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Job Opening Information System Software Specialist 0225-0003

Job Number
0225-0003
Application Deadline
3/4/2025
Position Start Date
3/13/2023

Position Title
System Software Specialist 0225-0003
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
$37.68/hr Plus Generous Benefits Package
Job Description

Location:   
Erie 1 BOCES
Management Services
E1B Education Campus
West Seneca, NY

Start Date:           
March 10, 2025

Hours
8:00AM – 4:00PM

The System Software Specialist at Erie 1 BOCES will have expert knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL and above average knowledge of database concepts in Oracle 19c or higher. (S)He should have a high degree of deductive reasoning, logic, diplomacy, accuracy and sound judgment.  Experience/knowledge of Data Warehouse concepts beneficial,  but not required.  (S)He must be able to work independently in a team environment with past supervisory experience beneficial, but not required.  This employee assists in developing efficient applications and resolves potential problems.

 

System Software Specialist Duties:

1. Maintains the server operating system. 
2. Installs, customizes, and maintains all vendor supplied software. 
3. Generates, customizes and maintains communications software. 
4. Provides operators with training required to make efficient use of the hardware and software facilities. 
5. Supports Systems Analysts and Programmers in developing and implementing applications. 
6. Acts as liaison between Operations and Programming. 
7. Performs hardware and software evaluations and provides management with reports and oral recommendations. 
8. Establishes and maintains standards to most efficiently utilize manpower and equipment facilities. 
9. Monitors system performance and continually tunes as indicated. 
10. Responsible for keeping systems secure at all times. 
11. Performs other duties as assigned that are relevant to the civil service job description for this title.

Civil Service Title
System Software Specialist
Job Qualifications

General Qualifications:

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or related field with at least 4 years of data processing experience with at least 2 years of programming in PL SQL/SQL.  This position is subject to Erie County Civil Service regulations and Erie 1 BOCES contract salaries.  We offer stimulating working conditions, a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package.  Join our team of professionals.  Please go to the Employment section at e1b.org and reference Posting Number #0225-0003 to apply for this position.

Minimum Civil Service Qualifications:

Must hold permanent status as a Systems Software Specialist, or; be reachable on the current Systems Software Specialist civil service list, or; meet minimum qualifications for provisional* appointment as follows:

A)  Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of data processing experience in vendor-supplied operating systems software programming and/or maintenance; or: 
 
B)  Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two (2) or four (4) year college or university with an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or related field and three (3) years of data processing experience, at least two (2) 
years of which must have been in vendor-supplied operating systems software programming and/or maintenance; or: 
 
C)  Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of data processing experience at least three (3) years of which involved computer programming with at least two (2) years in vendor-supplied operating systems software 
programming and/or maintenance; or: 
 
D)  An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) 
and (C). 

*The successful candidate will be required to sit for an upcoming Civil Service exam and score high enough to become reachable

 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH MARCH 4, 2025

Application Procedure

 Please apply online by completing the following steps:

  1. Click Apply below and log in to your account in Recruitfront or create an account.
  2. Complete and submit the correct application type, SCHOOL RELATED PERSONNEL, and THEN
  3. Apply directly to the job posting.

You will receive an email from Recruitfront stating that you have applied.


Special Notes:  

When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to the Posting Number noted above.
Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with
Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, Human  Resources) at least 48 hours prior to the interview.   

PLEASE NOTE- Erie 1 BOCES has transitioned COMPLETELY to the RecruitFront platform for all open positions.  Once you complete your application within the system, you will be able to apply for any vacant positions within the District in the future.

Job Category
Clerical
Job Location
Education Campus

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