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State of Maryland

LAN Administrator (COMPUTER NETWORK SPECIALIST II)

State of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


Introduction

When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.

We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.

GRADE: 19

LOCATION OF POSITION: Kent County Department of Social Services, 350 High Street, Chestertown MD 21620

Main Purpose of Job

The main focus of this position is Management of Information Technology Systems. This position analyzes agency automated systems and training needs based on consultations with management and line staff, designs structure of network and standalone microcomputer systems, provides training on use of hardware and software, and troubleshoots automated systems problems. This position requires the use of judgement and excellent communication skills.

POSITION DUTIES

Consult with management and line staff to analyze local intra-agency microcomputer needs; assess existing hardware and software; design structure of network and standalone computer systems and network automation installations or adapt proprietary software to meet identified needs and complement mainframe systems; write and assemble technical and user documentation; and monitor system performance and propose and implement enhancements as needed.

Work to troubleshoot and resolve all automation problems within 24 hours.

Assist with implementation and continuing operation of mainframe systems; act as a liaison between agency administrative staff and central office technical personnel responsible for these systems.

Handle all telecommunications for the agency, including phone bill verification for cell phones, repairs and replacement of equipment; act as primary contact for internal telephone systems; maintain and update employee phone accounts and stations; act as liaison between Verizon DHS/OTHS Voice Com, NEC technicians and staff for repair and replacement; verify phone bills and accounts; and act as primary contact for agency copier and fax machine equipment and Keyscan security access system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

EXPERIENCE: Two years and six months of experience, one year of experience planning, integrating and maintaining software and hardware for local or wide area computer networks, and an additional eighteen months of experience converting data from project specifications by preparing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools; planning, installing and maintaining data communications network lines and devices; or evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS: One year of using an endpoint management solution.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: NOT APPLICABLE.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS: The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. 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: As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).

Annual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

Sick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

Parental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

Holidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.

Pension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.

Positions may be eligible for telework.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS: The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, 11th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

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 applicants are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

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