COMPUTER OPERATOR MANAGER II - State of Maryland : Job Details

Introduction If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. GRADE 22 LOCATION OF POSITION 6776 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21215 POSITION DUTIES The main purpose of this position is to function as the Manager in the Computer Operations Unit of the Public Safety Data Center. This unit is staffed 24 hours a day seven days a week. Within the Computer Operations Unit, this position is responsible for 12 computer operator positions. This position is also responsible for the hardware that is used in the operations of the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS). The person in this position also plans, develops, implements, and maintains security measures as described in the ITCD Security Checklist under Section 1: Policy and Procedures (or other sections as assigned). This position is critical to the success of the ITCD mission. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field. Experience: 7 years of experience working in a mission critical data center environment including operations and infrastructure support. Notes: Candidates may substitute additional experience on a year-for-year basis for the required education. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. 1. Hands-on experience working in a mission critical data center environment to specifically include mainframe and distributed systems. 2. Strong technical knowledge of data center hardware and software. 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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year. EXAMINATION PROCESS The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. BENEFITS As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS • Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date) • Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year • Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year • Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child • Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year • Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to [email protected]. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to [email protected]. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Misty Jackson [email protected] If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at [email protected] or 410-###-####. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.