Job Information
The City of Houston IT SPECIALIST - APPLICATIONS POWER BI/POWER PLATFORM in Houston, Texas
IT SPECIALIST - APPLICATIONS POWER BI/POWER PLATFORM
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/newprint/4877534)
Apply
IT SPECIALIST - APPLICATIONS POWER BI/POWER PLATFORM
Salary
$65,395.20 - $83,844.80 Annually
Location
16930 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
36531
Department
Houston Airport System
Opening Date
03/21/2025
Closing Date
3/28/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications will be accepted from: All Persons Interested
Division/ Section: HAS Technology Applications and Data
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Occasional Weekend/Holidays (Subject to change)
PURPOSE OF DIVISION
The Information Technology Division is responsible for providing and maintaining the technology infrastructure, systems, and applications that act as a force multiplier to assist the Houston Airport System in pursuing its mission and vision. The Information Technology Division is further responsible for maintaining awareness of, and then sourcing and implementing technology, as and when it emerges, to keep the Houston Airport System at the vanguard for safety, efficiency, and above all, superior customer service.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of this position is to build and maintain a modern, efficient, and effective solutions and drive organization in transforming and automating the business processes, tasks, data output and utilization. This position may serve as a Power BI specialist in business or functional area for the design, development, maintenance, and enhancements and collaborate data visualization, data transformation life cycle and process improvement projects. Provides technical documentations, guidance and training to less experience team members and may collaborate with other business units for quality assurance responsibilities. Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain a federally mandated security clearance.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Design, develop, and deploy solutions using Power Platform based on business requirements
Provide Power Automate workflows and automation solutions
Build Power App (Canvas and Model Driven Apps)
Develop Power BI interactive dashboards and reports
Perform data integration and manipulation tasks using connectors and APIs
Design, develop, and publish Power BI dashboards
Implement API functionalities
Perform Quality Assurance on a product and data
Document process guidelines and technical specifications
Provide on-going technical support, including maintenance and troubleshooting, root-cause analysis
Collaborate with business stakeholders and document user requirements and functional specifications
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as computers, printers, or records boxes (up to 40 pounds) and/or stooping, bending, very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis and extensive use of a video display terminal. There may be sources of discomfort, i.e., outdoor installations, hot/cold temperature and humid/wet conditions. Hands-on environment. May have on-call responsibilities and rotating shifts. Significant time spent using computer display, keyboard and mouse.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field.
Application-specific technical certifications may be considered for substitution for 1 year of experience.
Related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
At least three (3) years of technology experience creating or configuring software applications.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
Preferences shall be given to those with the following experience:
Preferred certification: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals certifications, Microsoft Dynamics, Other relevant applications’ certification.
Strong understanding of Microsoft Power Platform architecture, components, and capabilities.
Preferred - 1 year or more experience in PowerApps Developer role.
Preferred - 1 year or more experience in other Power Platform components.
Preferred - Experience and high technical proficiency in SQL, ETL, DAX, Data modeling, Data Warehouse/Data Lake, Azure, and visualization tool such as Power BI.
Experience in mentoring other developers on Power Automate and PowerApps OR new programming language or framework.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with internal and external customers and team members.
Proven analytical skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Attention to details.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a competing priority environment.
Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION – YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
PAY GRADE: 23
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (281-233-1842).
If you need special services or accommodations, call (281) 233-1842). (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
Supplemental Insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Retirement pension
457 deferred compensation plan
Employee Assistance Program
10 days of vacation each year
11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
Compensable Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Flexible schedules
Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
Professional development opportunities
Transportation/parking plan
Section 125 pretax deductions
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
Are you a Houston Airport System employee?
Yes
No
03
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
High School Diploma/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
04
Please indicate the degree concentration you obtained ("See Resume" is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)
05
How many years of Information Technology experience creating or configuring software applications do you possess?
Less than 2 Years
2 years to less than 3 years experience
3 years to less than 4 years experience
4 years to less than 5 years experience
5 years to years less 6 years experience
6 years to years less 7 years experience
7 or more years of experience
06
Do you possess an Application Specific Technical Certification?
Yes
No
07
Please provide a list of all valid certifications (i.e. Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst, Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals, etc.) you currently hold and their validity date(s) (See Resume will delay review of your application). (if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)
08
Have you used a visualization tool to develop reports and/or dashboard in your professional environment? If so, please list the name of tools you have used.
09
Level of proficiency in Visualization tools. If you have listed more than one in the prior question, please use the text box to identify proficiency in each application.
Expert: Has a comprehensive knowledge and skill. Able to guide or teach others
Intermediate: Has a knowledge and skill to be proficient in professional working environment. Self-learner
Basic: Has a knowledge and skill to perform basic tasks but need guidance time to time.
Minimum: Has a minimum knowledge and skill. Often need direction and guidance
10
Have used DAX functions in a professional working environment? If yes, please provide an example with the scenario when used and what was the output. Enter N/A if you have not used before.
11
Have you created Power BI reports or dashboards in a professional working environment? If yes, could you provide an example of a product you delivered and describe its purpose or impact? Enter N/A if your answer is no.
12
Have you used Microsoft Power Platform in a professional working environment? If yes, please list applications you have experienced and its use cases.
13
Have you managed any Power Automate workflows and automation solutions? If yes, please provide an example of a product you delivered and describe its purpose or impact.
14
Level of proficiency in gathering Business Requirements.
Expert: Has a comprehensive knowledge and skill. Able to guide or teach others.
Intermediate: Has a knowledge and skill to be proficient in professional working environment. Self-learner
Basic: Has a knowledge and skill to perform basic tasks but need guidance time to time
Minimum: Has a minimum knowledge and skill. Often need direction and guidance.
15
Level of proficiency in Data Security.
Expert: Has a comprehensive knowledge and skill. Able to guide or teach others.
Intermediate: Has a knowledge and skill to be proficient in professional working environment. Self-learner.
Basic: Has a knowledge and skill to perform basic tasks but need guidance time to time.
Minimum: Has a minimum knowledge and skill. Often need direction and guidance.
16
Select the software applications with which you are proficient (Check all that apply)
AWS Redshift
AWS Lambda
Python
SQL
CI/CD
AWS Glue
SSIS or other ETL Tool
Relational databases (SQL SERVER, POSTGRESQL, MySQL)
NoSQL databases (Cassandra, MongoDB, DynamoDB)
None
Required Question