Information Technology Generalist Administrator 1

Are you a detail-oriented professional who excels with custom Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications and scripts? The Office of Administration’s Information Technology (IT) team is seeking an ambitious IT Generalist Administrator 1 to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in the design, development, and maintenance of highly complex and mission-critical GIS applications and systems utilized by multiple state agencies served by IT’s Conservation and Environment Delivery Center (CEDC). Apply today and secure your future while providing exceptional services within the Commonwealth! 

This position serves as a Senior GIS Application Developer, a high-level, technically advanced role within the GIS division of the CEDC. You will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of highly complex and mission-critical GIS applications and systems. These systems serve multiple state agencies in charge of agriculture, the environment, and related responsibilities. You will play a key role in the development of custom GIS solutions that are both standalone and integrated into larger enterprise ecosystems, ensuring that these applications meet business objectives and operational needs.

Work is performed in agile, waterfall, and hybrid development settings and will involve analyzing issues, developing solutions, and implementing effective resolutions while leading and mentoring other developers; ensuring project milestones are met according to schedule, scope, and quality; and fostering interactions stakeholders form business analysts to end-users. Our team will rely on your independent, critical decision making for architecture, security, and performance optimizations and your collaboration with team leadership and other stakeholders to influence broader strategic decisions. Achieve your professional goals by contributing your expertise to our team! 

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. 

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Information Technology Generalist 2, Applications Developer 2, Database Analyst, Information Security Specialist 1, or Network Specialist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or 
• Five years of information technology experience that includes two years of technical information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, network operation or network maintenance, web site development or web site design, database maintenance or database development, data analysis and data model development, administration of information technology security programs, or other information technology support/administration services; or 
• Three years of information technology experience that includes two years of technical information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, network operation or network maintenance, web site development or web site design, database maintenance or database development, data analysis and data model development, administration of information technology security programs, or other information technology support/administration services, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field; or 
• One year of technical information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, network operation or network maintenance, web site development or web site design, database maintenance or database development, data analysis and data model development, administration of information technology security programs, or other information technology support/administration services, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field; or 
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires two or more years of full-time professional experience developing web applications using JavaScript. 
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.