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IT SYSTEMS TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Information Technology Division

Recruitment #15-004488-0007

Introduction

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD

POSITION DUTIES

If you are an IT professional with a background in mainframe communications applications, the Comptroller of Maryland has a unique opportunity for you. We are seeking an experienced mainframe CICS specialist. In this position you will plan, install, maintain and test data communication systems at the state's premier data center. You will be relied on to provide technical expertise to the information technology staff regarding software and hardware enhancements and customization. The implementation of the Disaster Recovery Plan, including off-site storage of backups as well as recovering the system at a remote location, will also be an exciting part of your responsibilities. Located in beautiful downtown historic Annapolis, this position will provide you the chance to be at the forefront of a leading edge mainframe IT environment.

Please Note: This position is occasionally required to provide on-call support weekdays prior to 7:30 a.m. and/or after 5:00 p.m., weekends, and holidays. Comp time and flexible work options are available

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 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.  

Experience: Three years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software.

NOTES:

  1. 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 may be substituted for the required education.  
  2. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and one additional year of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software may be substituted for the required education.  
  3. 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 may be substituted for high school education on a year- for-year basis.
  4. 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 and education.

** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in installing and maintaining a z/OS mainframe communications system and associated components using SMP/E, such as, VTAM, FTP, TCPIP, etc.
  • Install and maintain independent software vendor (ISV) system products as required on the z/OS mainframe communications system
  • Knowledge of CICS online systems

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Only applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications for this recruitment will be considered for this opportunity. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience. It is essential that you submit complete and accurate information on your application in order to determine if you meet the qualifications as specified above. Due to the nature of this list, all qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year.  

Qualifying applicants are subject to an oral interview. Prior to appointment, the employee must successfully undergo a comprehensive background investigation including a review of criminal, MVA and tax records; and determination of legal authorization to work in the United States or under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Upon initial appointment OR promotion to a position in the State Personnel Management System, an employee is required to serve an initial six month probationary period. This probationary period may be extended an additional six months under certain circumstances at the discretion of the appointing authority.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Veterans

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214.

Attachments

The preferred method for submitting additional information is to upload it directly into your online account.  Please remove references to the first 5 digits of your SSN and your DOB on all attachments by deleting, redacting or blacking that information out with a marker.  

Faxes/Email

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If you choose fax or email as the option to submit your application and/or required additional information, you must include the following information on each page you submit:

  • First and Last Name
  • Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
  • The last 4 digits of your SS# 

Fax: 410-974-5249 – This fax number is for Comptroller of Maryland recruitment efforts only.

Email: dsimmons@comp.state.md.us

For Further Questions

If you are having 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 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

 f you have questions about this particular recruitment, please contact the Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources at dsimmons@comp.state.md.us.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 260-6622 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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