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Principal Systems Specialist, District Support at Los Angeles County Office Of Education

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
$73,968.00 - $91,644.00 Annual
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time

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 analytical and detail oriented individuals to apply for the Principal Systems Specialist, District Support position. The Principal Systems Specialist, District Support plans, coordinates, and supervises the work of a technical unit responsible for providing functional human resources information, payroll, and/or retirement systems administration to county-wide local education agency clients.

Requirements / Qualifications

Required Education and Experience Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent is required. Experience: Four years of automated business systems experience that includes two years of 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 as well as acting in a lead capacity 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: Four years of automated business systems experience that includes two years of 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 as well as acting in a lead capacity 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, practices, and techniques of administration, research, testing and assessment of automated retirement systems Federal and state statutes, codes, laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to retirement and payroll processing, time reporting, personnel assignments, garnishments, deduction control, and payroll and retirement accounting Appropriate methods of training, group facilitation and instructional techniques Basic arithmetic Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS applications Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA; principles of progressive discipline; and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements Competencies: Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claim 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 regulation Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications Action & Results Focus – Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue Presentation Skill – Formally delivering information to groups Writing – Communicating effectively in writing Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships Managing Performance – Ensuring superior individual and group performance Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives 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, practices, and techniques of administration, research, testing and assessment of automated retirement systems Federal and state statutes, codes, laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to retirement and payroll processing, time reporting, personnel assignments, garnishments, deduction control, and payroll and retirement accounting Appropriate methods of training, group facilitation and instructional techniques Basic arithmetic Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS applications Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA; principles of progressive discipline; and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements Competencies: Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claim 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 regulation Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications Action & Results Focus – Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue Presentation Skill – Formally delivering information to groups Writing – Communicating effectively in writing Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships Managing Performance – Ensuring superior individual and group performance Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives Cultural Proficiency–Modeling communication and interaction that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures