Election Program IT Specialist I

Knowledge of the functions and capabilities of microcomputers;

Knowledge of microcomputer operating systems and program software packages;

Knowledge of local and wide area network components;

Skill in word processing personal computer and other office equipment and related software applications;

Skill in maintaining accurate and detailed records;

Skill in conducting Level One Help Desk troubleshooting;

Skill in maintenance of computer and software updates as well as staying uptodate with electionrelated cybersecurity tasks;

Ability to perform daily weekly and monthly data backups;

Ability to remain organized while performing multiple functions or tasks;

Ability to maintain workflow despite frequent interruptions and changing priorities;

Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully and maintain confidentiality when communicating with the general public State officials candidates election judges and coworkers;

Ability to use independent judgment in applying and explaining election laws rules and procedures;

Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines and demands;

Ability to develop and deliver formal and informal training to end users in the operations of election programs;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program users local government staff and State Board of Elections staff vendors and contractors; and

Ability to prepare routine and ad hoc reports.

Education:Graduation from an accredited high school or possession a high schoolequivalency certificate.

Experience:1 year of experience in computer programming; implementing troubleshooting orsupporting local or wide area networks; installing and troubleshooting personalcomputers or evaluating implementing or maintaining microcomputer hardwareand software.

Note:

1. Fifteen 15 credit hours in computerinformation technology programming or networking from an accredited college oruniversity may be substituted for up to one year of required experience.

operating multipurpose multitasking computer systems; orscheduling controlling input and output or maintaining a tape library toprocess data on multipurpose multitasking computer systems; or evaluatingimplementing and maintaining microcomputer hardware and software; or convertingdata from project specifications by developing program code using thirdgeneration or other generally accepted computer programming languages may besubstituted on a yearforyear basis for the required education.

of a certification program in computer programming for personalcomputers local or wide area networks or troubleshooting such as MicrosoftCertified Professional or an equivalent program may be substituted for one yearof the required experience.

may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a noncommissionedofficer in the Computer Systems Operations classifications or Computer SystemsOperations specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on ayearforyear basis for the required experience.

5. General clerical data processing technical oradministrative experience may substitute for the required experience applyingelection laws rules and procedures in a local election office at the rate oftwo years for each six months of the required election office clerical data processing technical or administrative experience isdefined as work performing a variety of duties which are clearcut andtypically found in office settings such as filing copying inputting datageneral computer skills and directing telephone calls.

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.

Coordinating and maintaining election information systems such aselection equipment polling place technology and election judge technology.

training on election program technology operations.

coordinating voting equipment maintenance inventory and preparation

Employees in this classificationmay be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicleoperators license valid in the State of Maryland.

in this classification are required to be registered voters in theState of Maryland in accordance with the Election Law Article Section2207(d).

in this classification may not hold or be a candidate for anyelective public or political party office or any other office created under theConstitution or laws of this State in accordance with the Election Law ArticleSection 2301(b).

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to the State Board of Elections 151 West St. Suite 200 Annapolis MD application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on the closing date for the recruitment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.

If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact

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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.