Data Processing User Support Technician II - Pahoa High & Intermediate

Salary : $4,221.00 Monthly

Location : Pahoa, HI 96778

Job Type : Temporary, Full-time 12-month

Job Number : 2024-05710

District / Complex Area : Classified / Hawaii / KKP

School / Office : Classified / Pahoa High & Intermediate

Opening Date : 02 / 16 / 2025

Max Number of Applicants : 25

Position % : 100%

Position Number : 802477

Description

Salary Range :

Data Processing User Support Technician II, SR-15 : $4,221.00 per month

Examples of Duties

• Provides training and assistance to users on system equipment, procedures and computer application programs. Conducts hands-on training in proprietary departmental information systems applications (e.g. Financial Management System, Local School Accounting, Time & Attendance, eSIS, Form 7, Casual Payroll), including the installation and configuring of various applications, configuring network and VPN connections, proper procedures for bringing up and shutting down the equipment, keyboard operation, logging on and off the various systems, etc. Prepares training outlines / lesson plans, visual aids, exercises and informational material. Provides training updates whenever new releases are acquired or existing programs are upgraded.
• Troubleshoots both hardware and software computer problems including operating systems, internet, and problems with various applications, such as Microsoft Office, electronic mail, etc. Assists users when problems occur. Diagnose causes for interruptions in processing and takes corrective action, as necessary, as defined in operating instructions or based on previous experience. May consult manuals, vendors or higher-level data processing personnel for assistance. Determines if a service call should be placed or if the problem should be referred to higher-level data processing personnel. Documents problems and resolutions for future reference. Participates in the testing of new software releases, identifies problems and recommends solutions.
• Maintains contact with users to monitor effectiveness of the training and reinforce the training. Responds to questions from departmental users regarding the capabilities of various software applications and assists them in simplifying the creation and maintenance of proprietary departmental information systems applications by making suggestions as to the operations available within the different software applications to meet specific departmental needs.
• Assists users by creating models, worksheets, electronic forms, data files, etc., to support specific financial or budgetary and operational requirements of the department; performs rudimentary programming tasks, e.g. to generate ad hoc reports.
• Performs work-site installation and reinstallation of system hardware and software and other PC-supported applications.
• Schedules and coordinates training center activities (e.g. training classes, video conferences); orders supplies; maintains inventory and coordinates the maintenance and repair of training center equipment; maintains the various servers in the training center; and keeps track of training center expenditures.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Education Requirement : Graduation from high school, with satisfactory completion of courses demonstrating knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation. Experience which demonstrated knowledge of correct English grammar and usage; the ability to read, comprehend and apply written instructions; and a high degree of verbal skill may be substituted for the required education. This experience may have been met from part-time and / or unpaid work. There must, however, be evidence that participation was on a continuous basis but not necessarily on a full-time normal work basis.

Experience Requirements :

General ExperienceSpecialized ExperienceTotal ExperienceData Processing User Supp Tech II2 years

General Experience : Work experience which demonstrated the ability to read and understand complex written materials such as rules, procedures or policies; and to write simply and clearly.

Specialized Experience : Work experience which demonstrated effective use of personal computers, peripheral equipment (e.g. printers, modems, disk drives, etc.), and a variety of applications (e.g. word processing, electronic mail, spreadsheet, data base management). Of the required two years of work experience, at least one year must have involved providing assistance and advice to users in resolving hardware and software problems, which included identifying the nature of a variety of problems (i.e. user error, printer error, system / network error) and resolving them based on previous experience, by consulting manuals, consulting with and / or referring problems to vendors or higher-level data processing personnel.

Substitutions Allowed :

Quality of Experience : Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that the applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which applicant is being considered.

Lifting Requirement : Applicants must possess the ability to lift / carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.

Supplemental Information

Salary : The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Requirements : Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently.Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example : Twelve months of experience at 20 hours / week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours / week will not be credited. Example : Twelve months of experience at 60 hours / week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.

Temporary Assignment : Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below :

Documents : Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Information about Temporary Positions : Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits :

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

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EDUCATION (HS / GED) REQUIREMENT :

Did you graduate from high school or do you possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?

Note : Please list your High School information in the Education section of your application.

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EDUCATION :

Choose all that fully apply to you.

NOTE : To be credited, you must submit official or copy of official transcript(s).

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EXPERIENCE 1 :

For each position you held, describe (separately) how your job duties demonstrated your ability to read and understand complex written materials such as rules, procedures or policies.

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EXPERIENCE 2 :

For each position you held, describe (separately) your experience in preparing outlines, visual aids, and informational material for group presentations. How were you involved in the preparation of each? On average, how many hours per week did you perform these duties? Was this work performed independently, or under close supervision and if so, under whom (name / title)? Outline the steps that you took to complete each of these tasks using specific examples. What were your primary duties in the overall process?

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EXPERIENCE 3 :

For each position you held, describe (separately) your ability to interact directly with people and speak to and provide technical instructions or information to groups of people. On average, how many hours per week did you perform these tasks?

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EXPERIENCE 4 :

For each position you held, describe (separately) your involvement and knowledge in personal computers and peripheral equipment . How long have you been working with computers? What is your level of familiarity (i.e. none / beginner / intermediate / advanced) with computers and peripheral equipment? Where did you acquire this knowledge / experience?

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EXPERIENCE 5 :

For each position you held, describe (separately) your involvement and knowledge in various application software such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, etc. List each software, its function / purpose, and how you utilized it.

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EXPERIENCE 6 :

For each position you held, describe (separately) your involvement and knowledge in providing assistance and advice to users in resolving hardware and software problems, which included identifying the nature of a variety of problems (i.e. user error, printer error, system / network error, etc.). Outline the specific steps you took to provide user assistance and resolve problems, and the methodology you used for your recommendations (i.e. based on previous experience, consulting manuals, consulting with and / or referring problems to vendors or higher level personnel, etc.)? Be specific. Did you perform these tasks independently, or under close supervision and if so, under whom (name / title)? On average, how many hours per week did you perform these tasks?

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EXPERIENCE 7 :

For each position you held, describe (separately) your experience in planning and conducting trainings . Provide examples of trainings for which you were primarily responsible. Outline the specific steps you took to plan / conduct each training session. Indicate whether you performed these tasks independently, or under close supervision and if so, under who (name / title)? On average, how many hours per week did you perform these tasks?

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LIFTING REQUIREMENT :

This position requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to forty (40) pounds unassisted. If you do not meet this requirement, your application will not be given consideration for this position. Are you able to lift and carry forty (40) pounds unassisted?

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TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS :

Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other verifying documents must be received in our office within ten (10) calendar days from the date of your application.

If these documents are NOT received by the deadline, your application may be rejected.

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