Senior Information Technology Specialist, Grade N28
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About the Position
The estimated salary range for this position is: $88,110 - $140,386
WHO WE ARE
The Department of General Services (DGS) is comprised of many and diverse functions sharing a common and critical mission: providing service to Montgomery County departments and offices that enables them to serve the public. Our success is measured by how we help others succeed.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Department of General Services (DGS) Automation Program seeks a highly skilled and experienced professional to join the DGS Information Technology team as a Sr. IT Specialist under the supervision of the Information Technology Supervisor. This position provides technology solutions to develop and maintain information systems to support the Department's business operations. The Sr. IT Specialist is responsible for the purchase and maintenance of IT equipment and hardware, service, and support for major end-user systems on a County-wide basis. The position is responsible for managing all major and minor IT projects that involve new systems implementation, system upgrades and migrations. The position provides guidance to junior IT staff and provides leadership to serve the department's needs. In addition, this position manages DGS's existing IT applications (in-house and third party), databases, systems, and department websites. This position coordinates with the Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS) to resolve system and user issues.
What You'll Be Doing
The Sr. IT Specialist is responsible for the following:
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in the information technology field in areas such as programming, systems analysis, and data/telecommunications, depending on the duties of the position.
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university, or certifications in specific programming languages or operating systems may be required, depending on the duties of the position. Programming languages might include Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerBI Power Automate), SQL, etc.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. For
applicants possessing very hard to find skills which are a critical need to the department/agency, training and certification may be accepted in lieu of full degree requirements.
Preferred Qualifications include the following:
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Interview preferences will be determined based on the following criteria:
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
MCG's Total Rewards
To promote your overall well-being and help secure your future, MCG offers a comprehensive total rewards package for permanent and term positions.
Compensation. In addition to the salary listed in the Description section, all permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans, with public safety positions eligible for a pension plan. Sick leave and annual leave earned at a rate of 4.6 hours/80hrs worked. We also provide personal days, paid parental leave (6 weeks), holiday leave, various pay differentials, tuition assistance (up to $2,130 annually), and performance awards. Positions in MLS earn paid time off (7 weeks annualized) instead of sick/annual leave and are not eligible for pay differentials.
Benefits. Our benefits for all permanent and term positions include premier medical, prescription, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance plans, with most plans receiving employer contributions of 80% toward premiums. Additionally, we offer an employee assistance program, an award-winning wellness program, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, childcare, and commuter expenses.
For eligibility and plan details, please visit MCG Total Rewards .
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MQ Question SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (000551)
What is your highest level of completed education?
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MQ Question SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (000551)
How many years of professional experience do you have in the information technology field in such areas as programming, systems analysis, and data/telecommunications?
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Do you have knowledge and experience with Office 365 Suite, Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerBI, Power Automate), Database development using SQL, Asset Management System?
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Please provide details about your knowledge and experience with Office 365 Suite, Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerBI, Power Automate), Database development using SQL, Asset Management System.
05
Do you have knowledge and experience with database programming and reports development?
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Please provide details about your knowledge and experience with database programming and reports development.
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Do you have knowledge and experience with all phases of application development?
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Please provide details of your knowledge and experience with all phases of application development.
09
Do you have knowledge and experience with web application development and maintenance?
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Please provide details of your knowledge and experience with web application development and maintenance.
11
Do you have knowledge and experience with Database and server administration/management?
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Please provide details of your knowledge and experience with Database and server administration/management.
13
Do you have knowledge and experience with of cloud applications and computing?
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Please provide details of your knowledge and experience with of cloud applications and computing.
The estimated salary range for this position is: $88,110 - $140,386
WHO WE ARE
The Department of General Services (DGS) is comprised of many and diverse functions sharing a common and critical mission: providing service to Montgomery County departments and offices that enables them to serve the public. Our success is measured by how we help others succeed.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Department of General Services (DGS) Automation Program seeks a highly skilled and experienced professional to join the DGS Information Technology team as a Sr. IT Specialist under the supervision of the Information Technology Supervisor. This position provides technology solutions to develop and maintain information systems to support the Department's business operations. The Sr. IT Specialist is responsible for the purchase and maintenance of IT equipment and hardware, service, and support for major end-user systems on a County-wide basis. The position is responsible for managing all major and minor IT projects that involve new systems implementation, system upgrades and migrations. The position provides guidance to junior IT staff and provides leadership to serve the department's needs. In addition, this position manages DGS's existing IT applications (in-house and third party), databases, systems, and department websites. This position coordinates with the Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS) to resolve system and user issues.
