Introduction
The Office of the Public Defender is a statewide independent agency charged with providing superior legal representation to indigent defendants. The agency’s vision is Justice, Fairness and Dignity for All. Employees are committed to the core values of culture of excellence, client centered representation, tenacious advocacy, and are united in achieving the agency’s mission.
OPD has a centralized Information Technology headquarters office located in Anne Arundel County and numerous field locations to include local OPD offices, courthouses, local detention centers and mental health hospitals. The Information Technology Division provides department-wide technology planning, acquisition, policies, connectivity, and support for a broad portfolio of infrastructure and applications operating in an enterprise caliber environment.
MOPD is further committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities by modifying or adjusting the job application processor the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee be considered for the position they desire; to perform the essential functions of the position in question; or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship. Applicants must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment. Applicants must have access to a moto vehicle or be able to navigate public transportation. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Tawanda Jackson, Human Resources Supervisor, 410-767-8503 tawandal.jackson@maryland.gov
GRADE
Grade 15 $57,275-$92,108
Grade 17 $65,984-$104,954
LOCATION OF POSITION
Anne Arundel County
Information Technology Division
989 Corporate Drive Linthicum, Maryland 21090
Main Purpose of Job
A Computer Information Services Specialist I/II is the intermediate and full performance levels of work evaluating, implementing and maintaining personal computer hardware and software. Employees in this classification do not supervise.
POSITION DUTIES
The Computer Information Services Specialist I/II provides telephone, email, and in-person/on-site technology support to Office of the Public Defender (OPD) staff members. The Computer Information Services Specialist I/II responds to agency staff support requests and inquiries to perform troubleshooting and problem resolution on computers, agency-managed mobile devices, printers and other peripheral devices. This position participates in the execution of technology projects and initiatives.
The Computer Information Services Specialist I/II contributes to the achievement of service desk goals and objectives. This position may travel to various agency sites to perform on-site work requests and/or deploy new technology devices. The incumbent within this position must possess the technical expertise, and knowledge of technology used by OPD agency staff along with the steps for troubleshooting and resolving commonly reported technology issues. Must be able to assist OPD staff in the use of newly deployed technology solutions. Must be proactive in communicating escalations and high-visibility events to the Technology Support Operations Manager, as well as to other IT Department management as appropriate.
Essential job functions the incumbent within this position will complete includes performing troubleshooting and problem resolution on computers, mobile devices, printers, network devices and other peripheral devices. The incumbent will install software on devices, serve as the point of escalation for technology incidents and requests requiring in-person support, log all support request activities into the support tracking system, and escalate support tickets requiring advanced support while complying with departmental standards for responsiveness, escalation and problem resolution. The incumbent will also participate in the execution of technology infrastructure projects and initiatives as assigned and proactively communicate the status of various IT related matters, announcements, and alerts to the IT management team as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Computer Information Services Specialist I:
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year of 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.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute additional 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 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 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.
Computer Information Services Specialist II:
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
· One year of experience providing front line technical support via phone, email, remote tools, and on-site activities
· Experience working in a managed Service (Help) Desk environment utilizing incident management best practices and systems
· Strong working knowledge and experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting Windows desktops/laptops, Microsoft Office, email, printers and responding to general
application questions typically found in a Microsoft based computing environment
· Experience with basic information security concepts (Network account creation, safeguarding passwords, etc.)
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
NOT APPLICABLE.
SELECTION PROCESS
It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants certified to the list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.
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. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants selected for interview will be required to complete a writing sample onsite during the interview process.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online Applications Preferred. Please fax all paper applications and questionnaires to (410) 333-2260. Inquiries regarding applications and submitting paper applications can be directed to: Office of the Public Defender, Human Resources Division, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1304, Baltimore, MD 21202 Attn: Janynee Bailey-Covington. Email address: Janynee.Bailey-Covington@Maryland.gov; or by calling (410) 767-8500, toll free: 877-430-5187; TTY users call Maryland Relay Service 800-735-2258.
Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. A paper copy of the MD State application form and questionnaire can be downloaded from the link below. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments. Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.
