Information Technology Specialist

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision in a state department, agency, data center, institution, or state college, assists in at least one of the following areas:

the design and preparation of least complex operation routines and computer programs for electronic data processing equipment utilizing

required and current software, operating systems, and multiprogramming technology; the control and/or implementation/maintenance of

highly technical operating systems associated with new generations of computers to function toward optimum utilization of

available hardware/software using comprehensive knowledge of the operating system function; the development, implementation,

and maintenance of multi-network, multi-user Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan AreaNetworks (MAN), and/or Wide Area Networks

(WAN), maintenance of centralized, decentralized and remote network services, network security, data integrity, network performance

monitoring, network problems resolution, and user support; does other related duties as required.

More specifically, this title will be working primarily in the southern region and would be expected to work out of BSP and SWSP.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in Computer Science or Computer/Information Technology.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in at least one of the following areas: the design and preparation of programs for electronic data processing utilizing current operating systems, modification of systems software and multiprogramming technology; or the development, maintenance, or installation of application programs; or in performing technical support functions within a direct access device environment, or the development, implementation, and maintenance of multi-network, multi-user Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and/or Wide Area Networks (WAN) environment.

NOTE: Technical support functions include experience in resolution of online production and/or communications network problems, and/or code modification, testing, and debugging of program modules in an online environment, and/or space allocation and control of direct access storage devices (DASD management).

NOTE: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated experience.

NOTE: A general Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the Associate's degree.

SPECIAL NOTE ON SUBSTITUTING EXPERIENCE FOR EDUCATION: Experience in the study of work methods/processes, analysis of varied types of data, design and preparation of systems/programs, operation of multiprogramming computer systems and work in the data processing support areas of input/output control or reliability support may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

BENEFIT(S)*

• Pursuant to the State/Department’s policy, procedures and/or guidelines.
  
  

Joining the second largest department in the State of New Jersey offers many benefits to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and leadership of staff members. Statewide benefits include:

• Alternate Work Week available for some positions
• Telework available for some positions
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• 13 State Holidays
• Health and Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance available through certain plans
• Flexible and Health Savings Accounts (FSA)/(HSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Up to $250 in rewards for exercising
• Gym membership discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion events
• Workplace security, health and safety
• Incarcerated Person empowerment and rehabilitation
  
  

SAME PROGRAM INFORMATION

The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, visit the CSC Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: SAME@csc.nj.gov or please click here. If you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement. If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please include resume and copy of transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), certification(s), and/or license(s), if applicable, in your response. Posting title and number must be included in the subject line of your email. All attachments must be sent in PDF or word format only. Additionally, you must provide your email address. To be considered, responses must be postmarked no later than closing date.

Emailed resumes are to be sent only to:

Civilian.Recruitment@doc.nj.gov

Forward Response To:

Civilian Recruitment – Office of Human Resources

Central Office Regional Personnel Services, Region 6

P.O. Box 863

Trenton, NJ 08625-0863