Systems Programmer/Developer II - 61078289

Company: State of South Carolina
Location: Columbia
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

The person in this position will support agency student information system (SIS) data-driven initiatives. Maintain familiarity of existing database logical relationships of data structures to integrate and support new data structures in the present physical environment. Support the maintenance of clean data definitions. Provide assistance to the Senior Programmer/Developer in the Office of Research and Data Analysis (ORDA) in database planning and design implementation including defining and integrating functions, inputs, interfaces, documentation, data repositories, and evaluating, modifying, and testing existing system components. Assist the Senior Programmer/Developer in the Enrich Data Collection process and in writing, modifying, reviewing SQL queries used to extract data from school district student information system (SIS) databases. Act as backup to liaison between the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and the external SIS reporting and development team (PowerSchool, LLC). In conjunction with the staff of ORDA/PowerSchool Team, meet with representatives of Department of Education internal program offices to determine SIS data needs. Provide assistance with the administration of the Student Unique Numbering System (SUNS). Assist in providing support where enhancements are required to improve the quality of the data in the information flow among multiple systems and assist, when called upon, in submitting recommendations to team lead/Office Director for consideration and implementation. Develop, monitor, and maintain web-based reports within and outside the Data Quality and Reporting portal. Translate requirements in existing, and when needed, new technologies/platforms. Research best practices relating to data-driven reporting methologies/platforms. Act as liaison between the South Carolina Department of Education, Department of Health and Environmental Control, and providers of the Fitness Gram Application.This position is located in the Office of Research and Data Analysis.A high school diploma and work experience in the modification and maintenance of system programs, the design and development of system software, or the testing and debugging of system software. An associate's degree or a bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for the required work experience.ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.http://ed.sc.gov/jobs/human-resources/title-ix-nondiscrimination/

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