Staff Application Administrator Supporting Power Operations

Portland General Electric • Tualatin, OR

1d • $84,825 - $141,375

About The Position

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. Job Function Summary Application Administration Maintains, integrates and implements software applications within the organization. Performs software application testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation and support to ensure smooth, stable and timely implementation of new software and updates to applications. Ensures proper controls are established and maintained over test and production systems and software source code. Key Job Information Staff Application Administrator 6010 Grade 6 Career Level: P2 Intermediate Professional Requires expanded professional-level knowledge and experience in own area; incumbents continue to acquire higher-level knowledge and skills. Expands on high-level knowledge of the company, processes and customers. Solves a range of more complex problems. Analyzes possible solutions using advanced knowledge and applying protocols. Operates independently and receives only a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, engineering, management or other related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically two or more years in related field.
• Working knowledge of change-management processes
• Working knowledge of lifecycle planning of configuration items (CI)
• Working knowledge of operating systems (e.g., Unix, Windows)
• Working knowledge of database concepts
• Working knowledge of certificate management
• Working knowledge of infrastructure concepts
• Intermediate customer-focus skills
• Intermediate accuracy skills
• Intermediate risk management skills
• Intermediate oral and written communication skills
• Intermediate interpersonal skills
• Intermediate decision-making skills
• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to follow accuracy standards
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
• Demonstrates sound memory
• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
• Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule [typically for nonexempt positions, although some exempt positions may have an established start/stop time]
• Ability to work long hours
• Ability to work a variable schedule
• Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance [for part- time positions, change to part-time attendance]
• Ability to work shift schedule
• Ability to work on-call schedule
• Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
• Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
• Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
• Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 50 lbs.
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: More than 50 lbs.
• Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.
• Carrying: Up to 50 lbs.
• Carrying: More than 50 lbs.
• Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) (check all that apply): Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)
• Confined spaces
• Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
• Stairs (over 10 steps)
• Ladders (over 10 rungs)
• Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

Responsibilities

• Application Support (ASUP) Identifies and resolves issues with applications, following agreed procedures. Uses application management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics. Carries out agreed applications maintenance tasks.
• Configuration Management (CFMG) Applies tools, techniques and processes to track, log and correct information related to configuration items, ensuring protection of assets and components from unauthorized change, diversion and inappropriate use.
• Problem Management (PBMG) Investigates problems in systems, processes and services. Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.
• Incident Management (USUP) Following agreed procedures, identifies, registers and categorizes incidents. Gathers information to enable incident resolution and promptly allocates incidents as appropriate. Maintains records and advises relevant persons of actions taken.
• Porting/Software Configuration (PORT) Assists in the configuration of software and equipment and the systems testing of platform-specific versions of one or more software products. Documents faults, implements resolutions and retests to agreed standards.
• Systems Design (DESN) Specifies user/system interfaces and translates logical designs into physical designs, taking account of target environment, performance security requirements and existing systems. Produces detailed designs and documents all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level