Information Technology Specialist (Non-Competitive)

Philip Murphy
Governor

Tahesha L. Way, Esq.
Lt. Governor

Christine Norbut Beyer, MSW
Commissioner

JOB VACANCY POSTING

POSTING #: 263-24 ISSUE DATE: June 13, 2024

TITLE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST CLOSING DATE: June 27, 2024
(CLASSIFIED, NON-COMPETITIVE)

LOCATION: Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Ocean South Local Office
333 U.S. Route 9
Bayville, NJ 08721

POSITIONS: 1 RANGE: P21

DISTRIBUTION: STATE-WIDE SALARY: $60,062.18 - $85,033.04

SCOPE OF ELIGIBILITY: Opportunities are subject to current promotional and hiring restrictions.

SPECIAL NOTE: This position may be eligible to work remotely for up to two days in a calendar week.

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: The Civil Service Commission may give credit for any formal training in Computer Science/Information
Technology received at an accredited institution. These training courses will have to 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.

RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only.
Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an
evaluation of one’s transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above
closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

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.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be
eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information,
please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Are you a veteran? If so, proof of your NJ Veterans Preference is required at
application. Please provide a copy of your New Jersey Civil Service Commission NOTIFICATION OF VETERANS
STATUS along with your cover letter and resume. For information on how to apply for Veterans Preference in the
State of NJ, please visit the Civil Service Commission's website at http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans.

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: CSC-
SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.

NOTE: APPLICABLE SPECIAL RE-EMPLOYMENT LIST ESTABLISHED AS A RESULT OF A LAYOFF WILL BE
USED BEFORE ANY APPOINTMENTS ARE MADE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

RESIDENCY - Effective 9/1/11, NJ PL 70 (NJ First Act), requires all State employees to reside in New Jersey, unless
exempted under the law, or current employees who live out-of-state and do not have a break-in service of more than
7 calendar days, as they are “grandfathered.” New employees or current employees who were not grandfathered
and who live out-of-state have one year after the date of employment to relocate their residence to New Jersey or
request an exemption. Current employees who reside in NJ must retain NJ residency, unless he/she obtains an
exemption. Employees who fail to meet the residency requirements or obtain an exemption will be removed from
employment.

Electronic Filing:

Forward a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name
to:

Job.Posting@dcf.nj.gov

Include the Job Posting # in the subject line of your email.
The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to

fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.