Senior Software Engineer (PeopleSoft HRIS Developer) (Temporary Construction)

Salary : $140,148.00 – $170,352.00 Annually

Location : Oakland, CA

Job Type: Temporary Construction

Job Number: 23-130T

Department: Information Systems Dept

Division: IT Applications

Opening Date: 10/02/2023

Closing Date: 11/3/2023 4:30 PM Pacific

The Position
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) invites qualified applicants to apply for this Temporary Construction (TC) position (up to five years) in the Applications Division of the Information Systems Department (ISD). EBMUD is seeking a motivated professional with intermediate experience in PeopleSoft HRIS development and maintenance to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in PeopleSoft development and maintenance with a focus on HRIS modules. Experience in Pension system implementation and integration is desirable and experience with HRIS Version 8.8 is preferred.

EBMUD is implementing a full HRIS replacement in two phases, starting with the Pension phase, followed by the HRIS core replacement. The successful candidate will participate in both phases of the implementation. They will collaborate with HR and other departments to gather requirements and develop solutions, design, develop, and maintain extracts, data clean up functionality, conversions, and integrations, perform unit testing, support system testing efforts, and troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data clean up, conversions and integrations. During implementation the candidate may also be requested to assist with maintenance activities to support the existing HRIS system before the HRIS core phase goes live.

This is not a remote work only position and is based at EBMUD’s Administration Building located in downtown Oakland, CA. The current long-term telecommute guidelines permit ISD employees to telecommute up to three days per week and require work from the office at least two days per week.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to gather requirements and develop solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain PeopleSoft HRIS modules.
• Understand and navigate the PeopleSoft HRIS data structures.
• Develop customizations, data clean up scripts, extracts, conversions, and integrations as needed.
• Perform unit testing and support system testing efforts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PeopleSoft HRIS modules.
• Provide technical support to end-users.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair style/texture), color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
Requirements
1. Completion of four years of college resulting in graduation or its equivalent, and

2. Three years of systems analysis and programming experience developing business applications for computer systems including one year at a level comparable to or higher than EBMUD’s class of Programmer Analyst II. Experience may require demonstrated use and expertise in specific programming languages or IT specialties relevant to the position vacancy.

3. Must possess physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job.

4. Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.

Please note: EBMUD requires all employees to provide written proof of vaccination. Those employees with sincerely held religious beliefs or valid medical reasons, as determined by EBMUD, will be exempt from vaccination requirements. Contact EBMUD Human Resources, Employee Services Division, at (510) 287-0764 for additional questions.
The Selection Process
Visit www.ebmud.com to submit your EBMUD application online by Friday, November 3, 2023. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. Application materials faxed, mailed or delivered to EBMUD will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to clearly specify your experience. Applicants presenting the best combination of job-related qualifications will be reviewed for further consideration.

NOTE: The recruitment for this temporary position will not result in the establishment of a civil service list.

All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.
Supplemental Information
As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Due to the competitive nature of the review, it is very important to fill out the EBMUD application and supplement completely and accurately as only candidates passing the competitive application review will continue in the selection process. Therefore, you should describe your work experience clearly, thoroughly, and accurately. Be sure to include your employer’s name and the time period of the experience you are describing. Be specific and succinct. It is your responsibility to describe your work experience, including specific details of assignments you have personally performed, which are relevant to the position. Should you respond with comments such as “see application” or “see resume” instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.

Our excellent benefits package includes:

  • 12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave;
  • Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
  • Fully paid family dental and vision care plans; life insurance; long-term disability insurance;
  • EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
  • $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
  • $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
  • 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; Roth 401(k);
  • $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
  • And opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

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This is not a remote work only position and is based at EBMUD’s Administration Building located in downtown Oakland, CA. We offer a hybrid work arrangement that typically involves working in the office two days per week and telecommuting three days per week. Are you willing to work according to these hybrid work conditions? If you answer NO, your application may not be evaluated further.

  • Yes
  • No

02

Describe your experience with PeopleSoft HRIS and any HRIS implementations you have been involved in. Include any conversions and Third-Party integrations you have participated in.

03

Describe the most difficult problem you have encountered while developing a data clean up and conversion. What steps did you take to resolve it and what was the result?

04

Describe your experience working with users to analyze data and perform data clean up tasks.

Required Question

Job Category
Computer and IT
Job Type
unspecified
Salary
USD 140,148.00 - 170,352.00 per year
Country
United States
City
Oakland
Career Level
unspecified
Company
East Bay Municipal Utility District
JOB SOURCE
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ebmud/jobs/4220232