POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the direction of the Supervisor of Technology Applications, Student Support,
the incumbent in this position provides systems development for the school
district’s new SIS system. The work
involves moderate tasks as assigned by the supervisor in the analysis,
design/development and testing of SIS applications and customizations across
related functional areas; ensures software, developed and deployed to the
production environment, adheres to specified requirements; satisfies end-user
needs and expectations; and meets the objectives 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.
Builds and implements changes, extensions and enhancements to
SIS application program and reports according to software standards and
conventions;
Reviews
and debugs existing customizations and reports as necessary;
Tests
computer programs and their behavior under all operating environments;
Implements
changes to existing systems caused by statutory changes or new ideas submitted
by users;
Supports
interfaces to legacy systems as required;
Documents
all procedures used in reports and customizations;
Selects
the most innovative and efficient methods for developing and implementing new
computer programs and systems;
Reviews
existing computer programs and recommends refinements, improvements, and
enhancements to ensure that the most efficient methods are employed;
Updates
technical skills and knowledge through continuous self-study, self-discovery,
tutorials, and classes;
Troubleshoots
problems and issues encountered by system users, suggest resolutions, and
resolves those problems and issues;
Assists
clients in resolving problems in the use of software;
Meets
with other developers and staff and participates in the development of new
operating environments and programs; and
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Working knowledge of software development practices, business
and administrative management systems, and student and personnel records
systems;
Demonstrated knowledge of Oracle RDBMS; and working knowledge of
SQL and PL/SQL in AIZ/UNIX environment required. Working knowledge of XML, XSLT and Java, and
experience with designing and coding nonstandard report formats and tuning
report performance;
Ability to provide, under supervision assistance, the most
feasible means for developing new programs and systems;
Ability
to work cooperatively as a team; and
Effective
human relations skills; good oral and written communications skills and the
ability to express business and technical concepts both verbally and in
writing.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university in computer science or a
related field, or a proven record of success as a developer, with two (2) years
of application development experience required.
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.