INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST 1680 1029

Job Posting

DATE:

February 23, 2018

TO:

ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES

(This is a Competitive-Class position and there is currently an eligible list.

No new applications will be accepted at this time.)

FROM:

Jose DeLeon, Director of Information Services

25 South Manor Avenue, Kingston, New York 12401

JOB VACANCY:

Information Technology Specialist/Permanent/ Full-Time / Benefited

LOCATION:

Information Services

SALARY

$27.01/Hour (Grade 15)

FILL DATE:

March 15, 2018

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  An incumbent in this class is assigned to support all information technology for an assigned Ulster County Department. The work involves the responsibility of coordinating the installation and support of hardware and software in use by the assigned County Department and for administering the department’s applications and security.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Information Services and or designee within the guides of Information Services policies and procedures.  Supervision is not generally a function of this class.  Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Thorough knowledge of the components, operation, and maintenance of workstation equipment; thorough knowledge of latest MS-Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Server and Active Directory Software; good knowledge of Information Technology and Data Communications terminology especially as it relates to personal computers and local area networks; working knowledge of personal computer software industry standards; skill in assessing and resolving personal computer and local area network hardware and software problems; ability to work with personal computer vendors and consultants; ability to read and understand technical manuals; ability to follow complex oral and written instructions; ability to prepare written reports; manual dexterity; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

A.  Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college with an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or closely related field and two (2) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent, experience as a LAN Administrator, Personal Computer Technician or similar position; OR

B.  Graduation from high school, or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of full-time paid, or its part-time equivalent, experience as a LAN Administrator, Personal Computer Technician or similar position; OR

C.  An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated above.

Note: Full-time study in a course leading to a Certificate in a particular area of computer study may be substituted for the above-listed experience, on a month-for month basis.

IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.  A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS. 

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL CIVIL SERVICE RULES APPLY

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.