IT PROGRAMMER ANALYST II

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MD Department of Juvenile Services

Office of Research & Planning

120 W. Fayette Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

An IT Programmer Analyst II is the full performance level of work designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining applications and programs using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools.

The IT Programmer Analyst II in the Office of Research and Evaluation creates ad hoc and regular reports and conducts data analysis for Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) and external customers.  The position performs a pivotal role in the production of DJS’ Data Resource Guide (DRG) and works closely with DJS IT staff to ensure that all reports are accurate and automated.  Other key regular reports include the Department’s Performance Results Report, Managing for Results, VPI census, weekly reports for Budget and Analysis and other management reports. 

The position uses a combination of programming and software packages for data retrieval, manipulation and analysis such as C Sharp, Visual Basic, Java Script, Crystal Report, Access, and Excel. 

The position requires effective oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external report customers. 

The ideal candidate will have experience with C Sharp, Visual Basics, and Java Script and/or Seagate Crystal.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other information technology related field.  

Experience: One year of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining applications systems and programs using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools.  

Notes:  

1. Candidates may substitute six credit hours of coursework in application analysis and programming using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools for six months of the required experience.  

2. Candidates may substitute completion of high school or a high school equivalency certificate and eighteen months of experience converting data from project specifications by writing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools for the required education.  

3. Candidates may substitute completion of high school or a high school equivalency certificate and fifteen credit hours from an accredited college or university in systems analysis and application programming using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools for the required education. 

4. Candidates may substitute experience in one of the following areas: operating computers, scheduling, controlling input and output or maintaining backups or data storage, processing data on computers, evaluating, implementing and maintaining hardware and software, on a year-for-year basis for a high school education.

5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Computer Systems Programming classifications or Computer Systems Programming specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

At least six months of the above one year required experience must be experience working with C Sharp, Visual Basic and/or Java Script. 

The ideal candidate will possess experience working with C Sharp, Visual Basic, Java Script and/or Seagate Crystal.

Please reflect on the Supplement Qualification accessed via the link below how you meet the Preferred Qualification.

Employees in this classification may be subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached.

Employees may be furnished with a pager or cell phone.

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be placed on the eligible list categorized as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified.

Candidates shall be certified to the eligible list for a year. This list will be used by DJS hiring agency to select employees.

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related experience and education.  Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online application process is strongly preferred. However, if you are unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.  Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:

   Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

   OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

   One Center Plaza

   120 W. Fayette St.

   Baltimore, MD 21201

   Attn: Linda Padgett

   Fax number 410-333-4188   

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov   Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.