Information Technology Specialist

Open to: General Public

Work Week: 35-hour Work Week

Salary: (P21) $62,164.36 - $88,009.21

Opening Date: 4/15/2024

Closing Date: 5/6/2025

Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment

Enforcement & Financial Operations

Bureau of Information Systems

401 East State Street

Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description

Under direct supervision in a state department, agency, data center, institution, or state college, assists in at least one of the following areas: the design and preparation of least complex operation routines and computer programs for electronic data processing equipment utilizing required and current software, operating systems, and multiprogramming technology; he control and/or implementation/maintenance of highly technical operating systems associated with new generations of computers to function toward optimum utilization of available hardware/software using comprehensive knowledge of the operating system function; the development, implementation, and maintenance of multi-network, multi-user Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and/or Wide Area Networks (WAN), maintenance of centralized, decentralized and remote network services, network security, data integrity, network performance monitoring, network problems resolution, and user support; does other related duties as required.

Specific to the Position

Create, design and maintain Analytic Reports in SAP Business Intelligence using both pre-defined data universes and free hand SQL. Reports are presented across multiple platforms, to both internal (DEP) and external (Non-DEP) users. Create, test and maintain PL/SQL functions and reference data in an Oracle based environment to create complex merge documents such as permits, reports, letters, etc. that auto-generate through the Department’s internal databases. Update and maintain the Remedial Ranking System for prioritizing all contaminated and potentially contaminated sites in New Jersey.

Preferred Skill Set

GIS, POSTGRES

SQL/PLSQL

Access

Excel

SAP Business Intelligence (Web Intelligence 4.2)

SQL Developer

Oracle database environment"

Requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree in Computer Science or Computer/Information Technology.

NOTE: A general Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the Associate degree.

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience in at least one of the following areas: the design and preparation of programs for electronic data processing utilizing current operating systems, modification of systems software and multiprogramming technology; or the development, maintenance, or installation of application programs; or in performing technical support functions within a direct access device environment, or the development, implementation, and maintenance of multi-network, multi-user Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and/or Wide Area Networks (WAN) environment.

NOTE: Technical support functions include experience in resolution of online production and/or communications network problems, and/or code modification, testing, and debugging of program modules in an online environment, and/or space allocation and control of direct access storage devices (DASD management).

NOTE: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated experience.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Veteran's Preference

To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/

Residency

All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.

Authorization to Work

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email SAME@csc.nj.gov or call CSC at (833) 691-0404.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.