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IT SYSTEMS TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Information Technology Division

Recruitment #15-004488-0003

Introduction

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list will be used to staff this position/function only. Interested persons may need to reapply for future recruitments within this classification.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD

POSITION DUTIES

The incumbent of this position will be working in the mainframe and Data Communications Unit of the ITD Technical Services section. This position will provide expert technical advice and guidance to the information technology staff regarding future direction, software and hardware enhancements and customization. Additional duties include providing expert technical skills in the implementation of mainframe data communications systems including the planning, installation, maintenance, testing, and disaster recovery.

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.

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.

* In order to receive due credit, all unofficial transcripts must be submitted in a non-editable format prior to the closing date. If you can edit your document, it is not acceptable for the purpose of demonstrating your qualifications.

** 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 installing and maintaining a z/OS mainframe communications system and associated components using SMP/E, such as, VTAM,   FTP, TCPIP,  etc.
  • Experience installing and maintaining 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 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. If applicable, please submit an unofficial copy of your college diploma or transcripts for full consideration of your qualifications. All information concerning your qualifications must be received by the closing date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) 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

Thank you for your service to our country. 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. Please note that all unofficial transcripts must be submitted in a non-editable format.

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: ahaskins@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.

If 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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