COMPUTER NETWORK SPECIALIST II
Recruitment #14-004413-008
Department | DAT Office of Information Technology |
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Date Opened | 8/8/2014 10:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 8/22/2014 4:30:00 PM |
Salary | $45,938.00 - $73,541.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Gail Graham |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Assessments and Taxation. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function only. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year. Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.
GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This is a computer technical support position that troubleshoots and resolves both desktop and local area network information technology issues. The individual works within a Novell, Microsoft and Google Apps for Government environment to provide first and second tier support for end users to function effectively and efficiently. Duties also include monitoring and documenting network activities, resolving hardware and software issues, monitoring network security and testing hardware/software. The individual also configures personal computers, printers, and various peripherals in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. This individual will be expected to perform offsite and after hours technical support, when needed.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer information technology, management information systems, or other information technology related field, to include course work in local or wide area computer networks, from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One year of experience planning, integrating and maintaining software and hardware for local or wide area computer networks.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute completion of high school or high school equivalency certificate and 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 for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute completion of high school or high school equivalency certificate and fifteen credit hours from an accredited college or university in systems analysis and applications programming using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools for the required education.
3. Candidates may substitute completion of high school or high school equivalency certificate and completion of a certification program in Network Administration, such as Certified Novell Administrator (CNA), Microsoft Certified Product Specialist NT 4.0 Administrator or equivalent certification program for the required education.
4. Candidates may substitute experience in one of the following areas on a year-for-year basis for a high school education: operating computer systems, scheduling, controlling input and output or maintaining backups or data storage, processing data on computer systems, evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software or converting data from project specifications by developing programs using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be willing to work in Baltimore City. Position requires travel to all 24 counties/city within the State and overnight accommodations may be needed.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Windows 7 and 8 or CISCO Certified Network Associate.
Knowledge of diagnosing and correcting network/end user software and hardware problems.
Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
Knowledge of Windows Operating System.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional Suite.
Knowledge of Google Apps for Government.
Knowledge of maintaining and administration for Active Directory.
Knowledge of Microsoft Patch Management.
Knowledge of workstation and laptop imaging.
SELECTION PROCESS
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, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or a rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE.
Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply on line you may submit a paper application. Please fax to the number below.
410-333-7216
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
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.