable. A valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites may be required. Remote, work-from-home, or hybrid work days may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE will require all employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Comments and Other Information
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Knowledge:
Terminology, methods, and techniques of research, testing and assessment of automated systems
Input and data retrieval procedures for retirement and payroll databases and computerized systems
Federal and state statutes, codes, laws, regulations, bargaining labor agreements, policies and procedures related to retirement and payroll processing, time reporting, personnel assignments, deduction control, and retirement accounting
Training techniques
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications
Basic arithmetic
Competencies:
Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
Mathematical Facility – Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one's work
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 communication and interaction that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures
Comments and Other Information
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Knowledge:
Terminology, methods, and techniques of research, testing and assessment of automated systems
Input and data retrieval procedures for retirement and payroll databases and computerized systems
Federal and state statutes, codes, laws, regulations, bargaining labor agreements, policies and procedures related to retirement and payroll processing, time reporting, personnel assignments, deduction control, and retirement accounting
Training techniques
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications
Basic arithmetic
Competencies:
Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
Mathematical Facility – Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one's work
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 communication and interaction that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures
Application Deadline
3/23/2022 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/8/2022
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$66,996.00 - $83,196.00 Annual
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time