City of Baltimore (Mayor and City Council of Baltimore)

Application Developer, IT Specialist IV - BCIT

Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree required.
  • Four years of related IT experience in areas such as system engineering or information security.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Preferred experience leading IT teams or projects.
  • Experience in government IT preferred.
  • Advanced technical credentials like PMP or CISM are favored.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for personal computers and network systems.
  • Test, update, and maintain mainframe client servers and software.
  • Respond to and resolve helpdesk requests from users.
  • Lead training sessions for less experienced IT Specialists.
  • Install, repair, and troubleshoot network hardware and programs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to develop leadership skills through team training.
  • Work in a stable government environment with job security.
  • Gain experience with diverse IT systems and infrastructure.
  • Potential for professional development through advanced credentials.
  • Eligibility for future vacancies for at least six months.
Full Job Description
Salary Range:

$87,373.00 - $139,674.00 Annually

Job Summary:

An Information Technology Specialist provides technical support to customers for personal computers, network system infrastructure equipment, including testing, updating, maintaining, and providing training on mainframe client servers and microcomputer software and hardware; responds to helpdesk requests. Work of this class may involve leading and training less experienced IT Specialists but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education: Have a Bachelor of Science degree.

AND

Experience: Have Four years of related specialty IT experience (for example, but not limited to: system engineering, network engineering, information security, application programming, systems design, hierarchical/relational database management, GIS experience, custom report writing or developing and supporting cloud-based software integration).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Previous IT work lead experience is preferred.
  • Previous IT experience in government is preferred.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced technical credentials may be substituted for six months of experience or education. Multiple certifications may receive additional credit towards education/experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Advanced technical credentials, e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), preferred.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. **

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and enhancement of microcomputer systems and mainframe client servers.
  • Knowledge of the interrelationship of systems analysis, computer programming, and information technology operations.
  • Knowledge of current trends and developments in network-based communications systems.
  • Knowledge of computer-based communications protocols.
  • Skill in developing database queries and generating reports.
  • Skill in installing, repairing, and troubleshooting network programs, hardware, and systems.
  • Skill in cartographic map design, accuracy of presentation with required map components and elements, layout and design.
  • Ability to analyze, apply logic and solve technology problems.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, management, technical co-workers and support specialists, and system users.
  • Ability to design complex systems consisting of a wide variety of programs, procedures, and forms.
  • Ability to schedule and perform preventative and corrective maintenance procedures and repairs.
  • Ability to write detailed technical reports and analyses.
  • Ability to develop a working knowledge of computer systems software and operating systems.
  • Ability to develop systems software and systems software testing procedures.


Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-months.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation

Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Your Recruiter: (Ayomide Arodoye)

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at [email protected]

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