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color=#0000ff><SPAN class=200144419-24012008>Must be something in the water
these days with all these job postings. More information
below regarding a position at the Alternate Text Production
Center for the California Community
Colleges.</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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color=#0000ff><SPAN class=200144419-24012008>Take
care,<BR>Sean</SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT><BR></DIV>
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size=2>****************** </FONT></SPAN><BR><FONT face=sans-serif
size=2>Colleagues,</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>To review and
learn more about ATPC's Technology Support Specialist position, visit the web
posting at</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif
size=3>http://jobs.vcccd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50914</FONT>
<BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>Please give this your widest
distribution.</FONT> <BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>Thank you</FONT>
<BR><BR><FONT face=sans-serif size=2>Mike</FONT> <BR><FONT face=sans-serif
size=2>Michael J. Bastine<BR>Director, Alternate Text Production Center<BR>(805)
654-6396</FONT> <BR><BR>
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<TD width="42%"><FONT size=3>Posting Number </FONT>
<TD width="57%"><FONT size=3>0600391 </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Official Title </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>Alternate Text Production Center Technology
Support Specialist </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Position: </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>Full Time </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Percent Position: </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>100 </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Months </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>12 </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Hourly Salary Range: </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Hourly Starting Salary: </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Job Category </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>Classified </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Brief Description: </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>Under the direction of the Director,
Alternate Text Production Center (ATPC), perform a variety of
technical database processing utilizing mainframe/networked
databases; maintain detailed ATPC production and financial
transactions using a variety of software tools; input,
evaluate, and reconcile database discrepancies; and produce
sophisticated webpage presentations, data production analysis
and financial status reports. </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Job Duties: </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>Debug and run programs, create and format
detailed documents, reports, spreadsheets, and data files
using Microsoft Office and other applications; serve as
database specialist for the ATPC. E <BR><BR>Develop new
databases and spreadsheets to automate and capture production
efforts and fiscal transactions. E <BR><BR>Generate automated
production estimates and manipulate invoice files from a
variety of international service vendors; process production
and invoice payment files using off-the-shelf financial
software to document and track real time expenditures to
include fee-for-service production revenues. E
<BR><BR>Download and install the latest software releases;
derive, analyze and extract information from enterprise-class
databases for the purpose of web-based production reports. E
<BR><BR>Update and revise reports and records using Microsoft
Office applications and other off-the-shelf software programs
for the ATPC. E <BR><BR>Prepare and transmit electronic and
written correspondence, verifying production and financial
status; respond to requests involving budget information and
verification of production status and records. E
<BR><BR>Maintain production records and files, prepare
statistical and other reports; maintain various financial or
statistical records requiring a working knowledge of
accounting principles and practices. E <BR><BR>Verify, balance
and adjust accounts; reconcile expenditures and income
accounts; prepare and enter accounting information into
district resources; review journal accounts; verify budget
balances; and support corrective accounting actions. E
<BR><BR>Load and update software releases of software licensed
to the ATPC. E <BR><BR>Coordinate and update security access
and backup provisions for financial software and database
information. E <BR><BR>Monitor the ATPC listserves for
customer feedback and program defects. E <BR><BR>Troubleshoot
and report software problems to the Director, Alternate Text
Production Center. E <BR><BR>Provide technical training and
guidance to others as assigned by the Director. E
<BR><BR>Update Website, presentation displays, brochures and
other outreach information; assist in the development of
electronic and hardcopy forms as needed. E <BR><BR>Perform
related duties as required. <BR><BR>E=Essential Duty
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<TD><FONT size=3>Minimum Qualifications </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>Any combination equivalent to two years of
college coursework, including coursework in computer
information systems, and two years experience as a database
specialist in relational and non-relational database
environments interfacing with enterprise-class databases via
Open Database Connectivity (ODBC). </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Preferred Qualifications: </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>Knowledge and/or experience with Banner
software. <BR><BR>General software program development
knowledge and/or experience. </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Licenses or other Requirements: </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>Na </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Knowledge Of: </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>IBM PC operating systems using
enterprise-class database software <BR>Computer applications
