IT Staff Specialist

State Of Maryland

Not Interested
Bookmark
Report This Job

profile Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 80541 - 125564
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

DJS Information Technology Unit(Baltimore City)
BaltimoreMD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services is dedicated to transforming young lives creating safer communities and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of IT Staff Specialist so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!

The main purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive technical support for the agencys IT Unit ensuring reliable secure and efficient technology services that enable staff to perform their work effectively. The IT Staff Specialist serves as a key technical resource and project lead for telecommunications and access control systems supporting daily operations while advancing agency-wide technology initiatives. This hands-on collaborative role combines technical expertise with project coordination vendor engagement and customer support to maintain secure facilities enable mobile connectivity and deliver responsive well-managed technology solutions that strengthen operational continuity and service delivery across the organization.

Some key responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Access Control Systems Support: Serve as the primary technical lead for agency access control and keycard systems. Troubleshoot and resolve security and system issues by coordinating with vendors and security technicians including outages equipment failures and lost or damaged devices. Program and manage staff badge access to maintain secure and controlled facilities.
  • Wireless and Mobile Technology Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for agency-issued wireless devices and accessories. Configure activate and distribute mobile devices install and customize applications and maintain accurate inventory records in the DBM Wireless Inventory Database. Coordinate with telecommunications vendors to procure services resolve technical issues and address billing discrepancies. Support Android Apple iOS and other wireless technologies.
  • Technology Project Coordination: Coordinate department-wide technology implementations from planning through deployment. Develop and execute technology plans addressing equipment software and system needs. Organize installations integrations upgrades and maintenance activities collaborating with IT staff management vendors and interagency partners to ensure projects are delivered as intended and meet quality standards.
  • Special Projects and Technical Research: Support special IT initiatives through research of technology products services and solutions aligned with agency needs. Assist with procurement documentation for hardware software and equipment requests and analyze current and historical IT data to inform planning and decision-making.
  • Telecommunications Support: Provide backup support for telecommunications operations as needed. Research and analyze telecommunications systems coordinate procurement and system upgrades and manage department-wide telephone equipment to ensure reliable operation maintenance and customer support.
  • Procurement and Vendor Coordination: Provide backup support for IT procurement activities including technology requisitions and planning for hardware and software needs. Prepare Purchase Order Requests for Proposals for supervisory review and collaborate with vendors to support installations relocations invoicing and ongoing service delivery.
This position is eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule.This position will require travel between various sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Five (5) years of experience designing developing testing implementing and maintaining applications systems and programs using generally accepted computer programming languages or maintaining and modifying operating systems for computers.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and thirty (30) credit hours from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology Management Information Systems Computer Science or other information technology-related field to include course work in systems analysis and applications programming using generally accepted computer programming languages for four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and one (1) year of experience designing developing testing implementing and maintaining applications systems and programs using generally accepted computer programming languages or maintaining and modifying operating systems for four (4) years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute experience operating computer systems; or scheduling controlling input and output or maintaining a tape library to process data on computer systems; or evaluating implementing and maintaining microcomputer hardware and software; or converting data from project specifications by developing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages on a year-for-year basisfor ahigh school education.

4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology Management Information Systems or other information technology related field to include course work in systems analysis and application programming using generally accepted computer programming languages or in operating systems and data communications technology and one (1) year experience designing developing testing implementing and maintaining applications systems and programs using generally accepted computer programming languages or maintaining or modifying operating systems for computer for the required experience.

5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Cyber and Information Systems classifications or Cyber and Information Systems specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate for thisposition may possess any of the following:
  • Experience with IT Project Management and IT Asset Management (ITAM) software
  • Experience managing IT vendor services and contracts including Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Experience with IT procurement and financial processing including CPC card usage and invoice reconciliation
  • Experience tracking IT inventory across the full lifecycle (procurement through retirement)
  • Experience with technical security access control and electronic security systems
  • Ability to review and draft information technology policies and procedures

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Theassessment will involve a rating of your application based on your educationtraining and/or experience as it relates to the positions requirements.Thereforeit is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on yourapplication.Incompleteapplications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience andeducation.For educationobtained outside the U.S. you will be required to provide proof of equivalent Americaneducation as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service at thetime of hire.

Pleasecomplete the supplemental questionnaire if applicable. They will be used whenrating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplementalquestionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completedapplication to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplementalquestionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.

If you are a Veteran applying for this position please submityour DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online applicationprocess is strongly recommended. If youare unable to apply online you may submit a completed paper application andsupplemental questionnaire via email or fax to the addresses provided fax or mail submissions please ensure that each page includes your firstand last name the recruitment number (located at the top of the posting) andthe last four digits of your Social Security number. All paper applicationmaterials must be received by5:00PMon the closing date of the recruitment. Applicationsreceived after this time or those submitted with incorrect forms will not beaccepted. Postmarks will not be considered.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
217E Redwood Street
Baltimore MD 21202
Attn: Recruitment # 26-
Faxnumber
TTYUsers: call via Maryland Relay

If you are having difficulty withyour user account or have general questions about the online applicationsystem please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and ManagementRecruitment and Examination Division at or.

Should additional informationregarding this recruitment be required please contact the Maryland Departmentof Juvenile Services Recruitment and Examination Unit at. Includethe Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

DJS is anequal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the we value diverse experiences regarding the educational backgroundand justice system contact.

DJS values the experiencegained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply forall current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants andpeople with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

Candidates with livedexperience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged toapply.

We welcome experienced professionalstransitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.


Required Experience:

Staff IC

IntroductionGRADE 19 LOCATION OF POSITIONDJS Information Technology Unit(Baltimore City)BaltimoreMD 21202Main Purpose of JobJoin Us in Making a Difference at DJS!The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services is dedicated to transforming young lives creating safer communities and fostering equita...
View more view more

Key Skills

  • SQL
  • Active Directory
  • Information Technology
  • Access Points
  • System Software
  • Database
  • Infrastructure
  • Linux
  • Project Management
  • Internet
  • Troubleshoot
  • PC
  • Procedures
  • Setup
  • hardware

About Company

Company Logo

Open Maryland

View Profile View Profile