What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT PROFESSIONAL 3 position at State of Nevada?
State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
IT PROFESSIONAL 3 - Scrum Product Owner
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $80,053.92 to $120,122.64 PAY GRADE: 40
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Transportation
Division: Administration
Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
Job Class Code: 07.925
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 50999
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 03/31/2025
Close Date: 04/07/2025
Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another 0 Days 14 Hrs 11 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.
Under general direction, incumbents perform advanced journey level duties and may train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff and/or serve as a project leader as assigned. Incumbents may function as a unit leader to include directing the activities of a branch IT support unit, overseeing projects of limited scope, and coordinating activities with other work groups. This is a supervisory level for Computer Operations and the journey level for Information Security positions.
We are seeking an IT Professional 3 to oversee the Business Process Analyst Unit at the Nevada Department of Transportation in Carson City. This position will lead and supervise a team of Business Process Analysts while optimizing business processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives. A major responsibility includes leading and facilitating Kaizen events to identify inefficiencies and improve workflows within the organization. This involves overseeing process mapping, gap analysis, and recommending process optimizations to enhance operational efficiency. The individual works closely with cross-functional teams to pinpoint areas for improvement and ensure the successful implementation of process changes. As a Scrum Product Owner, the role entails managing business process improvement initiatives, maintaining the product backlog, and ensuring alignment with business priorities. ***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 three 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, one year of which was at the journey level; OR one year of relevant experience as an IT Professional II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
Some positions require an applicant to undergo a background investigation prior to appointment. These positions will be identified at the time of recruitment.
Applicants for positions in this series may have a combination of complementary education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that qualify for the class level and specialty being recruited.
Special Requirements
Some positions require specialized certification that will be identified at the time of recruitment.
Some positions require statewide travel.
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: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Salary : $80,054 - $120,123
