IT PROFESSIONAL 2 - Computer Operations

Announcement Number: 48199 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/19/2024 Close Date: 08/02/2024 Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 13 Days 6 Hrs 53 Mins
The Position

Information Technology (IT) Professionals analyze, develop, implement, maintain, and modify computer operations, systems, networks, databases, applications, and/or information security. Incumbents may perform duties in one or more IT specialization areas depending on the needs of the agency.

Incumbents perform journey level duties and may serve as a lead worker to lower level IT staff as assigned. This is a supervisory level for the Computer Operations function. This is an IT Professional II for the Department of Transportation and may be located in Carson City. Incumbents are responsible for resolving issues involving physical and logical connectivity for multiple, geographically dispersed locations including many users often requiring assistance with difficult application and data access issues or resolving issues at varying difficulty where the cost and effect of system failure is elevated.

The incumbent will be required to ensure simultaneous connectivity with multiple agencies, external entities, the Internet, and distributed applications. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to ensure compliance with agency security requirements regarding system intrusion/prevention/detection, data encryption. Under limited supervision, incumbents install and repair workstation hardware and software on a LAN, troubleshoot hardware and software problems both on-site and at remote locations, consult with management to determine automation requirements, test hardware, and evaluate software licensing options, and make recommendations in relation to identified needs. Incumbents assist in planning and installing network infrastructure, conduct routine analysis of network hardware and software, and provide for data security and recovery as required. Furthermore, the incumbent will be responsible as a team lead of Desktop Support for the entirety of the Northern and Southern Nevada regions for NDOT, which includes duties such as work logistics, solution creation, training, participation in interviewing and hiring, reporting, and maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the asset management database. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and two years of professional IT experience relevant to the duties of the position which may include computer operations, systems administration, network administration, database administration, applications analysis and development, and/or information security; OR two years of experience as an IT Professional I in Nevada State service; OR four years of relevant technical experience as an IT Technician IV or above in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements Some positions are subject to call-out or call-back. Some positions require specialized certification that will be identified at the time of recruitment. Some positions require statewide travel. Some positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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