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COMPUTER INFORMATION SERVICES SPECIALIST II

Communications Systems Specialist

Recruitment #24-004409-0005

Introduction

This recruitment is an Internal Recruitment limited to current Maryland State Police employees only.



It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

 

 The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

 Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.

 Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".

 Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.

 Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.

 Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Police
Information Technology Division
(Communications Services Section)
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208

Main Purpose of Job

This position will serve within the Information Technology Division of the Support Services Bureau. The primary responsibility is management and programming of the Agency's NEC phone systems. This position assists with the procurement, deployment and administration of agency cell phones to include mobile device management solutions in compliance with State and Agency policies. This position is critical to the communications infrastructure of the Department.

POSITION DUTIES

Program and manage the Department's NEC PBX phone systems.

Assist with the administration of the Department's Mobile Data Management (MDM) solution.

Assist with the administration of the Department's cellular communications services.

Assist the Department's Cellular Procurement officer.

Other administrative duties assigned by supervisory or Command personnel. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of experience evaluating, implementing and maintaining personal computer hardware and software.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience responding to and resolving help desk calls from users of computers, or operating computer equipment for the purpose of data entry, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, data base or other applications on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute nine credit hours in personal computer applications at an accredited college, university or institution for one year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the completion of a certification program in computer repair, such as Microsoft A+ or an   equivalent program for one year of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Cyber and Information Systems classifications or Cyber and Information Systems specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Two years of experience with programming PBX phone systems consisting of basic call processing, call forwarding, auto attendant, extension and voicemail management.

2. Experience with configuring and deploying cellular devices with mobile management (MDM) software to enforce security policies and manage device configurations on Android and Apple devices.

3. Two years experience with State of Maryland Government procurement procedures to include FMIS ADPICS experience.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is an Internal Recruitment limited to current Maryland State Police employees only.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Public Safety Article, candidates for positions in this classification may be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination, before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for this recruitment will involve a review of each application. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list in the BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED category and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select the individual to fill the vacancy.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

*If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4329.

*TTY Users: Call Maryland Relay

*We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply

*As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity

*Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: William Boniarski

william.boniarski@maryland.gov

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.



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