GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for the maintenance and administration of DART's major enterprise application systems, primarily serving as the Lawson ERP Systems Administrator. Closely monitors the performance of enterprise application systems and components to ensure systems availability and operations. Ensures system efficiency and security. Designs, implements, and maintains systems and interfaces, and works with users and technical staff in the support and upkeep of the Lawson Software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains the Infor Lawson Software system and related 3rd party software, and Oracle database activities focused on carrying out approved systems design and implementation projects.
2. Monitors overall performance of the Lawson system on a regular basis to ensure system up-time, quality efficiency, and accuracy. Revises existing systems and procedures to correct problems.
3. Performs and/or leads complex Lawson System Foundation (LSF) and Landmark environment and application upgrades, and installs critical patches as needed. Coordinates and track patch promotion from test to production environments and adheres to IT Change Management processes.
4. Maintains Lawson file systems, directories, log files, print files, and work files.
5. Works with DBA, Unix Administrators, and System Engineers to define and implement backup and recovery procedures and database management and file restorations.
6. Works with enterprise system development software, interfaces, and configures the Lawson Web Portal.
7. Provides consultation, project lead, technical support, and training to technology team and users.
8. Works with vendor support to diagnose and resolve software problems. Identifies, documents, resolves, and communicates solutions and system problems.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

1. Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Business, Information Systems or related field.
2. Seven (7) years technical experience developing, maintaining, and working with Lawson ERP Software, and/or related enterprise software to include systems administration and configuration of the Lawson Web Portal. Strong general knowledge of computer systems, networking, and connectivity.
3. Lawson System Admin Skillset: Working experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems and servers, UNIX environment and scripting, LDAP directory structure, IBM middleware components including Web Sphere, Lawson Systems Foundation, Micro Focus COBOL compiler, and BSI Tax Factory. Work experience with the Lawson application development tools such as the Lawson 4GL CASE tool, MS Add Inns, and/or Lawson Spreadsheet Designer. Work experience with Lawson Role-based security. Work experience with relational database management systems (Oracle, SQL Server, and/or DB2) and development using SQL and PL/SQL. Experience with programming languages such as COBOL, HTML, and Java/Java Script a plus. Experience with Landmark technology, LBI Dashboards, Reporting, Smart Notifications, ION, and PFI/IPA Administration preferable.
4. Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
5. Ability to make good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment). Most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time. Sought out by others for advice and solutions.
6. Ability to pick up on technical things quickly. Can learn new skills and knowledge. Is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge. Does well in technical courses and seminars.
7. Ability to be able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.
8. Ability to quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all. Can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups. Can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise. Is seen as a team player and is cooperative. Easily gains trust and support of peers. Encourages collaboration. Can be candid with peers.
9. Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Can see hidden problems. Is excellent at honest analysis. Looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in an environment where there is minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting DART's operating facilities, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

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