Computer Information Systems Jobs in Towson, MD (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!\r\nThe Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.\r\nAs a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

21\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

6776 Reisterstown Road\r\nBaltimore, MD 21215\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

This position consults with business stakeholders and system users to perform business process analysis; gather business and functional requirements; create high-level system designs; and interface with programmers on system development projects. In addition, this position assists in the collection, review, analysis, evaluation, and prioritization of user requests and requirements for managerial and operational support systems.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:Seven years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software.\r\nNotes: \r\n1. 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.\r\n2. 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.\r\n3.Candidates 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.\r\n4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's 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.\r\n5. 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.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in enterprise orgovernment environments.\r\nHands on experience with UML modeling (Use Case, Sequence, Activity,State diagrams), use case development and user storydocumentation, and requirements traceability and impact analysis.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submitted after this date.Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\nPersonal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\r\nAnnual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year\r\nSick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year\r\nParental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child\r\nHolidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\nPension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended.However, if you are unableto apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to mistyd.jackson@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment.\r\n\r\nIf you are submitting additional information, the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to mistyd.jackson@maryland.gov.Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division atApplication.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState's diversity.\r\n