Information Tech Support Specialist II

The first review of applications will be August 28^th 2026. This position is posted until submit the following required documents on theState of Montana Careerswebsite:

• Resume -Please include dates of employment and your supervisors name/phone number for each position.
• Cover Letter

• Three Professional References

Applications missing the required documents will not be considered in the recruitment process. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. Travel may be required and working hours may include evenings & weekends.

The Montana Judicial Branch offers a variety of opportunities to help you make a difference in your community and further your career. As a service-oriented employer we seek employees with a passion for customer service to help us fulfill our mission to provide an independent accessible responsive impartial and timely forum to resolve disputes; to preserve the rule of law; and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of the United States and Montana.

Benefits of working for the Judicial Branch:

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly policies
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation sick leave and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF

Job Overview:

This is technical work developing installing configuring and supporting information technology systems programs and networks and includes providing technical direction on information technology projects. The position serves as the primary information technology support contact for the Supreme Court Building and provides Level 2 technical support for complex information technology issues across the Judicial Branch. Work is performed under the general supervision of an Information Technology Supervisor who reviews work for results achieved.

Job Duties:

• Serves as the primary information technology support contact for the Supreme Court Building and provides technical support for Supreme Court operations.
• Provides policy standards and technical support to all agency staff on all network and Judiciary-related software and hardware products using knowledge of principles and theories of computer science and of programs agency and state computer policies and standards computer operating systems software equipment and network requirements for computer systems running Microsoft Windows and other specialized software.
• Ensures that critical systems vital for information services remain functional.
• Develops implements and maintains system and network security and backup methods and techniques.
• Maintains and monitors critical applications databases and services running on all Windows servers.
• Evaluates reviews and makes recommendations regarding new hardware software and networking capabilities and solutions for the programs used by the courts.
• Installs new client and server hardware and software as needed for the programs and assures updates are done in a timely manner.
• Responds to problems on either server or client platforms or peripherals. Troubleshoots the problem and corrects or makes recommendations for the correction of the problem.
• Provides Level 2 technical support and assists Level 1 technical staff security personnel system administrators and other IT staff with complex or difficult hardware software network and system issues.
• Facilitates technology needs for Supreme Court remote hearings meetings and other court proceedings.
• Assists with audio-visual support and deployments in coordination with the Audio-Video Coordinator.
• Assists with hardware deployments and technology implementations at court locations throughout the state.
• Develops and maintains technical documentation procedures and troubleshooting resources for Level 1 technical staff and end users.
• Develops documentation of procedures or methods as needed.
• Researches and evaluates emerging technologies methods techniques procedures hardware and software for use by the professional and end user staff.
• Attends training workshops product demonstrations conferences technical briefings and conventions; stays abreast of technology changes.
• Assists in coordinating and directing office automation services including vendor interface equipment maintenance and repair and supplies.
• Makes recommendations and confers with officials of courts or agencies involved with information technology services.
• Assists in all phases of system development relating to microcomputers.
• Travels to court locations and other work sites as needed to provide technical support assist with deployments and support court operations.

Knowledge Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of and ability to install maintain and troubleshoot a wide variety of constantly changing and evolving hardware and software components.
• Knowledge of Windows Server and PC software electronic mail and common office applications.
• Ability to analyze evaluate troubleshoot and resolve system hardware software or networking-related problems.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to translate technical terminology into terms understandable to non-technical employees.
• Skills to correctly identify problems and develop and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Ability to effectively perform technical tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to constantly changing environments and deadlines.
• Knowledge to identify system and network requirements that support and enhance the agencys mission.
• Ability to provide technical support independently and exercise sound judgment when resolving complex or time-sensitive technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to Level 1 technical staff and end users.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a technical team.
• Ability to set and manage job priorities.
• Ability to determine and distinguish between critical and non-critical demands and requests.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily in an office or courtroom; however installation of equipment may require climbing on ladders bending crawling and working in confined places. The position may require travel to court locations and other work sites throughout the state to provide technical support support off-site hearings and assist with equipment and technology deployments. Travel is anticipated to be approximately 510 percent of the position.

Physical Demands:

Work requires extended periods of confined seating and hand-eye coordination working with computers. Work exposes the incumbent to a number of time-sensitive technical issues that require immediate resolution. Installation work requires occasional lifting of computer units or peripheral equipment. A significant amount of walking standing and bending may be necessary. Crawling may be required during installations.