Business Automation Specialist - Temporary at State of Oklahoma in County, OK

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Job Posting Title Business Automation Specialist - Temporary Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization 340 Enterprise Systems Services Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Part time Job Type Temporary Compensation The hourly amount for this position is up to $39.90 based on education and experience. Why you’ll love it here! RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!! Job Description Location : 123. Robert S. Kerr Salary : up to $39.90 hourly, based on education and experience Full Time /Part Time : Part Time Work Schedule : To be Determined Primary Hours : 8-5 Position Description: This position is responsible for leading the design, development, implementation, and support of Microsoft Power Apps–based solutions and related automation within OSDH. The role focuses on building low-code applications, optimizing business processes, and ensuring high-quality, sustainable technology solutions through the Microsoft Power Platform. Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Review existing business processes and collaborate with program areas to identify opportunities for improvement and automation using Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, and related technologies. Evaluate, document, and analyze current information-processing methods, including workflows, user touchpoints, notifications, reminders, data capture requirements, and reporting needs. Work with OSDH Program Areas, Directors, and OMES resources to gather requirements, translate needs into technical specifications, and create solution designs. Develop Power Apps solutions including forms, mobile/desktop applications, automated workflows, approval processes, and integrated business logic. Integrate Power Apps with SharePoint, SQL, Dataverse, email, and other enterprise systems as required. Enhance the quality, usability, and reliability of OSDH technology solutions through testing, validation, and continuous process improvement. Analyze and optimize solution architecture, business models, and technical system design to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Assist with sourcing, assessing, and implementing new business technologies relevant to workflow automation and low‑code solutions. Effectively communicate business needs to technical stakeholders and translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences. Serve as a liaison between OSDH and OMES to support successful solution development, deployment, and maintenance. Produce reports, status updates, and documentation for leadership and executive audiences. Maintain an understanding of technology integration requirements across systems, applications, and data sources. Create and maintain solution documentation, user guides, training materials, and support resources as automations are built or updated. Continuously evaluate automated processes for usability, accuracy, and opportunities to enhance efficiency. Provide technical assistance and user support for SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and other Microsoft technologies used in OSDH workflows. Develop automated processes to replace manual operations, including service request forms, workflows, user notifications, deadline reminders, dashboards, and performance reporting. Consult with and support agency staff developing their own automations, providing best‑practice guidance and technical assistance. Develop and implement governance, standards, lifecycle