Job Information Senior PEPAS Administrator (GMG/SEG 2) Company Information
Contact Name Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Information
Job Type Full-time
Department Ministry of Finance and the Public Service
Category Computer/IT
Posted 03-12-2022
Job Status
Start Publishing 03-12-2022
Stop Publishing 16-12-2022
Description
Applications are invited for the following post in the Strategic Human Resource Management Division, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MOFPS): Senior PEPAS Administrator (GMG/SEG 2) – (Not Vacant), salary range $3,332,803 $4,482,249 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
 
Job Purpose
 
Under the guidance of the Manager, PEPAS and Records Management, the Senior PEPAS Administrator is responsible for providing system support for the optimal operation of the Public Employees Pensions Administration System as relates to its maintenance, availability and usage and should act as a contact point and interface between the Pension Branch and the wide range of stakeholders.
 
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional:
  • Assists with the management of PEPAS;
  • Conducts Diagnostic System tests and recommends solutions for improving efficiency, effectiveness and reliability;
  • Ensures that the data is updated, current and accessible, as and when needed;
  • Ensures compliance with the documented and agreed requirements;
  • Updates relevant pensions news items, Home Page Events and other documentation;
  • Responds to system enquiries and escalates where necessary;
  • Monitors the maintenance of Database Tables in the PEPAS application;
  • Assists in monitoring of the application and takes corrective action to prevent or minimize system down time;
  • Troubleshoots to resolve system related problems, data issues, validates result sets recommends and implements process improvements;
  • Works closely with internal customers, analyses problems, provides support to users having difficulties with application, creates and maintains reports;
  • Assists users in creating report specifications;
  • Maintains internal SSRS Reports and Ad-hoc SQL Scripts;
  • Performs and maintains data extractions and imports;
  • Conducts periodic analysis data needs;
  • Monitors issues of Data Integrity/Migration (Validation, Clean-up and Mapping);
  • Sets up authorised users on the system to perform their assigned function;
  • Assists in providing training and technical assistance to users;
  • Maintains a record of expiration dates of software licences and installation of software updates;
  • Prepares monthly reports;
  • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
  • Basic knowledge of pension statutes, legislations, regulations policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of records management practices in the Public Sector
  • Knowledge of relevant legislations such as Access to Information Act, Archival Act, FAA Act 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • The ability to communicate proficiently orally, in writing
  • The ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Ability to organize work and utilize good time management techniques to meet critical deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other programme applications appropriate to assigned responsibilities
  • High levels of professionalism and integrity
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
  • Knowledge of office management and administrative procedures and practices
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration/Information or Records Management;
  • Training in Database/Systems Management;
  • Two (2) years working experience especially with PEPAS.
Specific Conditions Associated with the job
  • Eyestrains from concentrated visual attention;
  • Radiation from computer;
  • Dust from files and documents;
  • Pressure from meeting deadlines.
Applications accompanied by Résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, 15th December, 2022 to:
Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Development Ministry of Finance and the Public Service 30 National Heroes Circle Kingston 4
 
Detailed information about the position can be accessed on the Ministry’s website www.mof.gov.jm
 
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
 
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