Business Technology Specialist 1

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Business Technology Specialist 1

Salary

$4,770.00 - $8,589.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

TRSL-04172024-ST

Department

Teachers' Retirement System of LA

Division

Information Technology

Opening Date

04/17/2024

Closing Date

5/2/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Supplemental Information

Do you enjoy being a self-driven Business Technology Specialist, love what you do and want to make a difference?

Come join us. At TRSL, we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service. You will join an open and collaborative team which uses the latest Microsoft technologies. You will enjoy a lot of autonomy in the IT department and assist in deciding how projects will be executed. From day one, we will train you, we will challenge you and we will give you opportunities to grow to become a top rate business leader. Working in TRSL, you will collaborate and participate in team development activities using Agile SCRUM to build the next generation software for the agency.

Why work for TRSL?

• Service – All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service.

• Culture– We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community.

• Growth – TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses.

• Benefits – TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc. Work from home may be an available benefit for certain TRSL positions upon meeting the requirements of TRSL's telework policy.

• Location – TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.

This vacancy may be filled as a Probation, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment.

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows:

Business Technology Specialist 1 - $ 2,304.80 bi-weekly

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Ideal Candidate:

• Continuous learner, takes initiative, and understands what it takes to get outstanding customer satisfaction

• A baccalaureate degree plus four years of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis, preferably with Software Development Projects

• Experience applying agile project methodology concepts; preferable with SCRUM experience

• Ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across all levels of management, including executive

• Experience with Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, or other project management software.

• Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and results-driven decision-making

• Focus on delivering good quality products

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent technical (e.g., systems design) and/or analytical skills.

• Energetic – brings enthusiasm and direction to the team

• Driven – works with a sense of urgency in all tasks

• Achievement-oriented - enjoys taking on challenges

Please click the job title Business Technology Specialist 1 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=175420) to review specific information on the salary range, minimum qualifications and job concepts.

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Applications submitted without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be considered .Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.

Applicants who are qualifying for the position based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree should attach a copy of their college transcript to their online application in order to verify credentials. Transcripts may also be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the contact information below and must be received by the closing date of this posting. An official transcript is required upon hire.

Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Sarah Templet - Human Resources

Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana

P.O. Box 94123

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Ph: 225-922-2659

Fax: 225-922-2579

Email: sarah.templet@trsl.org

Additional TRSL Job Postings can be found HERE (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/trsl) .

All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government’s E-verify system.

TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor.

TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A baccalaureate degree plus four years of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

1. An associate’s degree in information technology will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

2. Two years of experience or training in information technology will substitute for the baccalaureate degree. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine experience or training in information technology and college credit to substitute for the required baccalaureate degree as follows:

   30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for six months of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.

   60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.

   90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for one year and six months of experience or training in information technology towards the

   baccalaureate degree.

   A maximum of 90 semester hours may be combined with experience or training in information technology to substitute for the baccalaureate

   degree.

3. Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience in any field and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:

   30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

   60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

   90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

   120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

   A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

4. A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in computer science, management information systems (MIS), quantitative business analysis--computer science, electrical engineering, information systems and decision sciences, computer engineering, mathematics, telecommunications, or computer information systems will substitute for up to one year of required experience.

5. A master's degree will substitute for up to one year of required experience.

NOTE:

Multiple specialized degrees and/or master's degrees will substitute for a maximum of one year of required experience.

NOTE:

A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To serve as a technical lead for business technology activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Experienced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General from a Business Technology Supervisor or IT Manager. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May provide functional supervision over lower-level personnel.

LOCATION OF WORK:

State agencies with business technology activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from Business Technology Analyst 3 by the presence of serving as a technical lead for business technology activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.

Differs from Business Technology Specialist 2 by the absence of serving as a technical lead for complex business technology activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services.

Examples of Work

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Business technology activities are those that focus on translating the business needs of the agency that support its mission and objectives into technical solutions. At this level, incumbents serve as technical leads by leading a project team, training lower-level personnel, and by serving as the lead for one or more business technology program areas of significant scope and complexity.

Reviews requests for business technology system changes; evaluates project scope, necessary resources, and associated timeframes. Leads analysis activities for the project team.

Assists in making recommendations to prioritize projects related to technology initiatives, business processes, and/or systems. Provides guidance to lower-level personnel on a project basis.

Participates in meetings with various stakeholders; applies understanding of how complex business process changes affect applications development, information security, and other technical activities.

Develops project plans for large-scale technology initiatives, business processes and/or systems.

Consults with various agency personnel in an effort to design and modify system processes to facilitate information gathering to help support data-driven decisions for the agency.

Advises on proper testing and documentation protocols. Corrects deficiencies as necessary.

Provides subject matter expertise in developing course content relative to the assigned technology. Serves as liaison between programmatic staff and technical staff to facilitate completion of large-scale projects.

Prepares complex technical reports for assigned projects. May review and edit reports prepared by lower-level analysts.

Ensures compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures relative to technology initiatives, business processes and/or systems.

Assists in the evaluation of new and emerging technologies; this may include assessing software products, tools, and training courses, as well as developing specifications for RFPs.

Coordinates with information technology vendors and contractors as appropriate relative to the assigned technology.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

• Mardi Gras,

• Good Friday,

• Memorial Day,

• Independence Day,

• Labor Day,

• Veteran's Day,

• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

  01

  Do you possess a baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in computer science, management information systems (MIS), quantitative business analysis--computer science, electrical engineering, information systems and decision sciences, computer engineering, mathematics, telecommunications, or computer information systems?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", type N/A. Example: Acct 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSU

  03

  Do you have any Project Management experience in software development projects; Briefly describe your roles and years of experience. If this does not apply to you, please enter N/A.

  04

  What was the last training that you took related to technology or agile project methodology? If this does not apply to you, please enter N/A.

  05

  Describe your experience in supporting multiple, time-critical projects utilizing shared resources including shared personnel. If this does not apply to you, please enter N/A.

  06

  What is your biggest motivator to become or excel as a Project Manager?

  07

  Do you have any experience leading an agile software development team as a SCRUM master? If this does not apply to you, please enter N/A.

  08

  Are you a retiree of TRSL, LASERS, or any other state retirement system?

• Yes

• No

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