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State of Montana Application Engineer in Helena, Montana
Why live in Helena, Montana? * Helena is surrounded by rolling hills and lofty mountains and is tucked below the Continental Divide. * It is a relatively quiet place to call home where small-town living collides with outdoor adventure. * Helena has a rich history and was originally founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush Why should you keep reading and consider working here? We know you have other work options, but we ask you to consider working with us at the State of Montana Department of Administration. Our foundation of success is having effective working relationships, built on mutual trust and respect. We will challenge you to be the best you can be and will work hard to provide a work environment that allows you to succeed. What is this career opportunity? As part of the Department of Administration, the State Human Resources Division contributes to the strategic and operating success of the State of Montana through partnerships with other agency human resources professionals to provide innovative programs, services, systems, and solutions in support of state employees and agency workforce strategies. This position is part of the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) team which provides technical analytical and application development support for payroll and other human resources modules of the State’s Oracle PeopleSoft HCM system. Typical tasks are diagnosing and resolving user issues, application design, report and interface development and implementation of newly delivered functionality and custom solutions, technical impact analysis and application of scheduled system maintenance and upgrades. If you enjoy solving complex technical problems with a team of like-minded individuals and providing high quality customer service, consider applying. Education and Experience: * Bachelor’s degree in computer technology or related field; two or more years of experience as an IT professional providing application development and analysis services. * Knowledge of or training in the PeopleSoft Toolset including: PeopleTools, SQR, SQL, Application Designer, Application Engine, PeopleCode, XML Publisher, and REST integration is preferred. * Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Competencies: * experience in technical analysis and programming support for a complex computerized system; * ability to communicate effectively with technical team members, users, and those with little or no technical knowledge; * knowledge and skills in current technology, troubleshooting, system design and development; and * project leadership and planning skills. Does this sound like you? * Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume and cover letter. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.) *What can you expect from us in return for your work with our agency? * Work/life Balance * Health Coverage * Retirement plans * Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays * And more… Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Other important information to be aware of * This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. * Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application. Title: Application Engineer Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24142132