Systems Administrator Sr

Job Description

General Description and Classification Standards
Analyzes and evaluates business requirements, consults with personnel from various
departments and identifies areas for the development of technical solutions to automate
and/or improve business processes. Provides recommendations on new or enhanced
systems, software, upgrades, and modifications. This is a fully seasoned professional
level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the profession.
This level would be attainable by multiple incumbents in a work group (not necessarily by
all) but would not be an “automatic” promotional level.
Supervision Received
Works under very general supervision. Depending on organization structure, may work
independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should
not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
Analyzes complex business problems to be solved with automated systems.
Provides technical expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing systems and
procedures that are cost effective and meet user requirements. Typical projects
assigned might include issues affecting multiple systems or departments, software
selection, or significant changes in processes.
Configures system settings and options.
Plans and executes business unit, integration, and acceptance testing.
Creates specifications for systems to meet business requirements.
Designs details of automated systems.
May provide consultation to users regarding automated systems.

Decision Making
Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Applies
organizational policies: may interpret organizational policies and recommend exceptions.
Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc.

Leadership Provided
Routinely provides work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced
staff. May lead cross functional team to address business issues and opportunities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities
required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.
Extensive knowledge of concepts, processes, and tools of profession. Strong knowledge
of System development life cycle. Principles and practices of effective team collaboration,
and conflict resolution. Knowledge of relationship of professional disciple among related
organizations and functions.
Well-developed technical skills within profession. Skills in organizing, evaluating, and
presenting proposals.
Ability to plan and carry out virtually any typical assignment within professional area.
Ability to train others; ability to build effective relationships within the organization.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science (equivalent professional experience may be
considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis)
5 years of specific ERP work experience preferable Oracle Time & Labor (OTL) and
– TCP Timeclocks
– Microsoft Certified Professional,
– Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Preferred Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in computer science (equivalent professional experience may be
considered for substitution for the Bachelors degree on an exception basis) with 5 – 8
years directly related professional experience.
– Experience with Kronos or other workforce management solutions
Licensures and Certifications
None required.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical
environmental conditions associated with job.