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The MaineDOT team provides application development, support, and maintenance of custom applications which aid the management of transportation infrastructure and services in the State of Maine.  As a Systems Team Leader for the Office of Information Technology / MaineDOT team, you will play a lead and supervisory role focusing on all aspects of applications ranging from smaller, unit-based systems to enterprise-wide database management systems.  These systems are crucial to providing information to help MaineDOT meet its mission of providing infrastructure and services to travelers in the State of Maine. This position manages the staff and supports the MaineDOT applications that make up the Financial and Work program areas of the department.

OVERVIEW:

The Maine Information Technology (MaineIT) group currently has a vacancy for a Systems Team Leader within our Applications Development section.  The position will supervise a portion of the MaineIT team supporting the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Corrections and others.

DESCRIPTION:

This is technical work in managing a project team involved in the analysis, design, and programming of various systems and their adaptation to electronic data processing.  Work includes directing a project team on a continuous basis; developing project time lines and cost estimates; allocating team resources; and ensuring project feasibility, timeliness, and quality.  This position works closely with user management personnel. Work is performed under limited supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• Directs a project team to meet project goals.
• Analyzes user problems and operations to develop functional requirements for a proposed system including cost and time estimates for subsequent phases.
• Designs application systems to develop system design requirements including cost and time estimates for subsequent phases.
• Studies and evaluates user problems and operations to produce feasibility, scope and objectives, or cost benefit reports including cost and time estimates.
• Directs system implementation for users to place a system into operation.
• Participates in reviews and walk-throughs of feasibility reports, functional requirements, system designs, program specifications, coding, test plans, and results and documentation packages to minimize system problems and ensure quality control.
• Performs special projects to respond to special needs or to develop procedures and standards.
• Directs the maintenance of assigned systems to keep systems operational.
• Establishes training and performance goals and conducts performance reviews and evaluation of team members to ensure continued growth and sustained performance.
• Implements and complies with human resource laws, policies, procedures and practices such as: AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of all phases of the project development cycle.
• Knowledge of system design principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of state of the art application development tools and their applicability to problem solving.
• Knowledge of the capabilities of various computer systems.
• Knowledge of database and data communications concepts, techniques, and program design.
• Knowledge of system review, testing, and evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of performance review and evaluation principles and practices.
• Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
• Ability to manage projects.
• Ability to direct a project team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to use applicable computer programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced education, training, and/or experience in application system analysis, computer programming, or another closely related field demonstrating competency in developing or troubleshooting computer applications; analyzing and maintaining computer systems; writing or reviewing coding; assessing operations and outcomes; preparing informational reports; tracking finances; and acting in an informal leadership capacity.

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

• Previous experience developing and maintaining complex business applications.
• Previous experience in Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
• Demonstrated skills in leading technical teams, project management, and solid communication, and third-party vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated proficiency in long-range application architecture planning and ability to see and manage the big picture.
• Previous experience evaluating and identifying solutions for user problems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF MAINE:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee. 
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit theFederal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program– Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act. 
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.  

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There’s a job and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.