Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.
**Repost, previous applicants do not need to reapply**
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
200 West Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
Maryland’s Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC) is recruiting a seasoned
IT professional with strong communication skills, IT systems experience, and a commitment
to public service for a leadership position.
The IT Systems Technical Specialist will support the IT needs for the IAC, its processes,
employees, and the local education agencies (LEA) in the interactive processes with the IAC
in both tactical and strategic ways. As part of that, the IT group also engages in ideating,
designing, and implementing innovative solutions and improving existing systems. The
ultimate goal for the IT group is to promote the IAC’s mission of educational sufficiency
and fiscal sustainability of school facilities in Maryland by delivering technical assistance to LEAs and providing program support to the IAC.
The IT Systems Technical Specialist is the full performance level of work planning,
designing, and developing improvements and new or advanced systems or applications
across an entire area of specialization in application, communication, database, or operating
systems.
A crucial function of this position is to understand and collect requirements from users and
subsequently to design and develop a solution in the form of applications, tools, scripts, etc.
on the web, mobile devices, on desktop, on the server, or any other platform as needed. The
position entails demonstrable knowledge and hands on experience of modern programming
languages suitable for desktop, web, and database programming, and the ability to pick up
alternate languages which may be the choice of the IAC IT management.
Travel throughout the state will be required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Seven years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field to include coursework in application, communication, database or operating systems software technology 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 year of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software for four years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute experience operating computer systems; or scheduling, controlling input and output to process data on computer systems; or evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software; or converting data from project specifications by developing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages on a year-for-year basis for a high school education.
4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field to include coursework in application, communication, database or operating systems software technology and three years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software for the required experience.
5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Computer Systems Operations classifications or Computer Systems Operations specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualification.
- Experience with designing applications or systems for State government use
- Experience in connecting complicated databases and reports
- Experience in programs with user interfaces in a role base system
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all employees. Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
SELECTION PROCESS
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 date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If the applicant is unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application, if you are unable to apply online.
Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.
All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application or mailed to the address listed.
Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0019 TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.
If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.
Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
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