Title: PeopleSoft Developer - 00022

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: $91,928 - $108,150

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of General Services

Location: Monroe Building

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Tired of long hours? Looking for a challenge? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you!
The Department of General Services (DGS) is a diverse agency that provides services ranging from facilities management, laboratory services, real estate, procurement, engineering, and more!

DGS Information Systems and Services (ISS) is looking for a highly motivated, self-directed IT professional to provide automation support to DGS divisions and business units, and technical expertise to development projects.

We’ve got great benefits!

• Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy a work/life balance with flexible schedule options and hybrid telework options for many positions
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays
• Paid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Family Personal, Military, Parental, School Assistance & Volunteer, Bone Marrow & Organ Donation)
• Health, Dental, and Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Paid Life Insurance (2x salary) and ability to purchase more
• Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (Counseling)
• Retirement Benefits and Investment Options

Job Description:
The Dept. of General Services, Information Systems Services (ISS) is seeking a PeopleSoft Developer. ISS provides automation support for all DGS agency divisions and business units including the Offices of Fiscal Services and Human Resources. As part of the ISS team, this position is primarily responsible for software development, administration, performance tuning, problem identification and resolution in support of our DGS PeopleSoft Financials system. Assisting with PeopleSoft administration work such as CPU/PTINFRA patching, PUM maintenance, upgrades, or new module implementations, will be required as necessary. The successful candidate will also provide user support for production applications during normal business hours and occasionally after hours.

Job Responsibilities:
• Provide PeopleSoft design, development, configuration, testing, deployment, and maintenance services for DGS PeopleSoft FSCM (‘Financials’), and HCM (‘Time & Labor’), systems as assigned.
• Adhere to established development methodologies, change control, and producing appropriate supporting documentation is essential in this role.
• Effective coordination of project tasks vs. operational requirements within organization.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and directions for Oracle PeopleSoft and DB.
• Learn about DGS principal business functions and strategic initiatives and apply this within DGS PeopleSoft systems.
• Learn supported business activities.
• Develop and foster a close working relationships at all levels of the organization and provide an excellent customer service experience for all supported business users.
• Writing and diagraming, including technical documentation, workflows, requirements, test plans, design and systems documentation, training, and user documentation.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework 2 days/week) upon completion of an approved telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience and working knowledge of PeopleSoft software configuration, coding, and testing methodologies, ideally with development experience in PeopleSoft 9.2 or greater.
• Experience providing excellent PeopleSoft technical support for the user community.
• Experience developing test plans, design documents, systems documentation, and user guides.
• Must be able to perform complex SQL queries and use database tools to examine table structures, indexes and other database objects.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish strong working relationships with technical teams and business users.
• Good oral and written communications skills, interpersonal, and organizational skills for effective communications with all levels of the business and technical organizations.
• Ability to participate productively in team meetings and peer reviews and inspections of requirements documents, functional and technical designs, and code.
• Experience and working knowledge of Windows Operating System(s) and the Microsoft Office suite of applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and workflow diagrams.
• Ability to establish a working relationship with users, obtain a good understanding of their business, and provide an excellent technical support experience.

Additional Considerations

• Prefer experience and working knowledge of PeopleTools version 8.59+, PeopleCode, SQR, Data Mover, Application Designer, Query Manager, SQL Developer, Integration Broker, Job Scheduling, and BI Publisher.
• Prefer a solid working knowledge of the PeopleSoft Financials and HCM modules (preferably in v9.2+), including experience with successful implementation(s) of enterprise projects, customizations, upgrades, and PUMs.
• Work or support experience in assigned division’s mission area is a plus (Finance: AR, AP, GL, Commitment Control, Billing, Lease Administration).
• Prefer experience working with Oracle databases 12g or greater (preferably 19c), and MS SQL Server (including data verification, updating and security concepts).
• Experience or strong working knowledge of nVision is a plus.
• Experience developing PeopleSoft interfaces into legacy and/or 3rd party systems preferred.
• PeopleSoft Administration training or experience is a plus.
• Prefer experience developing user and technical documentation in both document and video formats.
• Experience implementing PeopleSoft applications, version upgrades, and customizations.
• Knowledge of computer programming languages and technologies like hypertext markup language (HTML), JavaScript, structured query language (SQL), Microsoft SQL Server, UNIX operating system is helpful.
• Helpful to possess understanding of project management methodologies and activities, including project and resource planning, activity sequencing, risk assessments, communication planning, and status reporting.
• Helpful to understand MS Power Platform suite of applications, DocuSign, and project management software (MS Project).
• Experience using a help desk/issue ticketing system is beneficial.
• Exposure to CARDINAL, the Commonwealth’s enterprise accounting and HCM systems, or other COV projects is a plus.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check and must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

Notice: DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.