VDH District IT Support Specialist

VDH District IT Support Specialist
NA NA/hr.

*local candidates required
*candidate will work onsite at least four days/week
*candidate must have valid driver's license and liability insurance, as they will drive a state vehicle


The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is seeking a District IT Support Specialist. The District IT Support Specialist provides technical and help desk support that is out-of-scope and not provided by the Office of Information Management (OIM) and VITA/NG at the health district. The position serves as the point of contact for the district with OIM and VITA/NG. The candidate will be the "subject matter" expert related to agency wide applications, and serve as the District Security Officer. The candidate will be responsible for conducting inventory of technology equipment and supports equipment deemed out of the scope of VITA/NG to include audio, visual, telecommunications, and stand-alone printers. This position provides user training as necessary. Provides staff training, data analytics, reporting, GIS coding and mapping as well as development of the internal databases and spreadsheets using tools such as the Microsoft Office Suite, etc. This roll will be supporting the staff at the Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHDs). Other duties as assigned.
**Local Candidates Required
**Candidate Must Work onsite NA% with some flexibility due to help desk support needs
**candidate be required to travel between HPHD locations within the district
Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceConsiderable knowledge in information systems management and a strong understanding of network topology Required5YearsStrong understanding of Microsoft operating systems and client/server architecture to support agency application troubleshooting techniquesRequired5YearsExperience using GIS software for data mappingRequired5YearsAbility to understand network techniques and telecommunications systems to support application data sharing internally and externallyRequired5YearsAbility to coordinate and implement new data collection techniquesRequired5YearsAbility to install and support local software and printers that are out of the scope of VITARequired5YearsProvide webmaster and system analysis supportRequired5YearsExperience in training new users how to use applicationsRequired5YearsExperience in analyzing current service delivery systems and evaluating impacts of new information system technologyRequired5YearsAbility to communicate and work effectively with a diverse staffRequired5YearsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT/Networking or Data Management, and/or equivalent combination of education and work experienceDesired0Work experience in a healthcare setting with multi-disciplinary staffDesired5Years
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?Question2Please list candidate's email address.Question3Is your candidate able to attend a second interview onsite, if requested? This is REQUIRED. Question4Is your candidate able to work onsite 4+ days/wk, if hired? This is REQUIRED. Question5Does candidate have a valid VA driver's license and liability insurance?Question6How soon after offer can your candidate start?