What You'll Be Doing
The Sr. IT Specialist is responsible for the following:
- Application Development: Lead all application development efforts from architecture and database design to testing\user testing, deployment and documentation. Work with users on troubleshooting application bugs and performance issues.
- Reports Development: Develop and design reports and dashboards for the various business requirements.
- Automation: Work with department users to automate business processes.
- Integration: Work on application integration with other DGS IT members and TEBS.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Draft process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Review and evaluate current processes and make recommendations for improvement to IT Supervisor.
- Use appropriate automation technologies to automate business processes as needed.
- Maintain inventory of all DGS hardware.
- Maintain and update log of hardware assignments to employees.
- Recommend purchase needs to IT Supervisor.
- Respond to DGS employee requests and issues.
- Set up new employee workstations with necessary hardware (computer, cell phone, docking station, keyboard, mouse).
- Integrate new employees into DGS systems and provide access.
- Troubleshoot issues within DGS systems.
- Escalate issues to the IT supervisor or TEBS.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in the information technology field in areas such as programming, systems analysis, and data/telecommunications, depending on the duties of the position.
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university, or certifications in specific programming languages or operating systems may be required, depending on the duties of the position. Programming languages might include Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerBI Power Automate), SQL, etc.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. For
applicants possessing very hard to find skills which are a critical need to the department/agency, training and certification may be accepted in lieu of full degree requirements.
Preferred Qualifications include the following:
- Knowledge and experience with Office 365 Suite, Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerBI, Power Automate), Database development using SQL, Asset Management System
- Knowledge and experience with database programming and reports development
- Knowledge and experience with all phases of application development
- Knowledge and experience with web application development and maintenance
- Knowledge and experience with Database and server administration/management
- Knowledge and experience with of cloud applications and computing
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Interview preferences will be determined based on the following criteria:
- Knowledge and experience with database development and reporting tools like PowerBI, SSRS, Crystal Reports
- Knowledge and experience with MS Office365 Suite and Power Platform and other cloud technologies
- Knowledge and experience with all phases of application development
- Knowledge and experience with web application development and maintenance
- Some knowledge and experience with Database and server administration/management
- Some knowledge and experience with Asset\Fleet Management Systems
- Oral and written communication skills
#Dice
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
MCG's Total Rewards
To promote your overall well-being and help secure your future, MCG offers a comprehensive total rewards package for permanent and term positions.
Compensation. In addition to the salary listed in the Description section, all permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans, with public safety positions eligible for a pension plan. Sick leave and annual leave earned at a rate of 4.6 hours/80hrs worked. We also provide personal days, paid parental leave (6 weeks), holiday leave, various pay differentials, tuition assistance (up to $2,130 annually), and performance awards. Positions in MLS earn paid time off (7 weeks annualized) instead of sick/annual leave and are not eligible for pay differentials.
Benefits. Our benefits for all permanent and term positions include premier medical, prescription, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance plans, with most plans receiving employer contributions of 80% toward premiums. Additionally, we offer an employee assistance program, an award-winning wellness program, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare, childcare, and commuter expenses.
For eligibility and plan details, please visit MCG Total Rewards .
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MQ Question SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (000551)
What is your highest level of completed education?
- N/A
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
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MQ Question SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (000551)
How many years of professional experience do you have in the information technology field in such areas as programming, systems analysis, and data/telecommunications?
- No Experience
- 1 - 2 Year's Experience
- 3 Year's Experience
- 4 Year's Experience
- 5 Year's Experience
- 6 Year's Experience
- 7 Year's Experience
- 8 Year's Experience
- 9+ Year's Experience
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Do you have knowledge and experience with Office 365 Suite, Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerBI, Power Automate), Database development using SQL, Asset Management System?
- Yes
- No
04
Please provide details about your knowledge and experience with Office 365 Suite, Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerBI, Power Automate), Database development using SQL, Asset Management System.
05
Do you have knowledge and experience with database programming and reports development?
- Yes
- No
06
Please provide details about your knowledge and experience with database programming and reports development.
07
Do you have knowledge and experience with all phases of application development?
- Yes
- No
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Please provide details of your knowledge and experience with all phases of application development.
09
Do you have knowledge and experience with web application development and maintenance?
- Yes
- No
10
Please provide details of your knowledge and experience with web application development and maintenance.
11
Do you have knowledge and experience with Database and server administration/management?
- Yes
- No
12
Please provide details of your knowledge and experience with Database and server administration/management.
13
Do you have knowledge and experience with of cloud applications and computing?
- Yes
- No
14
Please provide details of your knowledge and experience with of cloud applications and computing.
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