IT PROGRAMMER ANALYST, LEAD/ ADVANCED

IntroductionThe Office of the Public Defender is a statewide independent agency charged with providing superior legal representation to indigent defendants. The agency’s vision is Justice, Fairness, and Dignity for All. Employees are committed to the core values of culture of excellence, client-centered representation, and tenacious advocacy, and are united in achieving the agency’s mission.OPD has a centralized Information Technology headquarters office located in Anne Arundel County and numerous field locations including local OPD offices, courthouses, local detention centers, and mental health hospitals. The Information Technology Division provides department-wide technology planning, acquisition, policies, connectivity, and support for a broad portfolio of infrastructure and applications operating in an enterprise caliber environment.MOPD is further committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities by modifying or adjusting the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known applicant or employee. Applicants must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment and must have access to a motor vehicle or be able to navigate public transportation. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Tawanda Jackson, Human Resources Supervisor, 410-767-8503, tawandal.jackson@maryland.gov.GRADE20LOCATION OF POSITION989 Corporate Boulevard, Suite a, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090Main Purpose of JobAn Information Technology (IT) Programmer Analyst, Lead/Advanced is the lead or advanced level of work designing, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining applications and programs using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools. Employees in this classification, performing the lead level of work, assign, review, and approve the work and train lower-level IT Programmer Analysts or IT Programmers. Employees in this classification, performing the advanced level of work, function as a project manager for a major computer programming project. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions. Employees receive general supervision from an IT Programmer Analyst Supervisor or other data processing administrator. Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and may be subject to call-in.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSExperience: Six years of experience, including two years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining applications systems and programs using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools, and an additional four years of experience converting data from project specifications by writing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools.Candidates may substitute six credit hours of coursework in application analysis and programming for six months of the required experience.Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and eighteen months of experience converting data from project specifications may substitute for the additional four years of required experience.Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and fifteen credit hours from an accredited college or university in systems analysis and application programming may substitute for the additional four years of required experience.Experience in operating computers, scheduling, controlling input and output, or maintaining backups may substitute for a high school education on a year-for-year basis.A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field and two years of experience may substitute for the required experience.U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Computer Systems Programming classifications may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.At least 5 years of experience with SQL databases/ SQL Server DBA duties and a strong knowledge of relational database concepts.Demonstrated proficiency working with Groovy Grails, Apache, IIS, and JavaScript.LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSNOT APPLICABLE.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSEmployees in this classification may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached.SELECTION PROCESSPlease 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, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible list for at least one year.EXAMINATION PROCESSThe assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.BENEFITSContractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract, and work 30 or more hours a week may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible for the full premium for these benefits. Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period, accruing at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.FURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline applications preferred. Please fax all paper applications and questionnaires to (410) 333-2260. Inquiries regarding applications can be directed to: Office of the Public Defender, Human Resources Division, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1304, Baltimore, MD 21202; or by calling (410) 767-8500, toll-free: 877-430-5187; TTY users call Maryland Relay Service 800-735-2258. Please include your name, identification number, and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. A paper copy of the MD State application form can be downloaded from the provided link. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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