SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Req ID: 43039

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72205

Category: AR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Anticipated Starting Salary: 57,755.15

Arkansas Department of Health

4815 W Markham Street

Little Rock, AR 72205

Position Number: 22106018

County: Pulaski City: Little Rock

Posting End Date: 12/30/24

Anticipated Starting Salary: $ 57,755.15

Division of Health Advancement – Office of Health Information Technology

*CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*

Additional Preferences:

Occasional or frequent twenty-four (24) hour on-call duty may be required.

Experience working with MIRTH/NextGen and IMAT/PerfectSearch as well as interface messaging software like Rhapsody or Mirth; Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SQL 2014 or newer; Experience with Health Level 7 (HL7 2.5.1 or newer), Clinical Document Architecture (CDA), Extensive Markup Language (XML) files, Simple Object Access protocol (SOAP) testing and/or Structured Query Language (SQL).

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

A history of healthcare related work is highly desired.

Broad technical skills, including ETL development, relational database experience, user data interface presentation is critical.

The design and development of reports from gathered data sources for executive analyses is required.

Must be able to work collaboratively within and across development and project teams in a fast-paced environment, as well as independently.

Agile database design experience is highly sought.

Hiring Official: G. Lovato

Recruitment Contact: abigail.m.gonzales@arkansas.gov - 501 534-6140

The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.

Position Information

Class Code: D022C

Grade: IT06

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $57,755.00 - $92,120.00

Summary

The Systems Specialist is responsible for the development of computer systems, application software and related projects. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Assesses or leads project team in assessment of computer user requests and needs/ feasibility studies, and cost analysis for the development, maintenance, and implementation of computer systems and applications software. Meets with users and/or administrators to develop goals and objectives and recommends project priorities. Monitors target objectives, schedules, and committed costs to ensure project compliance. Provides guidance and technical assistance to project staff, such as system analysts and application programmers. Compiles periodic status reports of progress and problems with recommendation of solutions. Installs, implements, and maintains purchased hardware and software. Assists management in developing policies, procedures, budget information, and specifications for software, hardware, equipment, and supplies. Coordinates data processing work with other departments as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of data processing programming methods, concepts, and standards. Knowledge of computer systems, hardware, and software. Knowledge of project planning and development. Ability to design, plan, and manage computer system and application software projects. Ability to lead computer project teams and provide guidance and assistance. Ability to estimate costs and resources for data processing applications. Ability to communicate data with users.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field; plus four years of experience in systems analysis or a related area, including one year in a leadership capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.