Information Technology Specialist (Non-Competitive)

Job Description

**POSTING #: ISSUE DATE: CLOSING DATE:**

2024 – 139 – P September 16, 2024September 30, 2024

**TITLE:** Information Technology Specialist **OPEN TO:** General Public

**DIVISION:** Revenue and Enterprise Services **TITLE CODE:** 53262 **RANGE:** P 21

**UNIT:** Various **WORKWEEK:** 35 Hours

**LOCATION:** 50 West State Street, Trenton, NJ **SALARY RANGE:** $62,164.36 – $88,009.21

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

The New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services seeks Information Technology Specialists to fill

vacancies throughout the division. Under direct supervision, appointee will assist 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. **NOTE**: The examples of work for this

title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.

Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

**EXAMPLES OF WORK:**

* Prepares flowcharts and block diagrams and codes program modules of the least complexity for application systems development.
May prepare charts, programs, and instructions needed to illustrate an operating system and its components. Prepares complete

program documentation in accord with established standards.

* Performs desk checking of program modules and prepares remote testing documentation prior to submitting programs to

information processing operations for testing. Checks program module coding to determine program deficiencies and corrects coding

as necessary. Maintains production application programs/program modules as necessary.
* Prepares systems control statements and utility program parameters for later use by data processing analysts in obtaining

information processing operations signoff and may assist in conducting application parallel testing. May study operating systems and

available software to determine which programming technique will result in optimum timing, storage utilization, and overall

efficiency. Studies procedural difficulties and operating problems and confers with analysts, programmers, and supervisors toward

resolution.
* Monitors production reliability, performs detailed analysis of data processing related operational problems, and determines causes

and applies temporary or permanent fixes. Provides technical assistance to other data processing personnel on problems dealing

with operating systems, computers, utility programs, system control parameters software/hardware, and application system

programs.
* Installs the proper mix of vendor/manufacturer supplied software, and implements new software and operating system

modifications minimizing adverse effects on current production and testing systems. Installs proprietary software packages designed

to measure/improve system utilization including hardware/software monitors.
* Maintains availability of centralized, decentralized, and remote network services including but not limited to file service, printing,

local electronic mail, Internet electronic mail, office applications, remote access, Internet web connectivity, and mainframe gateway.

May track/troubleshoot/correct network related issues either logged through the help desk and/or recorded through the monitoring

of the network.
* Installs software updates and patches to network operating systems, server-based applications, and centralized services. Installs

hardware upgrades for network servers, gateways, and associated telecommunication devices. Plans, configures, and troubleshoots

networked devices including but not limited to printers, personal computers, facsimile, modems, plotters, and scanners. May

administer user access to network resources and adds/modifies/deletes user accounts for file/print and dial-in servers.
* Monitors performance of servers and telecommunications devices (such as hubs, switches, and routers); installs, troubleshoots, tunes

and optimizes such devices to maximize performance and throughput, and minimize downtime.

The standard workweek is Monday through Friday. This position **may** be eligible to participate in the Department’s pilot telework

program, which allows eligible employees to work remotely for up to two (2) days per week, as approved by management. The position

offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage, benefit leave, Pension, supplemental

pension plan, tax saving programs, and paid holidays.

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS**

**Education &** Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in Computer Science or

**Experience:** Computer/Information Technology.

-AND-

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 general Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the

Associate’s degree.

**Note:** A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated

experience.

**Special note on** Experience in the study of work methods/processes, analysis of varied types of data, design and

**substituting** preparation of systems/programs, operation of multiprogramming computer systems and work in the

**experience for** data processing support areas of input/output control or reliability support may be substituted for the

**education:** 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.

**IMPORTANT NOTES**

**Starting** In accordance with N.J.A.C. Title 4A, new appointments will be limited to a starting salary between

**Salary:** Step 1 and Step 4 of the salary range.

**GENERAL INFORMATION**

**Vacancy** This is not a promotional announcement. Appointment(s) resulting from this posting will be in

**Notice:** accordance with Civil Service Commission rules and regulations.

**SAME** Candidates applying under the New Jersey “SAME” program, **must include a Schedule A or B letter**

**Applicants:** with other supporting documents (resume, proof of degree, etc) by the closing date indicated

above. For more information, please visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email:

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

**Veteran’s** Veterans must provide proof of New Jersey Veteran’s Preference with their initial application by

**Preference:** including a copy of their New Jersey Civil Service Commission Notification of Veteran’s Status. For

more information, please visit: http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans.

**Foreign** Degrees and/or transcripts issued by a college or university outside of the United States must be

**Degrees:** evaluated for accreditation by a reputable evaluation service at your expense. The evaluation must

be included with your application submission. Failure to submit the required evaluation may result

in an ineligibility determination.

**Residency:** In accordance with the New Jersey First Act, P.L. 2011, c.70, new public employees are required to

establish and maintain principle residence in New Jersey within one (1) year of employment. For

more information, please visit: https://nj.gov/labor/lwdhome/njfirst/NJFirst.html.

**Work** Applicants must possess acceptable work authorization in the United States in accordance with United

**Authorization:** States Citizenship and Immigration Services and Department of Homeland Security regulations.

Candidates on student visas, F1 visas, OPT, or H1B visas are not eligible for employment.

**INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY**

Submissions must be received timely to the email address listed below in order to be considered. Failure to submit all

required documents may result in an ineligibility determination. Interviews will be granted on the basis of the resume.

**If you are qualified, please submit the documents listed below by 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2024:**

* Cover letter/Letter of interest
* Resume
* Proof of degree (unofficial transcript reflecting the date the degree was awarded/conferred or copy of diploma)

**Treasury Employment Recruiter**

**Email address: EmploymentRecruiter@treas.nj.gov**

**(Please list the “2024- 139-P- Information Technology Specialist” in the Subject Line)**

**THIS POSTING IS AUTHORIZED BY:**

**_______________________________________________________**

**Antoinette Sargent, Human Resource Officer**

***The State of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer***