Job #1230 - Automation Specialist V

POSITION SUMMARY:
Are you an expert problem solver having a wide knowledge of document management and desktop computer software? As a highly organized, detail-oriented automation specialist you will solve complex problems requiring in-depth evaluation, coordinate significant improvements in internal automation systems, and ensure new systems get designed and implemented for effective use by employees of the Court. Your excellent interpersonal skills and process improvement focus enable you to establish user requirements, design workflows, and construct technical specifications. Your experience as an imaging/EDMS product administrator equips you to ease employees out of the paper world and support those who are already paperless. You act as the main point of contact for document management and office automation at the Supreme Court, applying technology to solve day-to-day business problems.

Do you enjoy variety and challenge, have untapped creativity and enthusiasm, and gain energy from tackling complex automation problems? Are you excited about making a difference, identifying process improvements, and improving productivity so others excel at their jobs? We’d love to have you join our growing team.

This highly skilled, technical position reports to the Manager of Strategic Planning and supports automation-related improvements in back-office business processes, including electronic document management and using productivity tools to streamline work processes for Supreme Court personnel. This position is responsible for analyzing, developing, and documenting process improvements related to various information systems and applications utilized by the Supreme Court; solving problems and documenting solutions for desktop software used by court employees; assisting in tailoring software to meet individual business needs; providing content for training employees in desktop automation tools; administering measurement instruments to assess the effectiveness of office automation and process improvements; as well as identifying and managing externally available solution providers, where necessary.


FIRST REVIEW: September 29, 2006

CLOSING DATE: All positions are open until filled.
REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and have five years' experience in systems administration, technical support, process improvement, project management, or equivalent. At least one year of actual system administration experience is required along with demonstrated experience with implementing office automation projects. Superb interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills are also required. The ideal candidate will be a certified document management system administrator and demonstrate professional level skills and abilities regarding the development and delivery of office automation systems.

The hours for this position are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. In-state travel may be required from time to time.


SELECTION PROCESS:
Positions may take 4-6 weeks to fill. Only applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview. The Selection Process may include a demonstration of oral communication skills and/or computer-based testing, as well as first and second round panel interviews. Position is not covered by the State Merit System. Finalists must undergo a background check. Requests for a special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. This is a full-time, regular exempt level position. This position is open for internal and external recruitment and is not eligible for referral program.