IT Coordinator

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college andcareer success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from ourdivisions we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs ofa diverse population students teachers principals and other educatorsthroughout Maryland.

• Administer technology procurement process for Office of Technology: prepareprocurement solicitation confirm bid responses comply with required specifications and recommend award of contract; verify equipment delivery and authorize paymentof vendor invoice. Comply with all regulations. Manage and authorize governmentcredit card purchases in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Conduct software license management and personnel training: Downloadsoftware from a wide range of manufacturers web portals and ensure all softwareinstallations are properly licensed to comply with copyright laws. Manage licenseissuance and revocation. Evaluate and implement software application(s) for the purpose of automating the software license process and train staff as needed.
• Maintain and control inventory of IT assets (Accountable Officer for the Officeof Technology):execute daily tasks to ensure Department IT assets are inventoried andcataloged in accordance with local and State regulations. Provide oversight andcoordinate the disposal of excess IT equipment in accordance with applicableregulations for the Department. Manage requests for mobile devices and manage themobile and landline portals. Authorize payment of monthly invoices for accounts. Reconcile invoices as necessary
• Modernization and Implementation: In coordination with the IT partners planbudget and execute modernization of the MSDE network. Implement hardware andsoftware solutions to improve efficiency reduce overhead and improve the security of hardware and software assets on the MSDE network. Act as MS365 technicalsupport.
• Financial Management Information System Operator: Execute FMIS operationsas needed in support of duties assigned. Act as FMIS security officer; add andremove accounts as required for the Department.

Experience:Seven years of experience designing developing testing implementing and maintaining application communication database or operating systems software.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university in Computer Science Computer Technology Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field to include coursework in application communication database or operating systems software technology for four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and one year of experience designing developing testing implementing and maintaining application communication database or operating systems software for four years of the required experience.

may substitute experience operating computer systems; or scheduling controlling input and output to process data on computer systems; or evaluating implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software; or converting data from project specifications by developing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages on a year-for-year basisfor a high school education.

4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science Computer Information Technology Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field to include coursework in application communication database or operating systems software technology and three years of experience designing developing testing implementing and maintaining application communication database or operating systems software for the required experience.

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

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.

• Experience with Application Account Management software
• Experience with Inventory Systems

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to or mailed to MSDE Human Resources Branch 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire this must be completed and sent in with your paper application if you are unable to apply online.

All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application submitted to the fax number or mailed to the Human Resources address listed above.

Inquiries can be made to TDD . Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at . TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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