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The expected salary range for this position is Grade 23: $76,742 - $122,603

Who We AreOUR MISSION: To facilitate the use of public funds to effectively procure goods, services, and construction in an inclusive, transparent, and equitable manner that best serves County residents, businesses, and the public interest.

About The PositionThe expected salary range for this position is Grade 23: $76,742 - $122,603Who We AreOUR MISSION: To facilitate the use of public funds to effectively procure goods, services, and construction in an inclusive, transparent, and equitable manner that best serves County residents, businesses, and the public interest.The Office of Procurement (PRO) is comprised of hard-working, intelligent, and thoughtful staff members. Some staff members have been here for 1 year, and others for 30 years. But our core values remain the same: efficiency, collaboration, transparency, and empathy. We strive to embody those core values in our everyday operations and interactions.Who We Are Looking ForThe Procurement Division of Central Services is seeking an Information Technology Specialist II (IT Specialist II) professional who will play a vital role in supporting and enhancing the technological infrastructure within the Procurement Office. Working side by side with the Senior IT Specialist, this individual will contribute to ongoing application development efforts aimed at streamlining workflows, improving system performance, and delivering scalable, sustainable solutions. This position is ideal for a candidate with a solid foundation in application development and a strong interest in public sector innovation, who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.What You'll Be DoingThe position plays a vital role in supporting and advancing the Procurement Office's technology infrastructure through a combination of technical expertise, system support, and cross-functional collaboration, as demonstrated by the following key responsibilities:

• Design, build, and configure web applications using tools such as CSS, HTML, jQuery, and .NET to support and enhance procurement-related business processes.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and deploy T-SQL scripts and stored procedures, leveraging expert knowledge of relational databases to ensure data integrity and system performance.
• Write, maintain, and optimize front-end code with a focus on enhancing user experience, improving performance, and ensuring scalability.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues within procurement systems to minimize downtime and ensure continuity of operations.
• Deliver first- and second-level support to internal staff and external users, addressing inquiries and issues related to procurement platforms.
• Conduct business process analysis to gather user requirements and identify opportunities for system enhancements and workflow improvements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into detailed functional and technical specifications.
• Document system configurations, workflows, and technical procedures to ensure accurate and accessible records for support and future development.
• Create and maintain user training materials and facilitate training sessions to support user adoption and effective system utilization.
• Adhere to County IT standards, procurement policies, and data security regulations in all development and system support activities.
• Monitor the performance of procurement applications and support the implementation of upgrades, patches, and system fixes to maintain optimal functionality.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives and digital modernization projects that support the long-term goals and innovation efforts of the Procurement Office.

Minimum QualificationsExperience: Two (2) years of professional experience in application development, including programming, database management, and web development, with a focus on designing, building, and supporting functional and user-centric software solutions.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 Visual C++, Visual J++, C++, C, SQL, PowerBuilder, Oracle Developer 2000, and COBOL.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 Criteria, Interview PreferencesPreferred criteria screening questions will be used:

• Have you developed or supported web applications using .NET, HTML, CSS, or jQuery? If yes, please describe a specific project and your role in its development or support.
• Have you written and deployed T-SQL scripts or stored procedures in a production environment? If yes, explain the purpose of the scripts and how they contributed to system performance or functionality.
• Have you provided first- or second-level technical support to end users? If yes, share an example of a support issue you handled and how you resolved it.
• Have you participated in gathering business requirements and translating them into technical specifications? If yes, describe your approach and how you ensured successful communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe 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 [email protected] . 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionInformation Technology
• IndustriesGovernment Administration

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