Information Technology Specialist (Non-Competitive)

NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY

ISSUE DATE: June 17, 2024 CLOSING DATE: July 2, 2024

POSTING OPEN TO: ( ) OIT EMPLOYEES IN UNIT SCOPE(S):
( ) STATEWIDE: (STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY)
(X) GENERAL PUBLIC

TITLE: Information Technology Specialist POSTING # 2024-064

TITLE CODE: 53262 NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

SALARY RANGE: P21 $60,062.18 - $85,033.04 HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: NJ Office of Information Technology
Application Development
Business & Community Unit
300 Riverview Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08625

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of
remote work outside of OIT buildings. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired OIT
employees to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION: Under direct supervision this position will be asked to assist in conducting the day-to-day maintenance tasks
for the ADABAS DBMS including, but not limited to, installations/upgrades of all ADABAS and Natural related software products on both
mainframe and PC platforms; provides assistance to application developers in support of NJ’s large, state-wide ADABAS/Natural
applications; communicates with a wide range of users and developers in resolving application-related issues; analyzes, develops,
documents, and recommends methodologies or procedures regarding productivity/efficiency improvements, as well as consults with
senior staff, systems programmers and application developers and provides off hour support, if needed, for all ADABAS/Natural related
production issues. Preference will be given to candidates with strong analytical and written communication skills with the desire and
ability to learn highly technical information.

DEFINITION: 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; the 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

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

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.

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

SPECIAL NOTE ON SUBSTITUTING EXPERIENCE FOR EDUCATION: Experience in the study of work methods/processes, analysis of varied types of data,
design and preparation of systems/programs, operation of multiprogramming computer systems and work in the data processing support areas of
input/output control or reliability support may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits
being equal to one (1) year of experience.

NOTE: Evidence of formal training in Computer Science/Information Technology received at an accredited institution may be submitted with your
application for evaluation by the Department of Personnel for possible credit. These training courses will be examined to see how they compare, both in
hours/content, to college courses to which they equate, sixteen (16) training hours being equal to one (1) college credit. In house training courses will
not be accepted as meeting this criterion; thus, they will not be evaluated.

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.

FOR NON-U.S. CITIZENS AND/OR FOREIGN DEGREES
AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: U.S. Citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. according to Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. NJOIT does not provide sponsorship or accept student OPT/CPT programs, F1
or H1B work authorization visas.

Note on Degree Information: You must provide a transcript(s) or evaluation of your degree(s). Foreign degree evaluation must be evaluated by a
recognized evaluation service and include your course - by – course evaluation. Candidates will NOT be considered for the position if they fail to provide
all requested documents upon initial submittal or fail to follow instructions when submitting electronically.

Current State employees: Any appointments made that involve movement may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional lists in their former
unit.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), effective September 1, 2011 all
employees must reside in the State of New Jersey unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin
employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. Employees who fail to meet the residency requirements or obtain an exemption will be removed
from employment.

OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING: Applicants must meet the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. To view the Civil Service Commission’s
Job Specification, please visit: https://info.csc.state.nj.us/TItleList/StateList.aspx

As a condition of employment with NJOIT a background inquiry will be conducted.

Please visit the following URL for the NJ Application for Employment: https://nj.gov/it/docs/eo/DPF-663.pdf

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 visit their Website at:
https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (833) 691-0404.

Electronic Filing Applicants are encouraged to file electronically. Alternate Filing: If unable to file electronically, applicants may forward your
Forward your resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript OR foreign resume, cover letter unofficial transcript OR foreign degree evaluation,
degree evaluation, completed NJ Application for Employment and completed NJ Application for Employment and three professional references
three professional references to recruiter1@tech.nj.gov Include (including posting #2024-064) to:
the posting number in the subject line.
Heather Pursell, Manager, Human Resources

Office of Information Technology
300 Riverview Plaza, 4th Floor

P.O. Box 212
Tren ton, New Jersey 08625-0212

Authorized by: __________________________

Lisa Blauer, Chief of Staff