running on IBM compatible equipment including database
management systems, word processors, spreadsheets, and other
types of computer software <BR>Computer local area network
(LAN) concepts, tools and techniques <BR>Principles of
operation of various computers and data processing equipment
<BR>Hard disk file maintenance practices and procedures
<BR>Relational database management and concepts <BR>Correct
English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
<BR>Oral and written communications skills <BR>Technical
aspects of field of specialty <BR>MS Office products
<BR>Accounting principles and practices </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Ability To: </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>Operate and configure IBM compatible PC,
network, enterprise class software services and ancillary
equipment <BR>Independently resolve routine computer
programming problems independently <BR>Detect database and
program execution errors <BR>Prepare Statistical charts and
spreadsheets <BR>Maintain production and financial records and
prepare reports <BR>Establish and maintain cooperative and
effective working relationships with others <BR>Utilize
various software applications including MS Access, MS Excel,
and off-the-shelf accounting software, etc. <BR>Learn quickly
to perform assigned specialized duties, independently and with
little direction <BR>Analyze and report on data from an
enterprise-class database environment <BR>Interpret rules,
regulations and policies regarding assigned area
<BR>Understand and follow oral and written direction <BR>Write
clear and concise documentation <BR>Communicate effectively
both orally and in writing <BR>Plan and organize work
<BR>Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective
course of action <BR>Meet schedules and timelines
<BR>Communicate with technical support <BR>Train and assist
others with computer applications use </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Physical Abilities </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate
computer and office equipment <BR>Seeing to observe the
computer monitor, to proofread documents, and to sort and file
documents <BR>Reaching to maintain and retrieve files
<BR>Hearing and speaking to exchange information on the
telephone or in person <BR>Sitting for extended periods of
time </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Requested Start Date: </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>TBD </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Work Week/Hours </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
<BR>This 12 month, 100% position will be at Ventura College
<BR>The closing date for this position has been extended.
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<TD><FONT size=3>Closing Date </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>02-11-2008 </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Required Applicant Documents </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Required Selection Process: </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>PRELIMINARY SCREENING OF APPLICATIONS &
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE <BR>In completing the application
and the supplemental questionnaire (if required), outline in
detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars,
workshops) and experience. Application materials will be
screened by a committee of subject matter experts, who will
recommend candidates for participation in the oral examination
process. Appearance before the oral examination board will be
limited to the candidates with the highest written and/or
screening scores. <BR>ELIGIBILITY LIST <BR>Upon completion of
the examination, the open / promotional eligibility list will
be compiled by combining the screening score, oral score, and
applicable seniority and veteran's credits, if any. The
candidates will be ranked according to their total score on
the eligibility list. Certification will be made from the
highest three ranks of the open / promotional eligibility
list. This eligibility list will be used to fill the current
vacancies up to one year from the date of the oral
examination. <BR>APPOINTMENTS <BR>The candidate selected will
be recommended by the Chancellor to the Governing Board for
final approval. <BR>PROBATIONARY PERIOD <BR>All appointments
made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for
promotion shall be probationary for a period of six months.
<BR>ACCOMMODATIONS <BR>Individuals with disabilities requiring
reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform
the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources
Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on
the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations
should document this request including an explanation as to
the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in
the selection process. </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Salary Range: </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>$3,369.00 - $4,654.00 </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Special Instructions to Applicants </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: <BR>OPEN /
PROMOTIONAL <BR>Screening Examination, Weighted 40% <BR>Oral
Examination, Weighted 60% <BR><BR>PRELIMINARY SCREENING
EXAMINATION <BR>In completing the application and supplemental
questionnaire (if required), outline in detail your education,
training (such as classes, seminars, workshops) and
experience. This information will be evaluated and scored to
determine those candidates who will participate in the oral
examination. </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Supplemental Questions:<BR>The following
questions will be asked of all applicants. </FONT>
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<TD><FONT size=3>Starting Salary:<BR>New employees may request
salary placement above step one based on directly related
experience which exceeds the minimum qualifications for the
classification. Advanced salary placement <B>must</B> be
requested at the time of offer and is subject to verification
of qualifying experience and applicable Collective Bargaining
Agreements and/or Personnel Commission Rules. </FONT>
<TD><FONT size=3>$3,369.00 - $3,756.00
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