Productivity Platform Engineer

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Productivity Platform Engineer

DAS IT

Salem, OR - Hybrid

DAS IT is the service delivery organization charged with providing application and desktop support to all DAS divisions and many client agencies of DAS including the Governor’s Office. This equates to a highly complex business environment that crosses multiple business lines serving all state agencies. DAS IT is responsible for providing appropriate technology service delivery to support DAS in the accomplishment of its mission.

What You’ll Do

As the Productivity Platform Engineer, you’ll serve as the engineering owner of the DAS productivity and collaboration platform. This includes the responsibility to:

• Engineer, configure, and continuously improve the Microsoft 365 services the team owns including: MS Teams (including meetings and conferencing integration), SharePoint Online (site architecture, document libraries, permissions, sync), OneDrive, and Exchange Online configuration, plus the content and workspace lifecycle.
• Engineer the M365 Copilot rollout which includes responsibility to implement the governance framework, prepare data-security prerequisites (permissions hygiene, oversharing remediation), configure and wave the deployment, and instrument usage analytics.
• Build and operate the Power Platform workplace-automation environment: environments and DLP guardrails, citizen-developer enablement, and the intake/support model for low-code solutions.
• Administer the business web applications assigned to the team (Box.com, Smartsheet etc).
• Serve as the productivity pillar's senior troubleshooting resource and the engineering depth behind the team's M365/SPO/Copilot consultation service, keeping these tools reliable and user-friendly for the DAS workforce.

Review the full position details, duties and working conditions here.

What We Are Looking For

• Five (5) years of information systems experience in: Power Platform administration and governance, Microsoft 365 service engineering and administration and SaaS application administration; OR

• An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND three (3) years of information systems experience in: Power Platform administration and governance, Microsoft 365 service engineering and administration and SaaS application administration; OR

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in: Power Platform administration and governance, Microsoft 365 service engineering and administration and SaaS application administration.

Desired skills and attributes: If you bring these skills and experience, be sure to show us-this is how we evaluate candidates for next steps!

• Highly skilled in Microsoft 365 service engineering and administration: Teams, SharePoint Online (information architecture, permissions, sync), OneDrive, and Exchange Online client-facing configuration.
• Skilled in M365 Copilot enablement: governance implementation, permissions/oversharing remediation, sensitivity labels and data protection, deployment waves, and usage analytics.
• Skilled in Power Platform administration and governance: environments, DLP policies, connector governance, ALM for promoted solutions, and citizen-developer enablement.
• Skilled in productivity-platform automation (PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, Power Automate) for provisioning, permissioning, and reporting at scale.
• Skilled in SaaS application administration (e.g., Box, Smartsheet): licensing, user lifecycle, and organizational permissions.
• Familiar with records, retention, and information-governance practices for collaboration content.
• Experienced in incident and problem management using ITSM tooling.
• The ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical customers, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, peers, other agencies, and the public.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

At DAS, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, outstanding service delivery, and support for each other as professionals and as people. We believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members.

Our amazing benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. Optional benefits including life insurance, disability, FSA, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify for the PSLF program.
• Hybrid Work Opportunity: This position supports a hybrid work schedule. You can expect to work in the office 1-2 days per week, with work arrangements periodically reviewed to ensure business needs are met.

How to Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete youronline application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee. Only complete applications received by the deadline will be considered.
• Required Documents: cover letter and resume
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

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Additional Details

• This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Productivity Platform Engineer (Information Systems Specialist 6) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
• Employee will be required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides or provide an acceptable alternate form of transportation.
• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks in the “My Tasks” section at the top of the Candidate Home page.
• For accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or Job-specific questions, please contact the Recruiter: Nancy Karnas [email protected] | Phone: 971-719-3083.

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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.