Computer Information Technologist I

Job Location: This position will be in-person and located at the State Capitol Building, 201 W. Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City.

Why you’ll love this position:

This is an entry-level professional, technical and consultative work in the support and coordination of computer information technology services, hardware, and activities.

Position provides support and coordination of computer information technology services for the Senate. Position provides technical expertise in computer systems analysis and design; database and/or network administration; systems programming and other computer information technology functions. Position provides support, diagnostic evaluation, ordering and planning related to peripherals used by the Senate. Works under the general direction of the Computer Information Systems Director.

Provides technical expertise in computer systems analysis and design; database and/or network administration; systems programming; and/or other computer information technology specialties.

Provides guidance and training to other personnel.

Provides customer or technical support for systems.

Provides technical support for both internal and external organizational computer systems.

Supports applications that span multiple platforms.

Designs, writes, and maintains, documents and tests complex computer programs and clearly defined segments of highly complex programs.

Develops quality control procedures and hardware and/or software standards.

Assists in the research, review, recommendation, and preparation of requests for proposals and/or bid specifications for hardware and/or software purchases.

Assist in computer systems disaster recovery plan maintenance and implementation.

Responsible for learning and maintaining all printers used by the Senate.

Performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and four years’ experience in computer information technology preferred.

Multiple years of experience in programming, network administration, systems analysis and design, or closely related field may be substituted for preferred education.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Considerable knowledge of the principles of computer programming and systems analysis, design, testing and documentation.

Considerable knowledge of the general operating principles and capabilities of computer hardware and software.

Considerable knowledge of software reference libraries and related utility programs.

Considerable knowledge of computer security systems and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of computer networking and telecommunications.

Considerable knowledge of computer operating systems.

Considerable knowledge of database management systems.

Working knowledge of the principles of disaster recovery.

Working knowledge of the procurement process.

Ability to prepare and maintain standards, policies, procedures, guidelines and technical manuals.

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and/or software problems.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to train and assist experienced personnel.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

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